Critical Investigator, Global MSAT (m/f/d)
Join our team in Munich / Martinsried (Germany) or Kvistgård (Denmark)
- Are you ready to take on a critical investigator role in a global vaccine company committed to protecting lives every day?
- Do you have strong scientific expertise, a proven ability to lead complex root-cause investigations, and the communication skills to simplify complex topics for different stakeholders? Then we have an exciting temporary opportunity for you in our Manufacturing Science and Technology department.
Boost our team
As our new Critical Investigator in Global MSAT, you will play a key role in leading and coordinating high-impact investigations related to quality, processes, testing, and operational challenges. The position reports to the Head of Department and is a temporary position until 31 December 2027.
This is a unique opportunity to enter an agile company like Bavarian Nordic, where new opportunities may present themselves along the way.
This global role will operate from either our Munich (Germany) or Kvistgård (Denmark) site.
Your impact
In this role, you will lead investigations that pose significant risk to product quality, regulatory compliance, business continuity, or market supply. You will work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders across our sites and functions to identify root causes and drive scientific conclusions.
- Lead and coordinate critical investigations, including Deviations, OOS, OOT, and OOE issues
- Facilitate systematic root-cause analysis together with subject matter experts
- Communicate investigation status and findings to key stakeholders and upper management
- Support CAPA development, recommendations, scientific rationales, and investigation memos
- Provide scientific advice to associated departments and coordinate with external research labs and testing sites
Are you our next pioneer?
To succeed in this role, you bring a high scientific educational background such as a PhD, MD, or similar level of research experience within Pharmaceutical Science, Cell Culture, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field and
- Proven experience with independent analytical thinking and root-cause analysis
- Strong understanding of manufacturing principles and complex engineering processes
- Ability to work with statistical studies and data analysis in collaboration with data support teams
- Fluency in communicating complex scientific topics clearly to different stakeholders
About you
As a person, you are structured, analytical, and confident in taking the lead when complex issues need to be understood and resolved. You are motivated by working across functions and sites, and you know how to engage specialists, align stakeholders, and translate scientific complexity into clear language.
Why join us?
- Take on a highly visible global role with significant impact on product quality and business continuity
- Collaborate with colleagues across sites in Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, and external manufacturing partners
- Work on scientifically complex challenges that directly influence vaccine manufacturing and supply
- Apply your expertise in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Be part of a company dedicated to protecting and improving lives through life-saving vaccines
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
If this sounds like the next step in your career, simply click the apply button and you will be redirected to our application form.
We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your CV.
Due to the holiday period, processing times may be slightly longer, but we will respond as soon as possible.
Please note that we do not offer any relocation package for this 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, personal orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com
We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.
Bavarian Nordic GmbH
Fraunhoferstrasse 13
Martinsried (Munich), Germany
