Neuroage Network Officer

VHIR is seeking a NEUROAGE Network Project Manager to join the Innovation and Business Development Directorate (DIDN) and contribute to the growth and consolidation of the NEUROAGE Network. NEUROAGE is a multidisciplinary initiative led by VHIR and funded by AGAUR for the next three years with the objective of fostering innovation knowledge transfer and collaborative research in the fields of brain health ageing and neurodegeneration.

The mission of the DIDN is to transform excellence in research and clinical practice into high-impact healthcare solutions through a structured value-driven innovation model. Supported by its ISO 56001:2024certified innovation management system the Directorates strategy is built around four core pillars:

1. Strengthening publicprivate collaboration by establishing strategic alliances and co-development initiatives with industry and key healthcare ecosystem stakeholders to extend the reach of innovation and accelerate validation in real clinical settings;

2. Identifying high-impact innovative solutions through a multidimensional assessment and prioritisation of opportunities with clear clinical and market value and defining the most appropriate knowledge transfer pathways;

3. Fostering a value-oriented innovation culture by promoting training activities challenge-based programs internal communication and recognition initiatives that integrate innovation into clinical and research practice with a strong focus on patient outcomes;

4. Managing and protecting VHIRs full portfolio of innovation assets ensuring the appropriate development valuation and safeguarding of the institutes intangible assets.

In recent years VHIR has consolidated a robust innovation and business development model grounded in collaboration entrepreneurship and impact. This model has significantly accelerated the translation of scientific results into clinical and market-ready solutions leading to the licensing of 13 technologies the creation of 11 spin-offs and start-ups and the generation of more than 60 new jobs.

Within this innovation ecosystem NEUROAGE represents a strategic network that brings together researchers clinicians companies technology partners and patient associations to address the challenges of neurodegenerative diseases and healthy ageing. The Network Project Manager will play a central role in the operational and strategic development of NEUROAGE ensuring effective communication coordination of events activation of the community project scouting activities and alignment with the DIDNs overall innovation strategy.

The selected candidate will actively contribute to positioning NEUROAGE as a reference hub for innovation in brain health and ageing enhancing its visibility strengthening collaborative partnerships promoting translational impact and supporting the generation of new research and innovation opportunities.

As VHIR continues to scale its innovation model and reinforce cross-sector alliances the NEUROAGE Network Project Manager will be instrumental in ensuring the long-term growth consolidation and international projection of the network.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• University degree in Life Sciences or Engineering.

• Full professional fluency in Catalan Spanish and English.

Desired:

• MBA PhD or Masters degree in a related field.

• Additional training in innovation project management technology transfer or related technical areas.

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 3 years of experience in project management.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in online communication management social media and event organisation.

Desired:

• Knowledge of the biomedical research and innovation ecosystem.

• Experience in the healthcare sector preferably in biomedical research institutions or private companies within the biomedical field.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Monitor and support the strategic and cross-sector projects promoted by the network.

• Facilitate interaction among Thematic Working Groups fostering synergies and effective collaboration.

• Design and implement the networks internal and external communication strategy in coordination with the Communication Unit including the development and execution of the communication plan.

• Manage digital communication channels (website social media newsletters) and ensure regular content updates.

• Coordinate and organise events such as conferences meetings and webinars.

• Disseminate project results best practices and collaboration opportunities among stakeholders.

• Organise dissemination networking and promotional activities to strengthen the networks visibility.

• Coordinate visual identity and branding materials ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines.

• Manage communication-related operations including shared mailboxes newsletters and press releases.

Labour conditions:

What can we offer

• Incorporation to Vall dHebron Research Institute (VHIR) a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research innovation and teaching at Vall dHebron University Hospital (HUVH) the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).

• A scientific environment of excellence highly dynamic where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.

• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.

• Individual training opportunities.

• Flexible working hours.

• 23 days of holidays 9 personal days.

• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks health insurance transportation and more)

• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel culture technology gastronomy sports... among many others.

• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

• International Mobility Support (Welcome Services): We aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information guidance on required procedures access to the International Welcome Desk family recommendations and support in finding accommodation

Deadline to apply:

How We Hire:

Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills qualifications and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.

Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.

Practical assessment: Depending on the role candidates may complete a case study technical task presentation or written exercise on-site or remotely.

Checks: Education references and other job-related verifications may be carried out.

Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment hiring training and management for all staff within the organisation regardless of gender civil status family status sexual orientation gender identity and expression religion age functional diversity or ethnicity.