Shape European policy on biodefence, vaccinepreparednessand health security

Are you an experienced public affairs leader with deep insight into EU policymaking and a strong understanding of how policy, politics and business intersect?

Do you want to help shape the policies and priorities that will strengthen Europe’s preparedness for future health threats?

At Bavarian Nordic, we are committed to protecting lives through innovative vaccines and strong public health partnerships. As our Director, EU Public Affairs, you will lead our European public affairs strategy, shape policy discussions that matter to our business andsociety andstrengthen Bavarian Nordic’s position as a trusted partner in Europe’s evolving preparedness and health security agenda.

The role

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Affairs, the EU Policy Director will be based in Brussels and responsible for developing and executing Bavarian Nordic’s public affairs strategy across EU institutions and key Member States.

You will translate business priorities into clear policy strategies and advocacy, helping shape the external environment to support vaccine access, preparedness, innovation, resilient manufacturing, stockpilingframeworksand health security.

This is a senior, strategic and highly visible role with the opportunity to influence policy and funding priorities that matter to Bavarian Nordic and the broader European preparedness agenda. You will engage with EU institutions, policymakers, national ministries, trade associations, think tanks,NGOsand other key stakeholders, while working closely with colleagues across Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Commercial, Legal, Communications and Executive Leadership to ensure a coordinated and impactful approach.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute Bavarian Nordic’s EU public affairs strategy, aligned with business priorities and the evolving European policy landscape

• Shape and advance policy positions across EU pharmaceutical and vaccine policy, procurement, reimbursement, preparedness,biodefenceand industrial policy

• Anticipate and assess legislative,regulatoryand funding developments, translating them into strategic business implications,opportunitiesand recommendations for action

• Build andleveragetrusted relationships and coalitions across EU institutions, national governments, trade associations, think tanks, NGOs and relevant health and preparedness stakeholders

• Represent Bavarian Nordic externally in policy forums, roundtables, conferences, industryassociationsand advocacy coalitions

• Manage agencies, consultancies, associationengagementsand related budgets, with a clear focus on strategic value,impactand return on investment

Your profile
We are looking for a senior public affairs professional who combines strong political judgement with strategic and commercial understanding. You know how to navigate complex stakeholder environments, build influence and coalitions, and translate policy developments into clear business implications, strategicrecommendationsand impactful advocacy.

You most likely bring:

• A relevant advanced university degree or equivalent experience

• Significant experiencein EU public affairs, governmentaffairsor policy, ideally within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotech, vaccines,defence, health security or another highly regulated environment

• Deep understanding of EU institutions,policymakingand political dynamics, with a strong network in Brussels

• Proven ability to develop and execute policy and advocacy strategies across multiple stakeholder groups and geographies

• Strong political judgement and strategic business understanding, with the ability to translate complex policy developments into business implications and opportunities

• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, with credibility at both senior external and executive leadership level

• Ability to work effectively across functions and act as a strategic connector between country,regionaland global teams

• Experience managing agencies, consultancies, industryassociationsand budgets, with a focus on impact and strategic value

• Fluency in English

Why joinBavarianNordic?
At Bavarian Nordic, you will join a global vaccine company with a strong heritage in preparedness, manufacturing, and public health partnerships.

You will have the opportunity to influence policy discussions that matter – from strengthening vaccine access and modernizing stockpiling frameworks to supporting resilient manufacturing capacity and advancing Europe’s preparedness for future health threats.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact role at the intersection of European biodefence, healthpolicyand public health, shaping the policy environment and funding priorities that will define Europe’s future preparedness agenda.

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 we do not support any relocationpackagefor this role.

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting usregardingthis position.

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 to enhance public health preparedness and have 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

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