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 smallpox, mpox, rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, typhoid fever, and cholera. We excel in R&D innovation, manufacturing, and commercialization, striving to improve people's health and quality of life worldwide, protecting our tomorrow.We are now seeking a Head of Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Compliance including the responsibility for High Hazard Work Activities, Audits, and Business Continuity. This is a newly established role as part of our EHS strategy which was implemented last year.This hybrid position, located in either Kvistgaard, Denmark; or Bern, Switzerland requires travel to other Bavarian Nordic locations as needed up to 15-20% and reports directly to the Global EHS Director.The roleThe Head of EHS Compliance is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring organizational adherence to all relevant EHS regulations, standards, and best practices while overseeing high hazard work activities, managing and executing EHS audits, and developing and implementing business continuity strategies, requiring a proactive leader with extensive experience in EHS compliance, risk management, and crisis response who can foster a strong safety culture across the business and effectively engage with internal stakeholders such as Global Operations, HR, and IT as well as external stakeholders including regulatory authorities, auditors, contractors, emergency services, and clients.Key Responsibilities EHS Compliance Leadership: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS compliance programmes that meet legal requirements and industry standardsHigh Hazard Work Oversight: Provide governance and oversight for all high hazard work activities, including but not limited to confined space entry, working at height, hot work and hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout)EHS Auditing: Lead the planning, execution, and follow-up of internal and external EHS audits to ensure continuous improvement and complianceBusiness Continuity: Develop, implement, and maintain business continuity and emergency response plans, ensuring the organisation is prepared for and resilient to disruptionsRisk Assessment and Mitigation: Oversee risk assessments for all operations, with particular focus on high hazard activities, and ensure effective controls are implemented and maintainedRegulatory Liaison: Ensure the sites are inspection ready and ensure timely reporting and communication regarding EHS mattersTraining and Development: Ensure effective EHS training programmes are in place for all staff, with specialised training for those involved in high hazard workPerformance Monitoring: Establish and monitor key EHS performance indicators, reporting regularly to senior managementSkills and QualificationsA successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, engineering, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. They should bring extensive experience—typically 8+ years—in EHS compliance roles with significant responsibility for high hazard work activities, along with a proven track record in managing EHS audits and business continuity planning. In-depth knowledge of local and international EHS regulations and standards is essential, as are strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Relevant professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent are highly desirable, and experience in crisis management and emergency response is expected. Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail are critical, and familiarity with HOP and KT is considered a bonus.Why join us?This role is part of our EHS global organization; established in June 2024 and with your solid experience you will contribute to shape our EHS strategy going forward. In this role you will have the mandate to influence operational practices globally while driving a culture of safety and excellence within Bavarian Nordic.Ready to make a Difference?Apply by clicking the 'APPLY' button. We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your motivated CV. A cover letter is not required.Please contact Simone Petersen, Global EHS Director at after 5th of January 2026, if you have any questions about the roleWe kindly request that headhunters or 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.Bavarian- #LI-CK1