Climax Research Professor of Regulatory Innovation (184811)
Grade: SENIOR RESEARCHER (D35/RSIV)
Closing date: 23 February 2026
Do you have a global vision to lead the cross-cutting themes for regulatory innovation and public policy, critical to guiding and debating the development of improved regulatory frameworks for safe and faster product approval? You could be our new Climax Research Professor or Regulatory innovation.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching.
Applications are invited for the post of Climax Research Professor of Regulatory Innovation. This post is hosted by the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Science at the University of Oxford. You will be based at the Botnar Institute.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About the Role
The Professor will have a global vision to lead the cross-cutting themes for regulatory innovation and public policy, critical to guiding and debating the development of improved regulatory frameworks for safe and faster product approval, market access and related issues where regulatory innovation and public policy will have a key role to play.
You will work to secure research grants and funding as well as share research findings by means of high profile publications, conferences and seminars. You will provide effective management and leadership, and contribution to departmental, divisional and central University governance as required. You will inspire a new generation of researchers in the field through conducting teaching, lectures and project supervision.
About You
Applicants should have both a scientific background, having worked in the biomedical and pharma industry, and a regulatory law background with qualifications in law and with extensive experience in challenging regulatory practice/decisions. We are seeking an outstanding multi-qualified leader and recognised international authority who will work with therapeutic innovators and global regulators to create new, more efficient and effective regulatory scaffolds for novel therapeutic interventions in order to shorten therapeutic development times for patient benefit.
Application Process
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
Applications for this vacancy should be made online and must include a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, using examples of your skills and experience.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 23 February 2026.
Please quote reference 184811 in all correspondence.
Interviews will be held on Monday March 16 2026.
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