JOB DESCRIPTION
IGTP is looking for an innovation project manager to join the Research Group on Innovation, Health Economics and Digital Transformation. The selected candidate will work in the MoniK project, a project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities (Proyecto CPP2022 -009868 financiado por MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 y por FEDER, UE).
The MoniK project aims to develop an innovative biometric monitoring sensor capable of non-invasively measuring potassium levels in sweat. This cutting-edge technology is designed for continuous monitoring of patients with renal disease, enabling early detection of potassium imbalances—a critical factor in managing these conditions. By providing real-time data, MoniK seeks to support clinical decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and optimize the allocation of healthcare resources through more informed and proactive care strategies.
The selected candidate will work alongside the rest of the innovation team in the hospital to meet the deliverables associated with IGTP’s participation in the project. In particular, the candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the implementation of the clinical package at the hospital, ensuring the successful execution of the proof-of-concept studies aligned with the project’s objectives.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The selected candidate will be responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of IGTP’s contribution to the MoniK project, with a focus on managing the clinical proof-of-concept phase at the hospital. Specific responsibilities include:
- Coordinate the planning and execution of the clinical activities associated with the MoniK project at the hospital, ensuring compliance with timelines, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Act as the main liaison between IGTP, the hospital’s innovation unit, and project partners to ensure smooth collaboration and alignment on deliverables.
- Prepare and submit project deliverables related to the clinical implementation package, including progress reports and documentation for funding bodies.
- Support the setup and oversight of pilot studies, including protocol development, coordination with clinical teams, patient recruitment processes, and data collection procedures.
- Identify key stakeholders and facilitate their engagement, including clinicians, technical staff, and patients where appropriate.
- Monitor project milestones and budget related to IGTP’s role, flagging risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to dissemination activities, including presentations, reports, and scientific communications highlighting the hospital’s role in MoniK.
- Ensure internal communication across departments involved in the project and promote knowledge exchange to foster a culture of innovation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
The candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Formally trained in a healthcare or life-sciences-related discipline (biology, biomedicine, biotechnology, nursing, medicine, physiotherapy, pharmacy, etc.)
- Trained to Master level
The following requirements are mandatory:
- Experience managing innovation projects
- Medical market research and assessment of new pharmaceutical and biotechnological products
- Understanding of regulatory roadmaps the Catalan healthcare system
- Knowledge of healthcare innovation future trends
- Strong English written and oral skills
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons must attach to the application:
- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 2-3 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
- Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
- Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on May 22, 2025.
About us
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.
The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas:
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
- Community Health
- Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
- Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
- Immunology and Inflammation
- Infectious Diseases
- Neuroscience
- Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.
The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.
