164163 Professor in Regulatory Science to the Copenhagen Centre for Regulatory Science and Real- world Studies (CORS2)
Department of Pharmacy
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen
The University seeks to appoint a professor to the Department of Pharmacy to commence as soon as possible.
Information on the department can be found at: www.pharmacy.ku.dk
Job description
When considering applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate a high level of original scientific work at an international standard in Regulatory Science or related areas, combined with practical experience in drug or drug-device regulatory systems gained either from the pharmaceutical industry or from regulatory bodies.
CORS2 seeks to improve the drug regulatory system and thereby contribute to public health and sustainable drug innovation through research and education in regulatory science and real-world evidence. CORS2’s research focuses on evaluating how the regulatory system functions, including how regulations and regulatory instruments collectively shape the system, and how the system interacts with and forms relationships with its environment, such as pharmaceutical development and clinical practice. The center emphasizes the need for a scientifically robust regulatory framework that effectively governs both established pharmaceutical products and emerging innovative therapies, such as advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). The use of real-world data and real-world evidence in regulatory decision-making is also a key area of interest, informing the evolution of regulatory policies and guidelines.
The professor is expected to actively contribute to the further development of CORS2. This includes building a strong scientific environment within the University of Copenhagen, fostering international collaborations with other universities dedicated to the field, and engaging with drug regulatory authorities as well as relevant organizations and companies.
Furthermore, the professor will be part of a team addressing the growing educational needs within Regulatory Science.
The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:
- Research, including publication/academic dissemination
- Research-based teaching, including associated examinations
- Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
- Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
- Academic assessments
- Establish and maintain contact to relevant national and international collaborators
To be qualified for a professor position, you will be assessed according to these six overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership. Find information about each criterion.
Furthermore, each applicant must be able to:
- Document a strong level of practical experience with the National and or European/global Medicine Regulatory System
- Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline
- Demonstrate abilities within international collaboration and networking
- Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
- Provide research based teaching
The professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.
Terms of employment
The position is a permanent position.
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.
Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department Jukka Rantanen (jukka.rantanen@sund.ku.dk)
Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.
Application
The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:
- Application (Including motivation for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages))
- Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)
- Diplomas (Master’s, PhD and other relevant certificates)
- A complete list of publications
- Research plan (3‐5 pages)
- Uploads of maximum 10 publications to be considered in the assessment
- Teaching plan
- Teaching portfolio (Guidelines)
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee, and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at the university's Job Portal.
Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.
Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Sunday 22 June 2025.
Interviews for this position are likely to be held Monday 6 October 2025.
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