Job Description

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards for IT compliance together with a team of highly skilled IT Compliance Specialists? Would you like to support our Line of Business units in maintaining the validated state of their GxP‑regulated IT systems? Do you thrive in a role where you act as both a Subject Matter Expert and a trusted compliance partner across the organization?

Then you might be the IT Compliance Specialist we are looking for.

Play a central role as IT Compliance Specialist

As our IT Compliance Specialist, you will help mature application compliance, improve lifecycle processes, and drive a strong compliance and governance mindset across IT and Bavarian Nordic.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide advisory and hands‑on execution for GxP-regulated IT systems across their lifecycle, including authoring of key validation deliverables (e.g. Validation plans, Risk assessments, Protocols, Validation reports)
• Maintain and update CSV related procedures, ensuring regulatory alignment and effective understanding and application by all relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate with IT, QA and business stakeholders to identify compliance gaps and drive improvement activities
• Support quality processes by contributing to SOPs, Change Requests, Deviations, CAPA’s and other Continuous Improvement activities
• Promote a strong culture of IT compliance through cross‑functional collaboration and knowledge sharing

About our IT Governance & Compliance team

You will be joining the IT Governance & Compliance team, a group of nine skilled professionals responsible for setting direction, maintaining governance frameworks, and providing hands-on support across three key areas: IT Compliance, IT Service Management, and IT Portfolio Management.

The broader IT department consists of almost 70 dedicated colleagues based in Denmark, the US, Switzerland and Germany and covering all aspects of IT Development & Operations.

Your base will be at our headquarters in Hellerup (Greater Copenhagen), and you will report directly to the Senior Manager, IT Governance & Compliance.

Are you our next pioneer?

To succeed in this role, we expect you to bring:

• Minimum 8 years of hands‑on experience with GxP IT compliance within the Life Sciences, MedTech, or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience from roles such as IT Compliance Specialist, IT QA, CSV Specialist, or similar, with a strong interest in compliance frameworks and process improvement
• Solid working knowledge of CSV and application lifecycle practices, enabling you to balance regulatory requirements with practical, compliant system operation
• Experience supporting colleges translating regulatory expectations into clear, actionable guidance for IT and business stakeholders

As a person you have:

• Consultancy mindset – You’re able to understand complex business needs, translate them into actionable compliance guidance and proactively support internal teams. You’re confident in your advice and able to stand your ground when needed
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills – You can navigate a diverse stakeholder landscape and communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization
• Pragmatic approach – You strike the right balance between compliance requirements and practical business realities, offering solutions that are both effective and workable

Why join us?

Joining Bavarian Nordic means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization dedicated to protecting lives through innovative vaccines. You will work in an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our culture values openness, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to meaningful work.

We offer:

• A workplace focused on collaboration, professionalism, and strong collegial relationships
• Opportunities for both professional and personal growth
• Flexible working hours, health insurance, pension
• An excellent canteen with a wide selection and takeaway options
• Access to massage services, fitness discounts, and an active staff association

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Please submit your CV. A cover letter is not required. We look forward to hearing from you.

Due to the Easter holidays, our response time may be slightly longer than usual

We kindly ask that 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 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