Healthcare & Research Lawyer
VHIR offers a vacant position for a lawyer with experience in the area of the Healthcare and biomedical research sectors to joint our Legal Department to manage agreements with the pharmaceutical industry, oversee research funding arrangements (Research Grants), and ensure regulatory compliance in patient registry projects and clinical data governance initiatives. The selected candidate ill have the opportunity to contribute to innovative biomedical research projects, collaborate with leading healthcare and pharmaceutical stakeholders, and play a key role in ensuring legal and ethical compliance across cutting-edge research initiatives.
Main responsibilities and duties:
Participate in drafting and negotiating scientific agreements with national and international research institutions, including universities, healthcare centers, hospitals, and patient associations.
Participate in drafting and negotiating scientific agreements with national and international pharmaceutical companies, including Research Grants, Service Agreements, and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs).
Manage the legal and administrative documentation required for the creation, maintenance, and governance of Patient Registries and clinical databases.
Ensure strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable regulations and ethical guidelines governing the processing of health data, including anonymization processes, informed consent requirements, and ethics committee approvals.
Review and verify that collaborations with pharmaceutical companies comply with the Farmaindustria Code of Best Practices and other applicable industry standards.
Coordinate the contractual documentation associated with data structuring, management, and utilization for biomedical research projects.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
Law Degree
Desirable:
Master’s degree
Specific Knowledge in pharmaceutical and healthcare law.
Specific Knowledge in data protection.
Specific Knowledge in intellectual and industrial property law.
Specific Knowledge in artificial intelligence legislation.
Fluent in Catalan, Spanish, and English (minimum C1 level), both written and oral.
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
1-2 years of experience in the contractual review of biomedical research projects.
Strong attention to detail, excellent document management skills, and a solid understanding of the clinical research and healthcare ecosystem.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects in a highly regulated environment.
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: Open-ended contract linked to the project
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: 08-11-2026
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. More information can be found here: https://vhir.vallhebron.com/en/personal-data-protection
Data Protection Authority: APDCAT
- Department
- LEGAL DIRECTORATE_LEGAL UNIT
- Role
- Officer
- Location
- Barcelona
- Employment type
- Full-time