Senior epidemiologist in pharmacoepidemiology and real-world evidence

The Copenhagen Phase IV Unit (Phase4CPH) is looking for an experienced epidemiologist to contribute to the development and conduct of high-quality pharmacoepidemiological research using Danish health registries and other real-world data sources. As a senior epidemiologist, you will take scientific responsibility for a range of pharmacoepidemiological studies conducted in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies. You will have considerable independence in planning and conducting research projects to generate evidence that supports clinical practice, medicines regulation, and public health. You will work closely with colleagues from epidemiology, clinical pharmacology, biostatistics and clinical medicine, as well as external stakeholders from the pharmaceutical sector.

 

About Phase4CPH

Phase4CPH operates in a unique scientific and strategic position at the intersection of the public hospital sector (Capital Region), academia, and the pharmaceutical industry. While much of our work is carried out in collaboration with industry partners, we place strong emphasis on initiating our own independent studies as well as studies in collaboration with clinicians.

We have a broad project portfolio, from drug or healthcare utilisation studies to drug safety and effectiveness studies, some of which involve regulatory agencies such as the EMA or the FDA.

We primarily work with data from the Danish national health registries, but we also have access to large population-based surveys. Some of our projects involve partnerships across Scandinavia and Europe, with access to their data.

We are committed to maintaining a strong focus on scientific integrity and high professional standards, remaining critical of methodological decisions to ensure the most credible and useful results.

In most cases, Phase4CPH leads the development of study protocols, with results delivered as reports to collaborating companies or health authorities. Importantly, all collaboration agreements require that findings are published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, ensuring transparency and wide dissemination.

We are part of the Center for Clinical Research and Prevention (CCRP) in Frederiksberg Hospital, and we collaborate closely with the Department of Clinical Pharmacology at Bispebjerg Hospital.

 

Your tasks will be:

• design and conduct pharmacoepidemiological studies using Danish and Nordic healthcare data
• develop study protocols and analytical plans
• analyse and interpret complex healthcare data
• prepare scientific publications and reports
• contribute to methodological discussions and the continuous development of research projects
• collaborate with clinicians, researchers and external partners
• supervise junior colleagues and students where relevant
• present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences

You will also have the opportunity to teach, present our research, supervise student projects, and pursue academic development by participating in study groups, courses, and conferences.

 

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced epidemiologist with a strong methodological background and a genuine interest in pharmacoepidemiological research who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines and can drive research projects from study design through publication.

• PhD or equivalent research experience in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, medicine, pharmacy, biostatistics or a related discipline
• experience in (scientific) project management
• a solid publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• experience with Danish healthcare registries; experience with Nordic data sources is an advantage
• strong knowledge of (pharmaco)epidemiological methods, clinical pharmacology and observational study design
• knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, drug development, and/or regulatory affairs, and an interest in participating in strategic considerations with external partners
• experience with SAS, R or similar statistical software
• ability to work independently while contributing positively to collaborative research environments
• excellent written and spoken English; Danish is an advantage but not a requirement

 

About the Center for Clinical Research and Prevention (CCRP)

CCRP at Frederiksberg Hospital is a strong research center with approx. 120 employees divided into four research sections with a high degree of interdisciplinarity, employing nurses, biologists, public health professionals, engineers, doctors, statisticians, and data managers. CCRP’s ambition is to contribute to a healthier and better-treated population. Phase4CPH is part of the Section for Data, Biostatistics, and Pharmacoepidemiology (StatPharm).

Read more about the center at and the Copenhagen Phase IV Unit at

 

About the Department of Clinical Pharmacology

Located at Bispebjerg Hospital, the Department of Clinical Pharmacology employs around 70 staff and serves the entire Capital Region. It provides training and specialist advice on rational drug therapy, conducts a wide range of research projects, and has strong expertise in pharmacology.

 

Terms of employment

The position is full-time (37 hours a week). Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the agreement between the Capital Region (Region Hovedstaden) wage and tariff board and your union.

 

Application procedures

Applications must, at a minimum, contain:

• application,

• CV,

• publication list,

• documentation of academic degrees.

Questions can be addressed to Head of Section Janne Petersen (telephone Vis telefonnummer).

Application deadline: 16th of August 2026

Interviews are expected to be held on the 19th and the 25th of August 2026.