The Paediatric Endocrinology Unit of Vall d’Hebron
University Hospital is a tertiary referral unit covering the whole
spectrum of paediatric endocrine disease, and works closely with
the Growth and Development research group of the Vall d’Hebron
Research Institute (VHIR). The Unit runs an active portfolio of
clinical trials in paediatric endocrinology, with a particular
focus on growth disorders, obesity and metabolic disease in
children and adolescents. We are seeking a Clinical Researcher for
a paediatrician position with hospital clinical experience and a
background in clinical trials to join the Unit on a part-time basis
(16 h/week) as a clinical research physician. The successful
candidate will run trial visits and protocol-driven assessments in
close collaboration with the principal investigators, the study
coordinators and the hospital’s Clinical Trials Unit. Main
responsibilities and duties: Conduct of clinical trial visits in
paediatric endocrinology (screening, inclusion, follow-up and end
of study) under the supervision of the principal investigator.
Assessment of eligibility criteria and management of the informed
consent and assent process with patients and their legal guardians.
Protocol-driven clinical assessments, recording and reporting of
adverse events, and review of concomitant medication. Source data
documentation, eCRF completion and resolution of queries.
Coordination with sponsors, CRO monitors, Hospital Pharmacy and the
Clinical Trials Unit, including support during monitoring visits
and audits. Support to the investigator-initiated research of the
Growth and Development group: protocol drafting, data collection
and contribution to abstracts and publications. Clinical and
research follow-up of the endocrine complications of paediatric
cystic fibrosis (CF-related diabetes, bone disease and growth), in
coordination with the Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Unit. Education and
qualifications: Required: Holds a degree in Medicine Completion of
specialis