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 structures and
multidisciplinary environment, the successful 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
multiple complementary areas - 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 play a key role




in strengthening Vall d’Hebron’s position as a leading clinical
research centre, promoting collaborations with industry and
academic partners, and ensuring excellence in the delivery of
commercial and academic clinical trials. Main responsibilities and
duties: 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 operation

📌 Commercial Academic Clinical Research Director (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña