Stability Manager – Quality Control

Join Bavarian Nordic and help protect lives through innovative vaccines.
We are seeking an experienced Stability Manager to lead our QC Stability function and ensure the compliant execution of stability programs supporting our global vaccine portfolio. You will play a key role in safeguarding the quality and longevity of our products—from development to commercial supply—by driving excellence in stability science, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.

About the Role

As Stability Manager, you will be responsible for designing, managing, and reporting stability studies in accordance with ICH Q1 and GMP requirements. You will lead a skilled team of scientists and technicians, ensuring high-quality execution and continuous improvement across all stability activities.

The position reports to Fergus Hall, Head of Quality Control, and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the lifecycle management of our vaccines, supporting regulatory submissions, product release, and global supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of stability studies for vaccine drug substances and products.
• Ensure compliance with ICH Q1A–Q1F guidelines, regulatory commitments, and internal quality standards.
• Approve stability protocols, reports, and data summaries for regulatory filings and product lifecycle management.
• Oversee sample coordination, data trending, shelf-life assignments, and timely study completion.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team with a strong focus on GMP, data integrity, and scientific excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QC, QA, Regulatory Affairs, MSAT, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate, on-time stability results.
• Maintain inspection readiness and drive continuous improvement through lean and digital initiatives.

Your Profile

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within a Stability function in a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
• Solid understanding of ICH Q1 stability guidelines and regulatory expectations.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Experience with LIMS or digital stability tools is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required; Danish is not mandatory.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why join us?

• Our people, and our ability to work as a team, are essential to delivering continuous high performance, while achieving our growth ambitions. We offer significant growth opportunities for you as an individual
• Be part of a team that directly contributes to global health by manufacturing and developing life-saving vaccines
• Your work here has a visible and significant impact, ensuring the safety and well-being of millions
• Enjoy a vibrant staff club that offers a variety of diverse, fun, and exciting events
• We provide charging stations for electric vehicles at our facilities in Kvistgaard
• Convenient bus route (70E) from Humlebæk Station directly to our Kvistgaard facilities

Ready to make a Difference? Apply now!

Apply by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button. We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your CV.

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For us, it is all about improving and saving lives

Improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines is at the heart of what we do in Bavarian Nordic. We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of life-saving vaccines, and the largest pure-play vaccine company in the world.

In Bavarian Nordic, we believe in the power of the team, and you will be part of a global team of more than +1700 dedicated employees with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, who are bound together by our commitment to protect lives every day. We believe in creating an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development, because we need each other to take things further.  

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 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.
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