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COMMERCIAL AND ACADEMIC CLINICAL RESEARCH DIRECTORATE_CLINICAL CORE FACILITIES COORDINATION_ACADEMIC RESEARCH ORGANISATION · Barcelona

Clinical Research Associate

VHIR offers a vacant position within its Academic Research Organisation for a CRA to develop and manage activities of monitoring in clinical research projects.

Main responsibilities and duties:

  • Making initial, follow-up and closing monitoring visits to the participating sites.

  • Preparation of the visit’s reports.

  • Implementation of the established procedures (SOPs), and participation, if any, in the preparation and review of SOP in the activities involved.

  • Main communicator between the sponsor and the investigator (if not together in the same person) in each site of the study.

  • Support management activities of the projects in which the Unit is involved: insurance and contract management, management of adverse events, medication management and/or other materials, making of monitoring and security reports, updating project monitoring tools, monitoring and supervision of the activities carried out in the sites that are monitored.

  • Preparation and maintenance of the trial master files.

  • Support and assistance in the preparation and organisation of researchers’ meetings.

  • Detection, communication and support in resolving disagreements and incidents that may arise during the course of the trial.

  • Support in the management of authorisations, modifications and notifications to the Ethics Committees and competent authorities.

  • Collaboration in administrative functions necessary for the proper monitoring of the projects.

  • Collaboration in the design of specific materials for each trial or study.

  • Registration and control of the activities for each project.

  • Collaboration in the organisation of workshops, seminars and/or courses established by the Unit.

Education and qualifications:
Required:

  • Degree in Health Sciences or equivalent

  • Training in monitoring clinical trials.

  • Good command of Catalan, Spanish and English

Desirable:

  • Additional training in Good Clinical Practice

Experience and knowledge:
Required:

  • Internships from any Master’s program in Monitoring and/or Coordination completed.

  • Independence and flexibility

  • Communication skills and teamwork

  • Availability to travel within the country

Desirable:

  • At least 1 year of experience working as a Clinical Research Associated

Labour conditions:

  • Working hours: Full-time position (37.5 hours/week)

  • Starting date: May 2026

  • Gross annual salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.

  • Contract type: Open-ended contract linked to scientific and technical services

What can we offer?

  • Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron 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”: VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through four pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed—it 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: 25-03-2026

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.

Department
COMMERCIAL AND ACADEMIC CLINICAL RESEARCH DIRECTORATE_CLINICAL CORE FACILITIES COORDINATION_ACADEMIC RESEARCH ORGANISATION
Role
Graduate Technician – Degree Holder
Locations
Barcelona
COMMERCIAL AND ACADEMIC CLINICAL RESEARCH DIRECTORATE_CLINICAL CORE FACILITIES COORDINATION_ACADEMIC RESEARCH ORGANISATION · Barcelona

Clinical Research Associate

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