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

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

At our site near Bern, we are expanding our production capacity for the manufacture of new vaccines, marking a significant milestone in the development of our new facility and innovative operational strategies. This embodies our core value of being a "Persistent Pioneer" at Bavarian Nordic. Whether you bring extensive experience from the biopharmaceutical sector or a related industry, you have the unique opportunity to shape and influence our next step of growth with your distinct approach.

Boost Our Team

You will be responsible for managing the entire CAPEX portfolio for our site in Bern. Your role encompasses strategic planning, budgeting, execution, and monitoring of capital investment projects. A key aspect of the position is acting as a hands-on Project Manager for selected high-impact projects. You will report functionally to the Global CAPEX Team while leading a dedicated group 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 offer the opportunity to become part of an international company renowned for its exceptional technology and a dedicated team. Join us if you share our enthusiasm and have the desire to make a significant impact. You can expect a vibrant and adaptable work environment that fosters 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. Apply online using the form below.

We would like to inform you that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Founded in 1994, we have over 30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. As a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines, our commercial product portfolio includes market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. With our headquarters in Denmark and operations across Europe and North America, our values—our Bavarian Nordic DNA—guide our actions each day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value teamwork, and believe in protecting lives daily. If this aligns with your values, we invite you to join us at 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.

For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com.