European Health Projects Specialist – Project Manager (Childhood cancer and blood disorders)
Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
- Barcelona
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Bachelor's degree in science (e.g. Biology, Bioinformatic, Biotechnology, Pharmacy)
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Project Management Certification: PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is a plus.
- Fluency in Spanish (spoken)
- At least 1 year of experience as European Projects Specialist and/or Project Manager or equivalent roles performing the described tasks
- Proficiency in Excel
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize the work
- Strong time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in the management of European Health Projects, with special emphasis on Horizon Europe and EU4Health
- Knowledge of other European, national and international funding opportunities (e.g., ISCIII)
- Previous experience in health/biomedical research environment
- Monitor compliance with EU regulations on technical and financial aspects throughout the project lifecycle
- Review and validate documentation, ensuring consistency with EU guidelines
- Support the drafting of proposals, grant agreements, amendments, contracts and public tenders in collaboration with other project managers, financial managers, and legal managers
- Stay up to date with changes in EU funding rules and guidelines, proactively communicating updates to relevant stakeholders
- Deliver training sessions or guidance materials to internal staff on EU regulations and best practices in project reporting
- Provide support to ensure timely and accurate reporting of deliverables and milestones
- Provide support to the preparation and submission of periodic technical and financial reports, assisting in data collection, consolidation, and ensuring compliance with European Commission requirements and deadlines
- Collaborate with the finance department to ensure alignment between financial reporting and technical reporting
- Ensure that all expenses comply with the eligibility criteria established by EU funding regulations
- Provide support in conducting project audits
- Develop internal tools and templates to standardize information gathering and ensure easy access to relevant data
- 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: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities.
- 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.
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.