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Clinical Research Project Officer

VHIR


Job Location:

Barcelona - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

The Academic and Commercial Clinical Research Directorate at Vall dHebron Institute of Research (VHIR) supports the clinical research community at Vall dHebron Campus throughout the entire lifecycle of clinical studies. This Directorate assists clinical research teams at Vall dHebron University Hospital (HUVH) participating in clinical research initiatives and provides support to companies interested in initiating clinical trials at HUVH.

As part of its clinical research mission the Directorate actively engages in strategic initiatives such as the European GIMMCARE project. To further strengthen the management and coordination of these activities we are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Project Officer to join our team.

Main responsibilities and duties:
  • Coordinate and implement the activities related to the GIMM-CARE project including:

    o Coordinate and manage GIMMCARE activities specifically related to the Clinical Research area ensuring alignment with the Directorates scope and priorities.

    o Provide support and coordination for other GIMMCARE work packages and collaborative activities in close interaction with internal teams and external partners.

    o Ensure overall alignment with project objectives timelines and reporting requirements.

  • Coordinate institutional national and international clinical research projects when required ensuring effective execution and traceability.

  • Act as a transversal liaison between clinical research teams VHIR and stakeholders.

  • Coordinate and attend relevant transversal meetings with internal and external collaborators.

  • Provide operational and administrative support to the Clinical Research Directorate leadership.

  • Support the implementation optimisation and governance of clinical research management systems (e.g. CTMS SAP ASSCLI).

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of transversal clinical research processes across Vall dHebron Campus.

Education and qualifications:
Required:
  • Bachelors degree in Health/Life Sciences.

  • Masters degree in Clinical Research or Biomedical Sciences.

  • Fluency in Catalan Spanish and English (professional proficiency).

Desirable:
  • Masters degree in Clinical Trials Management.

  • Masters degree in Team Management.

Experience and knowledge:
Required:
  • At least 2 years of professional experience working in healthcare or clinical research environments.

  • Solid knowledge of clinical research methodology and clinical trial processes.

  • Previous experience in European or externally funded projects.

  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills enabling productive collaboration with multidisciplinary and crossfunctional teams.

Desirable:
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice.

  • Knowledge of clinical research information systems and tools such as CTMS and Electronic Health Records.

Labour conditions:
  • Working hours: Full-time (375 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 (until April 30th 2029).

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 organisation regardless of gender civil status family status sexual orientation gender identity and expression religion age functional diversity or ethnicity.

Information on Personal Data Protection:
Data Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron Institut de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected as long as the employment relationship is in force and legal responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur except for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can access rectify delete object to and limit the processing of data as well as request data portability where applicable by contacting . DPO: . More information can be found here.
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