Data Transformation Manager

At Bavarian Nordic, we are committed to saving and improving lives by unlocking the power of the immune system. Our commercial product portfolio includes market-leading vaccines against smallpox, mpox, rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, typhoid fever, and cholera. We excel in R&D innovation, manufacturing, and commercialization, striving to improve people's health and quality of life worldwide, protecting our tomorrow.

The role
We are seeking a seasoned Data Transformation Manager to lead the next phase of our data journey at Bavarian Nordic. Over the past 18 months, we have transitioned from a finance system to a full ERP platform, built a dedicated Supply Chain organization, and established a Digital Transformation function that bridges Supply Chain, IT, and the broader business.

As we move forward, we are looking for a manager to drive our data governance and quality agenda—ensuring robust data foundations that support both ERP transformation and future initiatives in advanced analytics and AI. This role is critical in maintaining data integrity within a highly regulated biopharma environment.

The position reports to the Head of Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, and can be based in either Denmark or Germany. Candidates based in Germany should expect to travel to Denmark approximately one week per month.

Key responsibilities:
 

• Lead Data Governance: Set enterprise-wide data standards and steward structures across core domains

• Ensure Data Quality: Drive profiling, cleansing, and readiness for ERP migration

• Integrate Systems: Align master data across ERP and connected platforms, ensuring GxP compliance

• Build Capabilities: Promote data ownership through training and steward models; champion data in ERP, BI, and AI initiatives

• Future-Proof Data: Prepare for advanced analytics and support scalable global growth

What you bring:
To become a success in this role, it is evident that you bring experience from transformation projects including creating and implementing governance policies, standards, and processes for master data, transactional data, and derived data products. We want the business and IT teams to be able to create information capital that supports regulatory compliance, patient safety, and AI-driven decision intelligence. The following skills are needed:
 

• Ability to lead cross-functional stakeholders and establish governance in complex, global organizations

• Hands-on experience with ERP migration or upgrade (Microsoft Dynamics or SAP)

• Familiarity with GxP and CSV requirements for product and batch data

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, international setting

• Strong knowledge of master data domains and related governance frameworks

• Data quality tools and analytics/ML exposure are of significant advantage

• 7+ years’ experience in data management, ERP, or digital transformation in pharma, biotech, MedTech or highly regulated industries

… What we are looking for is someone who can explain what good looks like, parring the data with business needs.

Why this role
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of data at Bavarian Nordic during a pivotal time of transformation. As we continue to evolve our Supply Chain and digital capabilities, this role offers the chance to lead strategic data initiatives that directly impact operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and innovation. You will be at the forefront of building a strong data foundation that supports ERP success and unlocks the potential of advanced analytics and AI—making a tangible difference in a growing global biopharma company.

You will be part of a collaborative, international supply chain organization where your expertise and ideas will directly shape performance and strategy. If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and are eager to drive impact across multiple markets, this role offers both challenge and growth.

Application
If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a growing organization and drive meaningful change in healthcare, apply now and join Bavarian Nordic in our mission to improve health outcomes and foster sustainable growth.

Please note that for this role, we do not support any relocation packages.

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

Founded in 1994, we have +30 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 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.

www.bavarian-nordic.com

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