Senior Research Advisor with expertise in multi-disciplinary research management and fundraising
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Hvidovre Hospital is seeking a decisive and assertive senior research advisor to join our dynamic research environment and support our expanding portfolio of externally funded research projects.
At the department, we’re committed to advancing women’s health through rigorous research that directly impacts clinical practice, guidelines, and patient outcomes. Our research spans from basic science to clinical applications, involving interdisciplinary collaborations with national and international partners.
As our senior research advisor you will join the leadership group in our newly established Clinical Academic Group (CAG) under Greater Copenhagen Health Science Partners: Women’s Health in a Life Course Perspective. Our CAG is an academic and clinical research network with the participation of researchers and clinicians from the University of Copenhagen, Technical University of Denmark, hospitals in the Capital Region of Denmark and the Region of Zealand, and general practice. The vision for our CAGs work is to lead a data-driven revolution in women’s healthcare, addressing critical knowledge gaps across menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.

In your role as senior research advisor, you will:

• Coordinate CAG activities from inception to completion and ensure monthly meetings of the leadership team to facilitate proactive problem-solving, strategic planning, and effective communication across all work packages
• Lead the management of externally funded research projects, including comprehensive financial and scientific reporting to diverse funders (foundations, EU/NIH, and research councils).
• Identify and secure research funding opportunities by facilitating the application process and providing professional project management services for large multi-party projects, including public-private partnerships.
• Manage project finances in close collaboration with our finance department and research leadership, ensuring optimal resource allocation and compliance with funding requirements.
• Provide strategic management support and leadership consultation to our research teams, enabling them to focus on scientific excellence while maintaining administrative rigor.
• Maintain effective communication with external collaborators, institutional stakeholders, and funding agencies, representing our department’s research interests professionally.

Our research environment is highly collaborative and international, bringing together clinicians, basic scientists, and data researchers in pursuit of precision medicine advances in women’s health. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our complex, multi-disciplinary projects are delivered successfully and on schedule, directly contributing to research that improves patient care and outcomes.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews may be scheduled at any time, depending on applicant availability.
Projected start date: As soon as possible
Qualifications

Essential requirements:

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field
• Considerable experience in research project coordination and management of national and EU projects
• Demonstrated skills in organizational structure and strategic planning
• Proven ability to work independently with sound professional judgment
• Professional proficiency in both written and oral Danish and English
• Strong analytical and goal-oriented approach to problem-solving

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with international research collaborations and multi-party project management
• Familiarity with various funding mechanisms (EU frameworks, NIH, foundations, research councils)
• Knowledge of financial management principles in research contexts
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for clinical and translational research
• The successful candidate will be outgoing, robust, and capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting critical deadlines.

The application should include cover letter, curriculum vitae, and relevant diplomas.
The position is full-time, 37/hours per week. The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the relevant union. The employment is located at Hvidovre Hospital in the greater Copenhagen area, within an ambitious and international research environment.
Terms of employment and Salary
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement for academics employed in regions, etc. concluded between RLTN and DM, DJØF, etc.
For further information, contact Senior Researcher David Westergaard (e-mail: david.westergaard@regionh.dk)

• Coordinate CAG activities from inception to completion and ensure monthly meetings of the leadership team to facilitate proactive problem-solving, strategic planning, and effective communication across all work packages
• Lead the management of externally funded research projects, including comprehensive financial and scientific reporting to diverse funders (foundations, EU/NIH, and research councils).
• Identify and secure research funding opportunities by facilitating the application process and providing professional project management services for large multi-party projects, including public-private partnerships.
• Manage project finances in close collaboration with our finance department and research leadership, ensuring optimal resource allocation and compliance with funding requirements.
• Provide strategic management support and leadership consultation to our research teams, enabling them to focus on scientific excellence while maintaining administrative rigor.
• Maintain effective communication with external collaborators, institutional stakeholders, and funding agencies, representing our department’s research interests professionally