Senior CMO Supply Coordinator / Senior CMO Supply Coordinatoress

Senior CMO Supply Coordinator (f/m/d) – 2-Year Contract

Help deliver life-saving vaccines worldwide. Join Bavarian Nordic’s Global Planning team and coordinate supply across our global CMO network.

About the Role

You will serve as the operational link between Bavarian Nordic and assigned CMOs, coordinating materials, products, systems, documentation, and supply plans to enable compliant manufacturing and reliable vaccine supply. This role offers comprehensive exposure to external manufacturing, allowing you to work alongside internal teams and external partners to resolve operational challenges while continuously improving supply planning and execution.

This 2-year position, reporting to the Senior CMO Planning Manager, is based in Switzerland, with a hybrid setup near Thorishaus (Bern) or fully remote within Switzerland. Travel is approximately 10–20%, mainly within Europe, with occasional trips to the US.

About the Team

You will join a dedicated Global Planning team within our international Supply Chain organization. The role is highly cross-functional, linking you with External Manufacturing, Quality, Packaging Artwork, Logistics, Production, Procurement, and Finance, providing you with broad exposure to end-to-end pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply.

Your Responsibilities

You will ensure operational readiness and smooth execution across assigned CMOs by:

• Coordinating supply activities to deliver approved plans and manufacturing schedules.
• Managing materials, samples, product flows, purchase orders, invoices, and manufacturing readiness.
• Acting as the main supply chain contact for CMOs and aligning internal and external stakeholders.
• Anticipating risks, resolving execution issues, and supporting compliant GMP operations.
• Driving improvements that enhance efficiency, transparency, and operational excellence.

Who You Are

You understand supply chain operations and navigate complex manufacturing environments with confidence, building effective relationships across functions and geographies. Additionally, you bring:

• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in supply chain, external manufacturing, planning, or a similar role in pharma, biotech, or life sciences.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments and knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and quality management systems.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• APICS certification such as CSCP or CPIM is an advantage.

You are proactive, analytical, and comfortable taking ownership. You can connect the details with the bigger picture, collaborate well across cultures and functions, and seek smarter ways of working.

Why Join Bavarian Nordic?

Make a visible impact on the global supply of life-saving vaccines. You will gain end-to-end CMO exposure, influence important processes, and turn ideas into practical improvements in a growing, purpose-driven organization.

Additionally, we offer:

• A collaborative workplace with colleagues across countries and functions.
• Opportunities for professional development and broad business exposure.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Competitive compensation package and bonus opportunities.

Ready to help keep life-saving vaccines moving? Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments, enhancing public health preparedness, and maintain a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America.

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.