Assistant Professor in Pharmacoeconomics

there. The Faculty is continuously evolving to fulfill its role as a driver of change for the advancement of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.

The Faculty of Pharmacy is recruiting an Assistant Professor in pharmacoeconomics. The professor will develop a field of research and teaching in pharmacoeconomics.

The successful candidate will be invited to apply for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC).

Tier 2 Chairs, tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. For each Tier 2 Chair, the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program allocates to institutions $100,000 annually for five years, with an additional $20,000 annual research stipend for first-term Tier 2 Chairs.

Day-to-day responsibilities

Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty's pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As a professor and holder of a Canada Research Chair, you will:

• Leverage your world-class leadership in the field of pharmacoeconomics, an area with the potential to generate positive social and economic benefits for Canadians. You will focus your research on the development or application of new methods in pharmacoeconomics using, among other approaches, modelling, artificial intelligence, and big data;
• Actively foster the co-creation of research programs and interventions with partners from all sectors (academic, public, private, and non-profit) to increase the application of research outcomes in pharmacoeconomics for the benefit of all Canadians. You will also facilitate the mobilization and application of the Chair's research results in various forms to foster economic growth and social innovation;
• Teach in French at all levels of study, particularly in pharmacoeconomics, health economics, and pharmacoepidemiology;
• Supervise master's and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral fellows in the completion of theses and dissertations;
• Have the opportunity to apply for infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI);
• Lead major interfaculty projects with national and international reach;
• Actively promote your discipline through conferences, publications, and scientific activities;
• Contribute actively to the academic and scientific life of the Faculty.

Qualifications

• Be eligible for the Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs Program;
• Be an exceptional emerging researcher of international calibre who has demonstrated exceptional creativity in research in the field of pharmacoeconomics. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging researchers whose first independent academic research-related appointment was less than 10 years ago at the time of nomination. Nominees whose first independent academic research-related appointment was more than 10 years ago (and whose career was interrupted due to, among other circumstances, maternity or parental leave, an extended medical leave, or clinical training) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program's Tier 2 justification process;
• Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., pharmacoeconomics, health economics, pharmaceutical sciences). This requirement is set by the Université de Montréal, not by the Canada Research Chairs Program;
• Have research expertise and significant postdoctoral or professional productivity (for example, at INESSS or Health Canada) in a field relevant to the position;
• Demonstrate the potential to develop leading-edge expertise and international recognition as an expert in pharmacoeconomics over the next five to ten years;
• Be able to build and lead ambitious, productive research teams;
• Possess the qualities required to conduct original, innovative, and high-quality research that mobilizes and applies knowledge to deliver social and economic benefits for Canadians and people around the world;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide interdisciplinary teaching;
• Have the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context, in complementarity with Faculty members;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal's French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits;
• Expected start date : May 1st, 2027 or according to the availability of the selected candidate;
• Located at the Montreal Campus.

https://www.umontreal.ca/carrieres/professeurs/

Link to submit your application: https://www.umontreal.ca/public/www/documents/offres_emploi_profs/PHA_10-26-03_CREC_2_ENG.pdf

How to submit your application

Your application must be submitted to the Faculty administration during the posting period, from October 14th, 2026 to December 15th, 2026 inclusively, and must include the following documents:

• A cover letter;
• A curriculum vitae;
• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers;
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach;
• A research program proposal;
• At least three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the Faculty administration;
• In the cover letter, describe potential research and teaching collaborations with professors at the Faculty of Pharmacy;
• Important: the research program proposal should cover 5 years (suggested length: 4 pages).

Contact information

Lucie Blais, Vice-Dean for Faculty Affairs and International Relations
Faculty of Pharmacy
lucie.blais@umontreal.ca

We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire. More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.

As per UdeM's appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.

HEALTH AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an Institutional Health and Wellness Program
• Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement (rrum.umontreal.ca)
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to two years of parental leave
• Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
• Two on-campus childcare centres
• Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM's Sports and Fitness Centre
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Research and study leave
• Research start-up funding
• French language training program
• University-level teaching skills development activities
• Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program
• Tuition waiver program for you, your spouse, and dependent children

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Université de Montréal (UdeM) is committed to an Employment Equity Program and to meeting the requirements for employment equity, equity, diversity and inclusion established by Canada's three federal research funding agencies. Equity, diversity and inclusion are therefore at the core of the University's mission, and its vision of diversity extends beyond applicable legal requirements.

The University encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible or ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Candidates are also invited to complete the self-identification form. This process directly supports employment equity objectives and helps strengthen the representation of members of these groups within our community.

Completing the self-identification questionnaire is strongly encouraged.

This voluntary initiative aims to foster a diverse and equitable environment. The information provided is essential to improving UdeM's practices and fulfilling its legal obligations. It is collected and used in strict compliance with applicable federal and provincial laws, remains strictly confidential, and will never be disclosed without your consent. It is used to advance employment equity and enhance the representation of members of designated groups within the UdeM community.

During recruitment, selection tools may also be adapted, on a confidential basis, to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation are invited to contact Marie-Lou Lalime at the Bureau du personnel enseignant (Faculty Office) in complete confidentiality by email (marie-lou.lalime@umontreal.ca) or by phone at 514 343-6111 ext. 5472.

In accordance with current Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

UdeM acknowledges that certain personal circumstances, including illness, disability, and family or community responsibilities, may affect a candidate's career path and research achievements. These circumstances may include, among others, maternity or parental leave, sick leave, caregiving responsibilities, or reduced professional activity due to a chronic illness or disability. Candidates are invited to indicate any circumstances that may have affected their career path or achievements. These factors will be duly considered in the review of applications.