Budget Technician

Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution, located in Barcelona (Spain) that promotes and develops innovative biomedical research at the University Hospital Vall d'Hebron. VHIR is oriented towards finding solutions to the health problems of the citizens and has the will to contribute to the scientific, educational, social and economic development within its area of competence.

VHIR is seeking a budget technician to join our organisation as a key member of the Clinical Trials Budget Unit. The final candidates will support the area in performing, negotiation, follow-up of the budgets and proforma invoice management of the clinical trials activity developed at VHIR; thus, contributing to the success of VHIR’s clinical research strategy.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• At least Bachelor's degree in Economics and/or Business Administration and Management.
• Fluent in Catalan and Spanish (level C), English (level B2).
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
  

Desired:

• Knowledge of clinical trials is a plus.
  
  

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 2+ years of experience in budgeting, invoicing, negotiation, preferably in a clinical trials-based environment.
• Proven experience as an administrative / financial / personal assistant.
• Solid financial analytical skills and attention to detail, with expertise in accounting and proposal negotiation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a calm person and able to interact with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Well-organised, proactive, results oriented professional with close attention to detail
• Team player with ability to interact with different units / departments of the Organisation
• Ability to work as a team
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
  

Desired:

• Previous experience in the public sector and/or Research Institutes will be positively valued
• Proactivity and learning ability
• Business orientation and service vocation
  

 Main responsibilities and duties:

• Preparation and review of economic reports and budgets related to clinical trials
• Management and maintenance of the Non-Competitive Research Directorate price catalogue
• Communication with research teams/promoters/suppliers
• Follow-up of activities to reconcile and prepare pro forma invoices and final invoicing
• Follow-up and resolution of incidents with external and internal clients
• Economic review of sponsorship agreements and clinical trials
• Management of the internal tools of the process of budgeting, activity monitoring and billing for Clinical Trials
• Any other work-related task that contributes to the general functioning of the Commercial and Contracted Clinical Research Directorate

 Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week.
• Starting date: immediate
• Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale
• Contract: Permanent

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 11-03-2025

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