Do you love the moment where a bold scientific idea becomes a real innovation that helps patients? IRBLleida is looking for a
Deputy Director - Research & Innovation
to turn great biomedical research into tangible impact for people and the health system.

In this role, you’ll be right at the centre of the action: setting the research and innovation agenda, connecting basic and clinical teams, and building partnerships with hospitals, universities, industry and international networks.

You won’t just manage projects - you’ll help decide which ideas deserve to move forward and how to turn them into funded programmes, technologies or new services.

What you’ll do:
- Shape and implement IRBLleida’s research and innovation strategy.
- Spot high‑potential projects and push them from lab results to real‑world applications.
- Grow competitive funding and strategic collaborations at national and international level.
- Promote an innovation culture that is fast,



collaborative and focused on patient benefit.

Why this role is genuinely exciting: you join an institute with solid scientific foundations and ambitious strategic plans, at a moment where innovation is accelerating and structures are evolving. You’ll have room to improve how things are done, launch new initiatives, and position IRBLleida as a key player in the Catalan and European biomedical landscape.

If you combine scientific credibility with strategic vision and enjoy working across disciplines and institutions, this position offers a unique chance to grow your career while making a visible difference.

Ready to bring research and innovation closer to patients and society? Apply now.

*Outstanding communication skills in Spanish and English (spoken and written) are required for this position.*

📌 Deputy Director (Lérida)
🏢 Talento Cientifico
📍 Lérida