Senior Manager Automation

Are you ready to lead the future of automation in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment? Does it motivate you to be part of a growing, innovative, international vaccine company committed to making a real difference by protecting lives every day?Then we have an exciting job opportunity for you as we are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Manager Automation to lead the full scope of engineering activities at our largest global manufacturing site in Kvistgaard, Denmark!Join our team and let us make a difference togetherOur team is passionate about creating life-saving vaccines. This role is pivotal in ensuring robust, compliant, and reliable automation support for a facility that makes a global impact on public health.You will be responsible for setting and executing the automation strategy for the Kvistgaard site, playing a strategically important role both globally and at our site, reporting directly to the Head of Engineering.You will lead a team of 10–15 skilled Automation Engineers, driving both operations and projects while ensuring high reliability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with global engineering initiatives.Your ImpactOur vaccines make a real difference in people's lives, and regardless of your role, we all contribute to protecting and saving lives every day by ensuring the timely delivery of vaccines.This is a key leadership position during a period of transformation, as the site evolves from a standalone entity to an integrated part of a global engineering organization. To be successful you will combine strategic leadership with operational hands-on engagement, ensuring GMP compliance, and strengthening a culture of responsibility, safety, and quality across engineering activities.Your tasks will be:Driving the development and implementation of the automation strategy for our Kvistgaard site, aligned with the global engineering roadmapCollaborate with Global Engineering to ensure consistent technology standards and documentation practices across our networkImprove internal processesSME support and driver in projectsOwner of automation proceduresAre you our next pioneer?To succeed in this role, you will need:A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical fieldProven experience with SCADA/PLC solutions and automation systems within a regulated environmentStrong background in leading automation teams and managing CAPEX projectsDeep understanding of regulatory and GMP compliance, including validation and data integrityA collaborative and strategic mindset, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levelsProficiency in English and DanishAbout YouTo succeed in this role, you must be able to set direction while creating balance—grounded in a genuine understanding of people. You find it fun to lead—shaping strategy, develop compliance, and strengthening collaboration through team building.Why join us?Opportunity to lead the automation team at the largest global manufacturing site within our networkDirect impact on the production of life-saving vaccines and public health worldwidePlay a central role in a site transformation journey, building a modern, integrated, and future-ready engineering functionPossibility to shape your own role and involvement in shaping the future of automation at Bavarian NordicEnjoy professional growth and development, attend a developing leadership training program by LeadPioneersJoin a growing site with significant investment, global visibility in the fascinating field of vaccine production, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to protect public healthCollaborate with passionate professionals across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and global functionsEnjoy a vibrant staff club that offers a variety of diverse, fun and exciting eventsWe provide charging stations for electric vehicles at our facilities in KvistgaardConvenient bus route (70E) from Humlebæk Station directly to our Kvistgaard facilitiesReady 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. A cover letter is not required. Please expect a prolonged processing time due to vacation periods.Applications submitted via email will not be considered. We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.Please note that for this position, a criminal record check is be required as part of the recruitment process. This is to ensure suitability for the role and adherence to legal and company requirements.Please contact Per Heine Bødker, Senior Director, Global Engineering & EHS at + 45 30 38 25 55, if you have any questions about the role.For us, it is all about improving and saving livesImproving 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.We operate in a world in constant flux and always explore new opportunities. So, if you are open-minded and have the willpower to succeed, we might be a perfect fit for you.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.www.bavarian-nordic.com