Protecting our tomorrow
About Bavarian Nordic
At Bavarian Nordic, we are dedicated to protecting lives and advancing global health through innovative vaccines. As a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines, our growing portfolio includes market-leading vaccines against rabies, chikungunya, cholera, and typhoid. Our mission is simple: to improve quality of life worldwide by preventing infectious diseases. We are headquartered in Denmark and have offices across Europe and North America.
The Head of Clinical Operations & Biometrics is accountable for planning, executing, and delivering Bavarian Nordic’s global clinical trial portfolio. This role oversees Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Writing and Statistical Programming, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient clinical development execution.
Develop and execute the overall clinical operations strategy across Phase I–IV trials
Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional organization covering Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Medical Writing and Vendor/CRO Oversight
Contribute to corporate development strategies and clinical trial design decisions
Ensure ICH-GCP compliance, and audit/inspection readiness
Ensure clinical trials meet targets for timeline, budget, quality, and enrolment
Own functional and study budgets, forecasting, and resource planning
Oversee and set up governance for CRO partnerships
Ensure robust data capture strategies, database design, cleaning processes, and database lock in alignment with study timelines
Oversee development, validation, and documentation of data standards (e.g., CDISC).
Oversee statistical design of trials, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), endpoint justification, and modelling
Ensure regulatory-grade statistical outputs and programming deliverables (TFLs, CSR outputs, submission datasets)
Build capabilities, develop talent, and mentor clinical operations and biometrics leaders and foster a culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence
Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Public Health, Medicine, or related field (PhD, MSc, MPH, MD preferred)
15+ years in clinical development within biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries. At least 5 years in a leadership position
Proven leadership of Clinical Operations and Biometrics functions
Experience managing global Phase I–III trials; vaccine or biologics experience highly preferred
Demonstrated success collaborating with regulatory authorities
Strong understanding of ICH-GCP. Knowledge of CDISC standards, and statistical methodologies is a plus
Strategic thinking with hands-on operational mindset
Ability to influence in matrix environments and manage external partners
High adaptability and comfort working in fast-paced biotechnology setting with multiple parallel priorities
Strong financial acumen with experience overseeing department and study budgets
Ability to travel globally up to 30%
Join a passionate, mission-driven global biotech committed to protecting lives. At Bavarian Nordic, you’ll find a collaborative culture, flexible work environment, and opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Location: US Remote; East Coast Preferred
Department: Research & Development
Reports To: Senior Vice President, Research & Development
Salary Range: $300k - $355k
Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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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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 at Bavarian Nordic. With more than 25 years of experience in developing life-saving vaccines, we are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of our products.
We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines, which have been developed through our long-standing partnership with the U.S. Government to enhance the public health preparedness and have a strong portfolio of vaccines for travelers and endemic diseases.
Our values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we call it – is what guides our actions. We act as persistent pioneers, we are embracing change, we value being boosted by the team, and we believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic!
We are a global team of more than 1,400 dedicated people 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 just be a perfect fit.
See your career opportunities at www.bavarian-nordic.com/careers
