Dean of Research, Innovation and Societal Impact, Copenhagen Business School (CBS)

Do you want to lead research, innovation and societal impact at one of Europe's leading business schools?

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is looking for a strategic and visionary Dean to head the university's work in research, innovation and societal impact. As Dean, you will be part of CBS' Senior Management team and play a central role in realising the university's ambition to be an internationally leading business school with strong roots in society.

You will hold overall responsibility for strengthening CBS' research profile, advancing external research funding and ensuring that knowledge is translated into tangible value for society. You will lead the development of research strategies, support the research environment and ensure the high quality of the PhD programme. At the same time, you will be a key figure in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship - through, among other initiatives, the Copenhagen School of Entrepreneurship and collaborations with business, government and civil society.

CBS is looking for an internationally recognised researcher with experience in strategic leadership, research funding and cross-sector collaboration. You must be able to inspire followership, think across boundaries and turn ideas into action. You will bring strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to navigate a complex organisation with many internal and external stakeholders.

CBS' strategy and leadership code form the framework for your work and support a culture of trust, collaboration and responsibility. You will report to the President and work in close collaboration with the other members of Senior Management and the Heads of Department.

Further information about CBS can be found at and in the detailed detailed job and candidate profile (pdf) . For questions about the position, please contact President Peter Møllgaard at or Partner at Genitor Martin Isenbecker at /

Applications should be submitted via the link below.

The application deadline is 28 September 2025.