Project Manager for Advanced Therapies CORE

Scientific Coordination Unit – Internal Strategy Area

VHIR offers two Project Manager positions to join Scientific Coordination Unit. Her/his mission will be to support Innovative & Advanced Therapies CORE (Collaborative Research strategic space) at VHIR. The CORE’s objective is to promote research and innovation in advanced therapies, generating new opportunities to strengthen VHIR’s research potential in this field. The Project Manager will play a central role in identifying research groups with expertise in advanced therapies, and in designing, implementing, and managing projects while providing support to the overall VHIR strategy in this field.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences.

Desired:

Master’s degree in Health Sciences (preferred but not limited to Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Medicine, Veterinary Science, etc.).
PhD in Health Sciences (preferred but not limited to Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Medicine, Veterinary Science, etc.).
Postgraduate training in project management, research management, or innovation will be valued.

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Minimum 2-3 years´experience and/or project management within the biomedical sector.
Knowledge of advanced therapies research (i.e. cell, gene, immune, and combined therapies), as well as their manufacturing and regulatory aspects.
Previous work experience in project management in Biomedical Research Institutes associated with a hospital.
Excellent written and oral communication in Catalan, Spanish and English.
Good command of MS Office and other computer tools.
Personal skills: Well-organised, proactive and dynamic, results-oriented professional with close attention to detail and with the ability to prioritise. Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with different hierarchical levels of the organisation.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Support the organisation, coordination, and development of the Innovative & Advanced Therapies CORE, ensuring its alignment with VHIR’s scientific strategy.
Support the development and implementation of the initiatives and projects within the field of innovative and advanced therapies.
Identify and analyse research groups with expertise in innovative and advanced therapies to strengthen collaboration and promote excellence at VHIR.
Conduct benchmarking analyses and stay up to date with scientific, technological, and regulatory advances in the field of advanced therapies.
Foster collaborative research by coordinating joint projects, initiatives, and scientific events, and by promoting strategic alliances with internal and external partners.
Identify funding opportunities relevant to advanced therapies and support the preparation of competitive proposals.
Contribute to institutional strategic priorities and cross-cutting initiatives in advanced therapies, collaborating closely with other VHIR support units to ensure the effective implementation of initiatives and projects.
Support any additional tasks or duties related to the position

Participate in teaching or educational activities of the Unit and VHIR for the adequate performance of the assigned role.

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: 2 open-ended contracts linked to the project (until 30/06/2026).

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: 05-10-2025

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.