The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
ISGlobal is looking for a full-time Project Manager that will coordinate the overall execution of the ACROBAT project, with support of the scientific and clinical coordinators, ensuring alignment with project objectives, agreed timelines, resources and quality standards, providing input and support to the research team and the partners linked to the project.
Lead overall ACROBAT's implementation, according to scientific and operational work plan.
Ensure that project activities are implemented according to project objectives and timelines
Identify and escalate issues through existing channels.
Monitor the project progress with identified project management tools and data analysis software, and promote timely decision-making.
Monitor project adherence to the legal frameworks, written protocols, procedures and agreements with the funders/sponsors.
Meet with project’s PI and WP leaders, technical teams, budget holders and grants managers to review project expenditure, and provide support as requested in planning the next year’s budget.
Guide timely procurement of resources and items necessary to execute study protocols and activities.
Ensure a proper filing (hard copies or electronic documentation) of all protocol-related and non-protocol-related project documents.
Supervise and coordinate the work of local teams and Partners across ACROBAT study sites (Mozambique, Gabon, Ethiopia and Uganda).
Supervise and mentor other junior colleagues in the admin/finance/operational sections of the project.
Detect potential logistic and timeline risks, propose solutions, and escalate issues to the appropriate senior expert when necessary.
Act as focal contact for study implementation with the funder, sponsors, and external collaborators or contracted services.
Prepare technical summaries of project activities, progress and achievements for internal and external reporting, including preparation and submission of deliverables and project reports to the EC.
Support economic reporting by coordinating work of all grant managers and liaising between the European Commission in each reporting period.
Support the PIs and Scientific Direction to create links between ACROBAT and other relevant institutional hubs or programmes.
Support implementation of activities from other projects in the group that serve as the basis or interact with the ACROBAT project.
Contribute to the dissemination of study outcomes to key stakeholders and national regulatory bodies, and participate in data analysis, interpretation, publications and oral presentations if desired.
AUXILIAR TASKS
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.
Strong organizational skills to cope with multi-tasking daily work, anticipate work plan and challenges and prevent delays, used to work in a goal-oriented approach and meeting deadlines.
Resilient and a strong team play with the ability to work independently without supervision, while seeking alignment with PI and coordinators’ views.
Critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills, with ability to handle troublesome situations and think ahead with a leading attitude.
Good people management skills and strong communicator with the ability to set clear performance-oriented objectives and mentor junior staff.
Ability to encourage and support several teams to meet objectives, and to refocus or reorient activities if necessary.
Objective, upright and diplomatic approach towards internal and external partners, with the ability to lead complex discussions and support different backgrounds and cultures to negotiate fair solutions.
Ability to adapt to changing situations focusing on the needs, goals and priorities of the project and the research organization.
The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
PhD degree in biomedicine or a relevant field, with knowledge of tropical medicine and global health, and interest in managing consortium-based, international projects.
Demonstrated experience in managing European projects (Horizon, EDCTP) or consortium-based projects, including the reporting to funders.
Demonstrated experience in implementing large clinical studies and trials, single site or multi-site.
Experience working with data collection and management tools, as well as data analysis tools.
Contract: 2 years
Salary: According to ISGlobal internal salary scale
Work-Life Balance: 36 days off per year (23 vacation days + 13 personal days)
Start date: September 2026
Applicants must complete the application form and upload a CV and a Cover Letter. Each document must be clearly named with the candidate’s name and surname.
Applications will remain open until 21th of August.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted and interviewed as applications are received. Interviews may take place during the application period.
We encourage diverse applications, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political beliefs.
The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.
If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.
