Innovation Lead - Stroke (Stroke Research Group)
The Innovation Lead - Stroke will be responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, and monitoring innovative solutions, collaborations, and projects aimed at improving the treatment and outcomes for stroke patients. This role also enhances the technological capabilities and intellectual property valuation of the Stroke Unit.
The Innovation Lead will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, interacting with clinical researchers, healthcare professionals, and engineers to ensure strategic positioning, technological advancements, and successful project execution. Additionally, this role focuses on positioning the Stroke Unit in leading roles in international projects, clinical research, and strategic initiatives.
This position requires a balance of strategic vision and hands-on project management to drive innovation in stroke care.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
- PhD/Master in Science (Life Science, Physics, Statistics, Biomedical engineering or related).
- Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (business level).
- Proven experience in managing innovative projects and securing competitive funding.
Desired:
- Training in project management.
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- At least 2 years working in hospital environment.
- At least 2 years in project management environment.
- Experience in cardiovascular diseases.
- Expertise in data science, AI, and emerging healthcare technologies (AI, 3d Printing, VR/AR, etc).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Desired:
- Experience with Python / R for statistical analysis and data manipulation.
- Experience with intellectual property management and technology transfer is highly desirable.
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Conceptualize, lead, and manage competitive funding proposals to promote the leadership and strategic positioning of the stroke unit.
- Form consortia, write proposals, create budgets, and communicate with funding entities to secure resources.
Project Managing and Clinical Trial Monitoring:
- Oversee and monitor current projects and clinical trials to ensure objectives, deliverables, and timelines are met within the allocated budget.
- Lead project teams to achieve set goals efficiently.
Innovation Strategies and Technology Transfer:
- Develop strategies for innovation and technological knowledge transfer within the Stroke Unit.
- Value intellectual property, establish partnerships with key stakeholders, and foster collaborations.
- Position the stroke unit in development and prototyping hubs such as LivingLabs, Digital Hub, Digital R&D of Pharmas, and VHIR Units.
Technological Solutions and Dissemination:
- Provide support and advice on technological solutions in data science, AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies.
- Disseminate scientific milestones of the stroke unit both internally and externally.
Statistical Methods and Data Science:
- Develop statistical methods and data science techniques to identify improvements in clinical processes.
- Publish results in scientific journals to contribute to the body of knowledge in stroke care.
Labour conditions:
- Full-time position: 40h/week.
- Starting date: Immediate.
- Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
- Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities.
What can we offer?
- Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron 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.
Deadline to apply: 29-10-2024
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.
- Department
- RESEARCH AREA_NEUROSCIENCE
- Locations
- Barcelona
- Employment type
- Full-time
Innovation Lead - Stroke (Stroke Research Group)
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