Project Manager (Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders group at VHIR is composed of clinical translational and basic researchers. The group has three laboratories (Sarcomas lab Neural Tumours lab and Rare Anaemia Disorders lab) and three research programs (Personalised Medicine Clinical Trials Unit and Stem Cell & Advanced Therapies).
The candidate will join the Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders team to work on the project SEHOP-PENCIL Study Personalised Medicine for Cancer in Children in Spain. We are seeking a Project Officer to coordinate the overall project. The person in this role will be responsible for coordinating collaboration among all project partners and leading project set-up across participating hospitals. Key responsibilities include coordinating WES/RNA-seqbased sequencing activities within the programme as well as overseeing data collection and statistical analysis activities. Furthermore the successful candidate will support other ongoing personalised medicine projects within the group.
Main responsibilities and duties:
Coordinate collaboration and communication among all project partners.
Lead project set-up and implementation across participating hospitals.
Coordinate WES/RNA-seqbased sequencing activities within the programme.
Oversee project timelines deliverables and overall project progress.
Coordinate data collection processes across participating centres.
Supervise data management and ensure data quality and consistency.
Coordinate statistical analysis activities in collaboration with scientific and biostatistics teams.
Support regulatory ethical and administrative aspects related to project implementation.
Prepare project reports and contribute to scientific and technical documentation.
Provide organisational and operational support to other ongoing personalised medicine projects within the group.
Participate in laboratory outreach activities.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
Bachelors degree in Science (Biology Biochemistry Pharmacy Biotechnology Genetics Medicine etc.)
Masters degree in Science
Fluency in Spanish and English
Desirable:
Training in project coordination and data recording
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
At least 5 years of experience working in paediatric solid tumours.
At least 5 years of proven expertise in managing data registries (preferably related to Biomedicine or Health).
Experience in translational and/or clinical research (research projects or clinical trials).
Knowledge of childhood cancer genomics and the biology of paediatric cancers.
Knowledge of REDCap database.
Knowledge of next-generation sequencing whole exome sequencing & RNA sequencing techniques.
Desirable:
Knowledge of study databases.
Motivation for research.
Ability to work independently and proactively.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
Labour conditions:
Full-time position: 37.5 hours per week.
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract type: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities.
What can we offer
Incorporation into the Vall dHebron Research Institute (VHIR) a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research innovation and teaching at Vall dHebron University Hospital (HUVH) the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
A dynamic scientific environment of excellence where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and career development pathways.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days.
Flexible remuneration programme including meal vouchers health insurance transport and more.
Corporate benefits platform offering significant discounts on travel culture technology gastronomy sports and more.
Healthy offering Feel Good Feel VHIR: VHIRs wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrivephysically mentally and socially. Through four pillarsFeel Well Feel Connected Feel Empowered Feel Welcomedit fosters health growth and community.
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 support and assistance with 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 organization regardless of gender civil status family status sexual orientation gender identity and expression religion age functional diversity or ethnicity.
