Drug Development Fellow (Cildhood cancer and blood disorders)

Job title:

Drug Development Fellow (Cildhood cancer and blood disorders)

Company:

Vall d’Hebron Research Institute

Job description

The Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Division of Vall d’Hebron Hospital treats around 100 children and adolescents with cancer per year as well as up to 500 new patients with haematological conditions and performs 40-50 stem cell transplantations. All research is conducted through the Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Group of VHIR. There are 30 phase 1/2 and 15 phase 3/4 clinical trials ongoing and several patient registries. The candidate will join a very active team (there are 30 early-phase and 18 late-phase clinical trials ongoing). This team consists of 18 paediatric haematology and oncology consultants, 3 study coordinators, 2 data managers and 1 research nurse, and the candidate will be involved in the day-to-day conduct of late-phase clinical trials and patient registries.Education and qualifications:Required:

• Degree in Medicine
• Specialist training in Paediatrics (via MIR or equivalent)

Desired:

• Good command of English
• Training in biomedical research, good clinical practice, stem cell transplantation, palliative care, advanced life support
• Knowledge of medical English

Experience and knowledge:Required:

• At least 2-years of experience in paediatric haematology and oncology

Desired:

• Experience in research in paediatric haematology, oncology and stem cell transplantation
• Good communication skills and good team player
• Experience in Clinical Trials in paediatric haematology and oncology, particularly early-phase

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Participation in recruitment and trial-related activities of patients with haematological malignancies enrolled in early/late-phase clinical trials (paediatric haematology and oncology).
• Communication with sponsors.
• Participation in the development of academic clinical trials, our personalised medicine programme and research projects led by the unit in the field of paediatric hematologic malignancies, in close collaboration with ITCC Prepare/Organize.
• The post holder will be able to conduct academic research in the field of paediatric haematology and oncology, with the possibility of conducting a doctorate/PhD degree.

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week
• Starting date: immediate
• Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
• Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports… among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 17-07-2025
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.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 23:45:19 GMT

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