Clinical Research Monitor (Rheumatology Research Group)

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 around the world.

VHIR offers a Clinical Research Monitor position looking for a self-motivated person with experience in clinical research and/or clinical trial data monitoring.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Supporting CRFs and variables dictionaries development

Coordinating and executing all aspects of the clinical monitoring process in accordance with good clinical practice and regulatory requirements (such as data entry, queries resolution, and data curation)

Training and supporting clinical research personnel at collaborating sites in protocol procedures and implementation

Reviewing data collection for accuracy and completeness

Monitoring reports of the project status

Identifying problems in protocol implementation

Reviewing/solving regulatory issues

Interfacing with clinical investigators, medical staff, management, lab technicians, and informaticians

Reporting ongoing work and site-level problems to the Scientific Project Manager and project coordinators

Traveling to collaborating sites (if needed)

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences

Master’s degree in science

Fluency in spoken and written English

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

More than 4 years of experience in clinical research and/or clinical trials data monitoring

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Highly organised

Ability to work under deadlines

Ability to work with human study participants

Proficient in word processing and database applications

Knowledge of auditing

Knowledge of good clinical practice and regulatory requirements (i.e. personal data protection)

Labour conditions:

Working hours: Full-time (37,5 hours per week).

Starting date: immediate incorporation.

Gross annual salary: €24,000.00 - 26,000.00 Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.

Contract type: Temporary contract

What can we offer?

Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).

A dynamic scientific environment of excellence, where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.

Continuous learning and career development pathways.

Flexible working hours.

23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days.

Flexible remuneration programme, including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport and more.

Corporate benefits platform, offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and more.

Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel VHIR”: VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrive - physically, mentally, and socially. Through four pillars - Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed - it fosters health, growth, and community.

International mobility support (Welcome Services): we aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family support and assistance with finding accommodation.

Deadline to apply: 30-07-2026

How We Hire:

Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills, qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.

Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.

Practical assessment: Depending on the role, candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation, or written exercise, on-site or remotely.

Checks: Education, references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.

Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.

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, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.

Information on Personal Data Protection:

Data Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected, as long as the employment relationship is in force and legal responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur, except for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can access, rectify, delete, object to, and limit the processing of data, as well as request data portability where applicable, by contacting lopd@vhir.org. DPO: dpd@ticsalutsocial.cat. More information: www.vhir.org

Data Protection Authority: APDCAT