Director Medical Affairs at Bavarian Nordic in Bern, Bern, Switzerland

At Bavarian Nordic, we are committed to saving and improving lives by unlocking the power of the immune system. Our commercial product portfolio includes market-leading vaccines against mpox, rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, typhoid fever, cholera, and chikungunya. We excel in R&D innovation, manufacturing, and commercialization, striving to improve health and quality of life for people worldwide, protecting our tomorrow. Join us in our mission to make a difference. We are one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies and are on an exciting growth journey across the commercial portfolio.

As the Regional Medical Affairs Director (m/f/d) for Vaccines, you will have both strategically and operationally responsibility for all our medical affairs activities in the constantly growing “Rest of World (ROW)” cluster that includes Denmark, Sweden, Finland, UK, Spain, Italy, Portugal, France and Benelux. You will lead a team of seven country medical representatives with five direct reports.

The position is a fully remote position within Germany or Switzerland (as we do not offer any cross-border contracts, you have to live and work in either of the two countries), and up to 25% of travel is to be expected as the team is spread out in different countries. The role reports to the Head of Global Medical Affairs.

The role In this role, you will be accountable for leading and advancing Medical Affairs activities across ROW, ensuring alignment with global strategies and business priorities. You will provide scientific and strategic leadership, high-quality insights, external engagement, and impactful collaboration across functions. The role requires strong governance, people leadership, and a focus on operational excellence to support informed decision-making and sustainable growth in the region.

• Develop and execute regional and national medical plans, including KEE engagement and insights generation to inform strategy and ensure effective scientific communication
• Lead and develop the ROW Medical Affairs team, including organization design, recruitment, performance management, and capability building
• Drive external engagement with KEEs, investigator-initiated research, and data generation, including real-world evidence initiatives
• Ensure compliant review and approval of medical and promotional materials, and alignment with governance and local regulations
• Collaborate closely with Commercial and Global Medical to support strategy execution, partner support, and cross-functional projects
• Oversee development and adaptation of medical materials, training of internal teams, and continuous process improvement across Medical Affairs in ROW

What you bring To be successful in this role, you bring solid leadership experience and a strategically mindset to support our growth. You bring a strong scientific foundation combined with solid experience from Medical Affairs in an international setting. You are comfortable translating complex data into clear insights that support both strategic decision-making and external engagement. With a structured and collaborative approach, you navigate across functions, stakeholders, and markets while ensuring high standards of compliance and execution.

• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, or a related field, with strong scientific credibility
• Proven experience in Medical Affairs, including strategy development and execution across multiple markets
• Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and governance requirements within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong cross-cultural awareness and ability to navigate diverse cultural environments

From a more practical point of view, you can travel as required for the role.

As we are a global organization, we expect you to hold full proficiency English.

Why this role This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for shaping and advancing Medical Affairs across ROW. You will operate at the intersection of science and business, driving strategic direction, strengthening external partnerships, and influencing decisions that support patient access and commercial success. With broad regional scope and significant exposure to senior stakeholders, the role offers a platform to make a tangible difference while building and developing a high-performing Medical Affairs organization.

Next step 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.

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

We do not offer any relocation packages 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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

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