The Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital.

The Biomedical Data Intelligence Unit (BIDU) is a transversal core facility within the Digital Transformation Area, providing expertise in biostatistics, bioinformatics, data science and artificial intelligence applied to biomedical research. BIDU supports research groups across the Vall d’Hebron Campus, ensuring methodological rigor, reproducibility, data governance and quality compliance.

We are looking for a Senior Biostatistics Supervisor Technician to spearhead the operational flow of our biostatistical support services, ensuring that every stage of experimental design and data analysis meets the highest standards of scientific rigor. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the technical execution of projects, acting as a vital link between the technical team and the Head of Unit to ensure milestones are met with excellence.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Supervise and participate in the technical execution of biostatistical services and report progress to the Head of Unit.
Perform quality assurance and validation of analysis deliverables to ensure they meet study requirements and rigor standards.
Provide methodological advice to researchers on study design, sample size calculation, and analysis methods.
Support the Head of Unit in administrative tasks, including billing validation and technical management of contracts.
Conduct technology watch to implement new methods and pipelines within the quality system.
Co-lead the design of the Unit's teaching activities and provide technical mentoring to students.
Maintain and update operational procedures within the Quality Management System.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Experimental Sciences with a strong quantitative component.
Master’s degree in Biostatistics or a related field.
Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (Professional proficiency).

Desirable:

PhD in Biostatistics or a related field.
Specialized training in Quality Management (ISO 9001) and/or Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

At least 3 years of experience performing and supervising biostatistical analysis in research or hospital environments.
Advanced command of statistical software (R, Stata, SAS, or SPSS).
Knowledge of Clinical Trials methodology (Statistical Analysis Plans, randomization processes).

Desirable:

Familiarity with project management methodologies (PMP, Agile) and quality systems.

Labour conditions:

Working hours: Full-time (37,5 hours per week).
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Gross annual salary: €38,000.
Contract type: Permanent contract.

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: 10-08-2026

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.
Data Protection Authority: APDCAT