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:
The Scientific Project Manager will have the following main responsibilities:
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

📌 Pre-Award Scientific Project Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Barcelona