Global Maintenance Excellence Project Manager

Global Engineering | Bern, Switzerland

Do you thrive in complex and highly regulated environments? Are you experienced in driving global maintenance initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders across functions and borders, and ensuring GMP-compliant processes? Do you enjoy working independently while shaping global standards and best practices?

If so, you may be our new Global Maintenance Excellence Project Manager in Global Engineering.

About the Role

As Global Maintenance Excellence Project Manager, you will combine project management responsibilities with specialist expertise. The role requires strong knowledge of maintenance and asset lifecycle management to drive a portfolio of global projects and initiatives within Maintenance and Asset Lifecycle Management.

You will be responsible for developing, standardising, and continuously improving global maintenance processes while ensuring effective implementation within the CMMS across multiple sites. Acting as a key interface between Engineering, QA, EHS, IT, and site organisations, you will ensure maintenance activities remain GMP compliant, audit-ready, and aligned with operational and business needs.

This is a global role requiring strong stakeholder management capabilities, a high degree of independence, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, organisations, and geographical locations.

Location & Travel

• Primarily site-based in Bern, Switzerland
• Flexible remote work possibilities
• Travel to European sites approximately 15–20 days annually

Your Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Own and develop global maintenance processes and standards embedded within the CMMS
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GEP, and regulatory requirements across all sites
• Lead cross-site maintenance and CMMS initiatives, including harmonisation and system improvement activities
• Drive global projects and continuous improvements within Maintenance and Asset Lifecycle Management
• Act as a key interface between Global Engineering and local organisations performing maintenance and calibration activities
• Support audit readiness and ensure alignment with business and operational objectives

Who We Are Looking For

We imagine that you:

• Hold an academic degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline
• Bring several years of experience from GMP-regulated industries such as pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing
• Demonstrate strong Project Management and stakeholder skills across multiple sites and functions
• Have hands-on experience with pharma-grade CMMS platforms and maintenance processes
• Are able to work independently in a global organisation
• Communicate clearly and confidently in English, both written and spoken
• German language skills are considered an advantage

It Will Be an Advantage If You Also Have Experience With:

• Global process standardisation and governance
• Maintenance strategy development and implementation
• CMMS rollouts, upgrades, or harmonisation projects
• Cross-cultural collaboration within international organisations

Together We Succeed – Want to Join Us?

You will become part of Global Engineering, a global organisation supporting Bavarian Nordic’s manufacturing and development sites.

The role works closely with Engineering, QA, EHS, Operations, and IT teams across multiple European locations. Our environment is characterised by high professional standards within a GMP-regulated setting, close collaboration across functions and cultures, and a culture built on trust, accountability, and independence. We value an open, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset.

As Bavarian Nordic continues to grow and evolve, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence, shape, and continuously improve global maintenance practices and standards.

Why Join Bavarian Nordic?

At Bavarian Nordic, your expertise is valued, and your ideas can directly influence how we work globally.

We offer:

• A high-impact role with significant responsibility and independence
• Close collaboration with skilled colleagues across functions and sites
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Attractive salary and employment conditions, including pension and health insurance
• A supportive, flexible, and collaborative working culture

Application 

As part of the recruitment process, we ask you to prepare a short motivation text where you:

• Motivate your interest in the role as Global Maintenance Excellence Project Manager at Bavarian Nordic.

• Address the competencies and experiences requested in the job posting. 

• Conclude with a short reflection on why you are a strong match for the role.

Apply by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button. We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your CV.

Please note that for this position, we do not support any relocation packages. 

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com  

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