The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is seeking to hire an International Project Manager to provide specialized support to researchers throughout the entire lifecycle of awarded international projects, ensuring efficient, rigorous management aligned with funders’ requirements.
2026_06_INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER
BADALONA
Full-time
Temporary
30,000 - 35,000 € per year
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comprehensive management of international research projects (especially European programs and other international funders) from the signing of the Grant Agreement to administrative, financial, and contractual closure.
- Act as a key liaison between researchers, funding bodies, and internal departments, ensuring smooth and efficient communication.
- Provide expert advice on post-award management, including:
- Planning, monitoring, and adjusting project budgets.
- Controlling expense eligibility according to funder regulations.
- Preparing and validating financial reports, economic justifications, and audit processes.
- Support contractual and legal management of projects in coordination with the legal department:
- Negotiation and monitoring of contracts, amendments, and international collaboration agreements.
- Ensure compliance with contractual, ethical, and regulatory obligations.
- Coordinate project management:
- Support in hiring research and technical staff.
- Manage purchases, subcontracting, travel, and international mobility.
- Monitor deadlines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and international funding program requirements.
- Identify risks and issues, proposing proactive solutions to guarantee successful project execution.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of management processes, harmonizing procedures with international standards.
- Participate in training activities for researchers on international project management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
- University degree.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing international projects, preferably within European programs.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Proficiency in Spanish (spoken and written).
- Proficiency in Catalan (spoken and written).
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently, flexibly, and responsibly.
- Planning ability and global vision, user-oriented, problem-solving skills, team spirit, and focus on continuous improvement.
Will be considered an asset:
- Experience with other international programs such as US NIH.
- Proficiency in office tools, especially SAP BUSINESS ONE.
- Master’s/Postgraduate degree.
WHAT WE OFFER
- To be defined position, interim contract until the position is filled.
- Full-time contract: 1,628 hours annually (flexible schedule).
- Remote work (2 days per week).
- 23 working days of vacation + 5 personal days + 2 days for Easter + 2 days for Christmas.
- Immediate start.
- Join an excellent multidisciplinary research center with the HRS4R award.
- Flexible compensation (nursery voucher + meal voucher).
- Training capsules provided by the company.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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.
- 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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on January 30, 2026.
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
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.