Head of International Projects Unit

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The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission in **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**VHIR embraces Equality and**

**Diversity. As reflected in our values**

**we work toward ensuring inclusion**

**and equal opportunity in**

**recruitment, hiring, training, and**

**management for all staff within the**

**organization, regardless of gender,**

**civil status, family status, sexual**

**orientation, nationality, religion,**

**age, disability or race.**

**Head of International Projects Unit**

**Competitive Projects Directorate**

Under the leadership of the Competitive Projects Directorate, the International Projects Unit supports the scientific

community at Vall d’Hebron throughout the full lifecycle of international competitive projects. The Unit encourages and

supports researchers in the pursuit of international competitive funding for research, detecting opportunities and

contributing to the development of quality proposals. Once the desired funding is achieved, the Unit also provides

guidance on regulations compliance and post-award management for the best research outcomes.

The aim of the Unit is to contribute to the leadership of HUVH and VHIR in biomedical research, positioning Vall d’Hebron

in the European and International Research Agenda.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Education and qualifications**:
**Required: -**

University degree, in Health Sciences preferred
- Specific training in competitive research projects
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Fluency in English (business level)
- Good command of Catalan and/or Spanish

**Desirable: -**

A PhD will be highly valued.
- Project Management training.

**Experience and knowledge:

- **

Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in management of research international projects funded by the
European Commission and others national and international calls.
- Proven understanding of the international research funding programmes.
- Experience in team management.
- Experience in the healthcare sector will be valued.
- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission in **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**VHIR embraces Equality and**

**Diversity. As reflected in our values**

**we work toward ensuring inclusion**

**and equal opportunity in**

**recruitment, hiring, training, and**

**management for all staff within the**

**organization, regardless of gender,**

**civil status, family status, sexual**

**orientation, nationality, religion,**

**age, disability or race. -**

Strong team-building skills
- Ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
- Influencing, leading, and delegating abilities.
- Excellent organization.
- Clear focus on business development.
- Commitment and willingness to support the Institution’s strategic objectives.
- Proactive attitude.

**Main responsibilities and duties: **

Plan the strategy of the International Projects Unit and define its objectives, under the supervision and

coordination of the Competitive Projects Director

Promote and design Operation and Evaluation Plans for the achievement of the Unit’s goals.

Plan the activities of the Unit and distribute tasks among team members and collaborators.

Analyze the volume and nature of work to establish the appropriate profiles of collaborators and coordinate

interdependence relationships among tasks.

Lead the refinement of internal processes to establish standard work procedures, promote the

interdependencies with other units, especially the National Projects Unit, Legal Unit, Finance and Accounting,

Human Resources, Innovation Unit, and others.

Promote the creation and/or improvement of common work tools.

Participate and represent the unit and the institution in conferences and other external events, locally and