Project Manager Engineering - Capex

Project Manager Engineering - CAPEX (m/f/d)

At our site near Bern, we are expanding our production capacity for the manufacture of new vaccines and reaching another milestone in the expansion of a new facility and the introduction of innovative ways of working. This is what living the core value "Persistent Pioneer" of our BN DNA is all about: We bring a pioneering spirit to everything we do. Whether you already have broad experience, come from the biopharmaceutical or a related industry, you have the unique opportunity to shape and influence this next step of growth with your way of working.

Boost our Team

You will be responsible for managing the entire CAPEX portfolio for our site in Bern. This includes strategic planning, budgeting, execution, and monitoring of capital investment projects. A key component of the role is to act as a hands-on Project Manager for selected high-impact projects. The position reports functionally to the Global CAPEX Team and leads a team of Project Managers and Controllers.

About the role

• Lead and manage the site's full CAPEX portfolio, ensuring prioritization, regulatory compliance and alignment with corporate strategy.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Project Managers and Controllers, ensuring effective resource planning and high performance.

• Act as Project Manager for critical CAPEX projects, with strong ownership of feasibility and FEED phases to ensure robust project definition and risk mitigation.

• Plan, monitor and control CAPEX budgets, including accurate forecasting and cost control against financial targets.

• Work closely with the Global CAPEX organization to implement standardized processes, tools and reporting.

• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and ensure full compliance with GMP, safety and internal policies in vaccine manufacturing projects.

About you

• 8+ years of CAPEX project management experience in the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry, including feasibility and FEED leadership.

• Proven experience leading and developing project teams in a complex, regulated environment.

• Strong hands-on project management skills across the full CAPEX lifecycle.

• Solid budget management, forecasting and analytical capabilities.

• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements for vaccine or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Project Management certification (PMP, IPMA Level C or higher preferred) and proficiency in tools such as MS Project and SAP.

We provide an opportunity to be a part of an international company that boasts exceptional technology and a determined team. Join our team if you share our enthusiasm and have a desire to create an impact. You can expect a vibrant and adaptable work environment that supports the growth of your personal and professional skills.

Are you ready to join us in our mission?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

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We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Founded in 1994, we have years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values - our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it - are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic! Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.