Pre-Award Scientific Project Manager

Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) - Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

Transport

Flexible remuneration

Mobility support

Wellbeing programme

23 days annual leave + 9 personal days

Descripción de la vacante

Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) in Barcelona seeks a Scientific Project Manager to support the Pre‑Award Unit in Horizon Europe proposals and competitive projects. You will work with researchers and support units to identify funding, build consortia, and guide proposals to successful submissions.

Required is a degree in biomedical sciences with business-level English; Catalan/Spanish skills are desirable.

Formación

• Experience in pre-award project management, proposal preparation and project coordination.
• Knowledge of Horizon Europe funding programmes and proposal development.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented with good teamwork.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsabilidades

• Proactively identify and attract research funding opportunities.
• Contribute to consortium building and partner selection.
• Provide tailored advice and support for grant proposals.
• Coordinate acceptance and setup of awarded projects.
• Promote VHIR’s participation in European projects and proposals.
• Attend relevant events to establish collaborations and contacts.
• Undertake other duties to support the Pre‑Award Unit.

Conocimientos

Research management

Proposal writing

Horizon Europe knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences

Doctoral degree (Desirable)

Descripción del empleo

Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public‑sector institution located in Barcelona, Spain, that promotes and develops innovative biomedical research at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. VHIR is committed to finding solutions to the health challenges faced by citizens and to contributing to scientific, educational, social and economic development within its area of competence.

The Competitive Research Directorate supports the scientific community at Vall d’Hebron throughout the full lifecycle of competitive projects. The Directorate encourages and supports researchers in securing competitive research funding by identifying funding opportunities, contributing to the development of high‑quality proposals, and supporting the successful implementation of awarded projects. Within the Pre‑Award Unit, the Project Coordination Team manages and coordinates ongoing collaborative projects and provides guidance and expertise in the establishment of new international consortia.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join the Project Coordination Team within the Pre‑Award Unit as a Scientific Project Manager. In this role, you will contribute to the development of the BIVHIR project (GPE2025-001620-P), which aims to increase VHIR’s leadership and participation in Horizon Europe projects. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and coordination of related international competitive project proposals, work closely with different research support units and researchers, and play a key role in strengthening VHIR’s leadership in biomedical research.

Main responsibilities and duties

• Proactively identify and attract research funding opportunities.
• Contribute to consortium building, including the identification and selection of strategic partners.
• Provide tailored advice and support throughout the preparation and submission of grant proposals.
• Coordinate the formal acceptance and set-up of awarded projects.
• Promote VHIR’s participation in European projects and contribute to increasing its success rate in competitive proposals.
• Attend relevant events and networking activities to establish new collaborations and professional contacts.
• Undertake any other duties related to the role, as required, to support and contribute to the overall functioning of the Pre‑Award Unit.

Education and qualifications

Required:

• University degree in biomedical sciences or a related discipline.
• Fluency in English at business level, with a high standard of written English (C1 level or equivalent).

Desirable:

• Doctoral degree in biomedical sciences or a related discipline.
• Fluency in Catalan and/or Spanish.

Experience and knowledge

Required:

• Experience working in research management, such as pre-award project management, proposal preparation, and the implementation and coordination of projects, particularly Horizon Europe projects.
• Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, creative, proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Excellent teamwork and strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Thorough knowledge of European funding programmes, with particular emphasis on Horizon Europe.
• Knowledge of other EU, national and international funding programmes, such as EU4Health, DIGITAL and NIH.
• Previous experience working in a health or biomedical research environment.
• Experience addressing Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) aspects and/or other cross-cutting aspects relevant to Horizon Europe projects.
• A track record of successful consortium management activities and/or grant applications, either as a researcher or research manager.
• International work experience.

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: 06-09-2026

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.

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