Overview
The Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is seeking a Commercial and Academic Clinical Research Director to lead the strategic development, integration, and operational excellence of its clinical research activity within one of Europe’s most dynamic biomedical ecosystems.
Operating across a highly structured and multidisciplinary environment, the selected candidate will lead a Directorate embedded within VHIR’s Scientific Management Area. This Directorate brings together a comprehensive portfolio of specialised units dedicated to the delivery of clinical research, including Clinical Core Facilities Coordination, a Clinical Trials Operations Unit and a Clinical Trials Economic Budget Unit.
The role sits within a broader institutional structure composed of Management (Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Digital Transformation), Scientific Strategy, Competitive Research, Innovation and Business Development, and Communication, ensuring strong cross-functional alignment and institutional impact.




The selected candidate will strengthen Vall d’Hebron’s position as a leading clinical research centre, promote collaborations with industry and academic partners, and ensure excellence in the delivery of commercial and academic clinical trials.
Main responsibilities
- Define, lead, and implement the overall strategy for both commercial and academic clinical research at VHIR, strengthening the institutional positioning of the Vall d’Hebron Campus as a national and international reference centre for clinical research.
- Promote the development of strategic partnerships with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, as well as other stakeholders in the healthcare sector, while fostering collaboration with academic institutions and public and private organisations, with the aim of enhancing activity acquisition, innovation, and the scientific, healthcare, and economic impact of the institution.
- Ensure operational excellence, sustainability, and cross-functional coor

📌 Commercial & Academic Clinical Research Director (España)
🏢 Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) - Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca
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