VAC_107_2025 - PROJECT MANAGER

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive cancer research center dedicated to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases. It was created in 2010, and since then has experienced an exponential growth.

The IJC is also part of the network of Excellence Research Centers of Catalonia (CERCA) and was accredited as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities in 2024. Since 2018, the Institute has also been accredited by the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (FCAECC) Additionally, IJC is one of the centers integrated into the Institut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) accreditation as Accredited Health Research Institute (IIS) by the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII).

The IJC's main headquarters is located within the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus, alongside other leading biomedical institutions, providing direct access to cutting-edge scientific and technological facilities, as well as complementary community services. The IJC has six locations integrated into reference hospitals: Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Clínic, Hospital Sant Pau, Hospital Josep Trueta, Hospital del Mar and Hospital San Joan de Déu. This facilitates close collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, fostering translational research that integrates basic science with clinical practice in clinical settings.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the IJC grant’s Office. This office is responsible of the pre and post award phases of the competitive national and international grants and fellowships.

YOUR MISSION

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate a diverse array of local and international projects and scientific programs.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

On the pre-award phase of international competitive projects proposals:

• Identification of national and international funding opportunities and effective dissemination within the IJC research groups.
• Support in the promotion activities of the Unit, included organisation of information days and training activities addressed to the scientific staff.
• Support in the preparation and submission of national and international research proposals, including market-oriented proposals led by the Innovation Unit.
• On the post-award phase:
• Establish fluid communication with the different funding institutions, other research institutions, as well as with Josep Carreras’s Group Leaders and research support departments (mainly HR, Finance and Purchasing Departments).
• Project coordination: Develop and maintain tools to monitor KPIs, timelines, and budgets to facilitate coordination and support funder reporting.
• Compliance and reporting: Ensure adherence to funding rules and award conditions across the projects. Monitor budget execution, coordinate procurement, personnel hiring, and financial audits. Prepare progress and financial reports and project deliverables coordinate partner contribution and ensure timely submission.
• Risk management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project
• Follow-on funding: Identify funding opportunities, support further proposal preparation and contribute to consortium building to secure next awards, ensuring program sustainability.
• Another transversal tasks when required.

WHAT WE NEED

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Life Sciences. PhD degree will be an asset.
• Five years minimum work experience in biomedical research-support
• Proficient in writing and speaking in English.
• Proactivity, initiative and solving problem’s ability.
• Leadership and teamworking.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Thorough knowledge of national and international funding programmes and experience in grant writing and proposal development.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and inclusively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Good knowledge of Office 365; advanced skills in Excel and Power BI will be an asset.
• Passion for our mission and to contribute to boosting the societal impact of blood cancer research.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time contract (39h