The Academic Research Organisation (ARO) Platform provides comprehensive sponsor support for the management of clinical trials and studies, covering all phases of research—from Phase I to Phase IV—throughout the entire study lifecycle.

The Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (Sponsor Activities Coordinator) to join its ARO Unit. The successful candidate will contribute to the coordination and oversight of sponsor-related activities within clinical research projects related to the “PROYECTOS DE INVESTIGACIÓN CLÍNICA INDEPENDIENTE” (File No. ICI22/00106), funded by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) under the 2022 call of the “Acción Estratégica en Salud 2021–2023” programme.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Conduct 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 or equivalent in Health Sciences
Training in monitoring clinical trials.
Good command of Catalan, Spanish and English

Desirable:

Additional training in Good Clinical Practice

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

At least 6 months of experience working in Clinical Research Field
Independence and flexibility
Communication skills and teamwork
Availability to travel within the country

Desirable:

Experience working as a Clinical Research Associate

Labour conditions:

Working hours: Full-time (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: Contract linked a project (until 31st December 2026)

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: 16-06-2026

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 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 d’Hebron 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 lopd@vhir.org. DPO: dpd@ticsalutsocial.cat. More information can be found here.
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