Scientific Alliance Manager

C/Wellington 30 08005 Barcelona T +34 93 316 09 90 Scientific Alliance Manager at the Pasqual Maragall Foundation Context The Pasqual Maragall Foundation (FPM) was established in 2008 with the mission to promote and develop biomedical research of excellence. The Foundation is fully committed to being decisive in contributing with global solutions to the problem of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, as well as to raising social awareness to ensure that scientific support for these challenges achieves the appropriate priority. The Foundation's research is carried out through the Barcelonaßeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), a research center of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation established in 2012 with the participation of Pompeu Fabra University and “la Caixa” Foundation. The vision of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation is to achieve "A future without Alzheimer" framing it on active and healthy aging, with positive experiences and free of cognitive problems and declines. To this end, BBRC's research is directed towards the primary and secondary prevention of Alzheimer's disease, which is possible thanks to the participation of thousands of people who voluntarily contribute to scientific studies to ensure that, in the near future, there will be far fewer sick people. The Pasqual Maragall Foundation is a private non-profit entity. Its financial resources come from philanthropic donations from entities and companies, as well as from an extensive network of more than 80,000 members who contribute to funding the research. The research center's scientific staff also competitively obtains grants and subsidies, mainly from European funds and international foundations. For more information, visit our web pages: The Pasqual Maragall Foundation is a young, consolidated, and growing foundation that, along with the BBRC, currently employs more than 200 people. The FPM team has cross-functional management areas such as IT systems, finance, human resources, communication, social area, and fundraising. The BBRC's scientific team consists of research personnel and professionals in the fields of medicine, biology, psychology, and nursing, among others. All within a dynamic environment, where continuous challenges are part of the work scope of the Foundation. About the Project The Pasqual Maragall Foundation is driving the creation of a Hub that will accelerate research and innovation in the field of Alzheimer's disease, through the collaboration of different public and private actors in Barcelona, including hospitals, research centers, pharmaceutical and technology industries, and non-profit entities. The Alzheimer Hub will contribute to promoting and generating synergies for the execution of research projects of excellence bringing science, innovation, and value together. Additionally, it aims to help make Barcelona an international referent in Alzheimer's research, based on research of excellence and care work carried out in the city. Among the main objectives of this Alzheimer Hub, some are: to increase both the quantity and the quality of Alzheimer's research taking place in the city of Barcelona; to enhance the transfer of the C/Wellington 30 08005 Barcelona T +34 93 316 09 90 results of these activities into clinical practice; to attract international networking activities (congresses, courses, symposiums) about dementias in the city of Barcelona; and to increase training in all the necessary aspects for research in dementias, both for treating patients, and for supporting their families. About the job The Pasqual Maragall Foundation is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Scientific Alliance Manager to oversee and coordinate collaborative research initiatives within The Alzheimer Hub. As the Scientific Alliance Manager, you will be responsible for facilitating effective communication and collaboration among diverse scientific institutions, managing project timelines, and ensuring the successful execution of projects within an Alliance framework. This role requires a unique blend of scientific expertise, project management skills, and interpersonal abilities to foster a collaborative and productive research environment. Main Responsibilities The responsibilities for this position include: Alliance Coordination - Facilitate communication and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams involved in scientific alliance. - Ensure that the initial research network activities are successful: - Resources inventory - Scientific core facilities access. - Fellowship and grant program. - Coordinate regular meetings, workshops, and conferences to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration. Project Management - Develop and implement project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines, milestones, and budget constraints. - Monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track. - Report the activities progress to the different stakeholders, including HUB dire