QPPV Office Lead (f/m/d)

Overview

As the QPPV Office Lead (f/m/d), you will play a key role in maintaining oversight of the Pharmacovigilance System, promoting continuous inspection readiness and compliance activities, and ensuring continuity of QPPV oversight and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior member of the QPPV Office ensuring effective execution of pharmacovigilance governance and oversight activities.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of global and local pharmacovigilance obligations and lead the implementation of regulatory changes impacting the PV system.
• Support process excellence and continuous improvement by developing, maintaining, and continuously improving PV governance frameworks and processes.
• Monitor global and regional pharmacovigilance regulations, guidance documents, inspection findings, industry trends, and PV innovations.
• Coordinate impact assessments for new pharmacovigilance regulatory requirements and support the development and maintenance of PV intelligence dashboards and trackers.
• Act as the key interface between the QPPV Office, local affiliates, Quality Assurance and third‑party service providers supporting local PV activities.
• Support the management of the Local Person responsible for Pharmacovigilance (LPPV) network and ensure oversight of outsourced local pharmacovigilance activities.
• Coordinate governance meetings and LPPV compliance reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree in Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing or a related scientific discipline.
• 5–7 years of pharmacovigilance experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international pharmacovigilance laws and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting QPPV activities, PV intelligence and LPPV network management.
• Experience leading cross‑functional compliance or quality improvement initiatives is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic cross‑functional environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive, self‑driven, accountable, open‑minded, adaptable and eager‑to‑learn approach including strong decision‑making skills.
• Purpose‑driven and quality‑focused professional with a hands‑on approach, a passion for learning and taking ownership of new projects, and a passion for anticipating compliance trends and risks.
• Motivated by driving operational excellence and collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen pharmacovigilance governance in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer

• A flexible, inclusive and international work culture.
• Remote work with up to 20% travel (including to the office in Martinsried, Germany).
• Opportunities to grow – both personally and professionally.
• A sense of purpose in everyday work.
• A team that values authenticity, curiosity and courage.
• Potential to develop into the Deputy QPPV role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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