The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive cancer research center dedicated to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases. It was created in 2010, and since then has experienced an exponential growth.
The IJC is also part of the network of Excellence Research Centers of Catalonia (CERCA) and was accredited as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities in 2024. Since 2018, the Institute has also been accredited by the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (FCAECC) Additionally, IJC is one of the centers integrated into the Institut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) accreditation as Accredited Health Research Institute (IIS) by the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII).
The IJC's main headquarters is located within the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus, alongside other leading biomedical institutions, providing direct access to cutting-edge scientific and technological facilities, as well as complementary community services. The IJC has six locations integrated into reference hospitals: Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Clínic, Hospital Sant Pau, Hospital Josep Trueta, Hospital del Mar and Hospital San Joan de Déu. This facilitates close collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, fostering translational research that integrates basic science with clinical practice in clinical settings.
The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute, dedicated to promoting, developing, transferring, managing, and disseminating research, scientific and technological knowledge, teaching, and training in the field of hematological biomedicine of excellence particularly concerning leukemia and other malignant hematologic diseases; is seeking to hire a SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER to provide legal assistance and safeguard the Institute’s interests, reporting to the Legal Unit of the research institute.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
The professional will join the Legal team to provide specialized legal support to research and
translational activities. The role will focus on providing legal advice and drafting, reviewing, and
negotiating agreements and contracts related to these research and translational activities of
the Institute, mainly linked to two the new Programs Path2Cure (P2C) and the Centre for 22nd
Century Diagnostics (C22D).
Main functions:
Framework agreements, research collaboration agreements and scientific collaborations at both national and international levels, in preclinical and translational activities and AI-based translational projects, with healthcare entities, multicentre research networks and industry partners.
Intellectual property and technology transfer agreements, including commercialization of IP assets, License Agreements, Material and Data transfer agreements (MTA/DTA) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA).
Clinical trial procedures, including cooperative clinical trial group agreements.
Grant agreements for both competitive and non-competitive projects.
Sponsorship and donation agreements.
Legal advice to research activities in the following legal areas:
Biomedical research regulations, including legal advice on ethics committee submissions and approvals, and on the legal and regulatory requirements governing the collection, use, storage, transfer of biological samples/clinical data and related policies.
Regulatory requirements applicable to translational research and therapeutic development, including support for IND-enabling activities and interactions with regulatory authorities such as the EMA and AEMPS.
Legal and regulatory aspects of artificial intelligence applied to biomedical research and precision medicine, including compliance with emerging regulatory frameworks.
Definition of the research activities in compliance with personal data protection regulations, including GDPR and LOPDGDD, public procurement procedures, and employment-related legal matters affecting scientific personnel, including dual affiliations in coordination with HR.
Liaise with regulatory authorities, funding agencies, and external lawyers to carry out the administrative and legal procedures required for the research activities.
Registration and update of legal records and documentation of the research activities.
Perform other legal duties inherent to the position or required by the Head of Legal or the Managing Director.
WHAT WE NEED
Education:
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles within research environments, hospitals, or public/health institutions.
Expert knowledge of the legal framework applicable to biomedical research, data protection and public procurement.
Experience in providing legal advice to scientific and/or clinical teams.
COMPETENCIES
Ability to work in a team, with strong organizational and planning skills.
Effectiveness and results orientation.
Analytical thinking with ability to design legal strategies adapted to each project.
High sense of confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Catalan and Spanish.
Accuracy and attention to detail in task execution.
Proficiency in IT tools.
WHAT WE OFFER
DEADLINE
Please submit your application by August 20, 2026.
WHO WE ARE?
The mission of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute is to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of cancer, with a special emphasis on Leukaemia and other malignant blood diseases, with the aim of finding a cure for these diseases.
The IJC’s vision is to be a world-class reference and excellent research center that contributes to the improvement of results, and the cure of patients affected by leukaemia and other malignant haemopathies, through innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, talent, and professional experience.
In 2019, IJC was honored with the “Human Resources Excellence in Research Award” by the European Commission, recognizing the alignment of our human resources policies with the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) guides research centers of excellence in implementing and upholding these standards within their policies, emphasizing training, professional development, and mobility opportunities.
The IJC’s commitment to these values and principles strengthens our internal policies and ensures that our members have the optimal conditions and environment for their professional development.
The Board of Trustees is composed of representatives of the Generalitat de Catalunya (regional government), University of Barcelona, Autonomous University of Barcelona, the City of Badalona and the Jose Carreras International Leukaemia Foundation
The Catalan government provides hard money on an annual basis. The Jose Carreras International Leukaemia Foundation provides start-up funds, project funds as well as financial support for investments.
The JCI has an international scientific advisory board served by prominent researchers from US and Europe.
The IJC has been awarded ERC and other EU grants.
The IJC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
