Study Coordinator (Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Research Group)

VHIR; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + 9 personal days

Flexible remuneration programme

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

Transport assistance

Corporate benefits platform

Job summary

Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron - Institut de Recerca (VHIR) seeks a Study Coordinator to support the Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Research Group in coordinating and managing clinical research projects. The role involves data management, trial preparation, and collaboration with nurses, dietitians, and medical staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences, clinical trials training, and fluency in Catalan, Spanish, and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences and training in Clinical Trials.
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (professional proficiency).
• Minimum two years’ experience with REDCap databases and good clinical practice certificate.
• Ability to coordinate clinical trials and work independently in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with parents and caregivers.
• Desirable: data management, databases and statistics training; SAP.

Responsibilities

• Assist the research team in developing studies.
• Data management activities.
• Manage clinical trials and research projects.
• Provide technical support to gastroenterology and nutrition team.
• Support study nurses, dietitians and other collaborators.
• Collaborate with medical teams and other departments in trials.
• Prepare and organise clinical trials.

Skills

Coordination of clinical trials

Data management

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication with parents/caregivers

Written and verbal communication

Organization & self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences

Clinical Trials training

Fluency in Catalan, Spanish & English

Tools

REDCap

SAP management programme

Job description

VHIR is seeking a Study Coordinator to join the Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Research Group, providing support in the coordination and management of clinical research projects.

Our group is a multidisciplinary clinical research team dedicated to advancing paediatric healthcare through the development and evaluation of innovative tools and treatments. We actively participate in clinical trials and other clinical research initiatives, working collaboratively to generate new knowledge and improve health outcomes for children and adolescents

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Assist the research team in the tasks necessary for the development of studies
• Data management activities
• Clinical trials/research projects management
• Technical support to the gastroenterology and nutrition team
• Give support to the study nurses, dietitians and other collaborates
• Collaborate with the medical team and study coordinators from other departments that might me involved in the trials
• Prepare and organise the clinical trials

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences
• Additional or specialised training in Clinical Trials
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (professional proficiency)

Desirable:

• Additional or specialised training in data management, databases and statistics

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Minimum of two years' experience with REDCap databases
• Good clinical practice certificate
• Ability to coordinate clinical trials
• Ability to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with parents and their caregivers
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Responsibility, organisation and self-motivation

Desirable:

• Experience with SAP management programme
• Sub-investigator in clinical Trials and/or research projects

Labour conditions:

• Working hours: Part-time (18,75 hours per week).
• Starting date: As soon as possible.
• Gross annual salary: €16,646.00
• Contract type: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

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: 17-11-2026

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.