Medical Specialist – Clinical Visits

Context

The Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC) is a research center dedicated to the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and the study of cognitive functions affected in healthy and pathological aging. It was created in 2012 by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, with the support of the Pompeu Fabra University.

The mission of the BBRC is to provide innovative solutions to decipher and prevent biological changes and cognitive dysfunction associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Due to the aging of the world population, these diseases constitute a global challenge, since for example, dementia can reach epidemic levels in 2050, with a forecast of more than 150 million people affected, if is not found a way to prevent its appearance and development.

The BBRC received the HR Excellence in Research award (HRS4R) granted by the European Commission; a recognition that shows its adherence to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Research Staff. The center offers a stimulating and favorable working environment in accordance with the Charter and Code, which describes the rights and responsibilities of researchers and their employers, and contributes to the creation of a transparent, attractive and open ecosystem at an international level.
Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Pompeu Fabra University and “la Caixa” Foundation are permanent members of the BBRC Board. The center is affiliated with and located in the Ciutadella Campus of the Pompeu Fabra University of Barcelona, in a building inaugurated in 2016. The BBRC headquarters has excellent technical facilities, including a 3TMR scanner dedicated to research, and spaces for conducting Clinical Trials and EEG. State-of-the-art scientific facilities, effective management and continuous high-standard peer-review evaluation are the BBRC core proceedings to ensure achieving world-class research results.

BBRC is also part of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), a large research facility that hosts other seven different research institutions related to biomedical research, including the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG), the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), the Department of Experimental and Health Sciences of the Pompeu Fabra University (CEXS-UPF), the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE CSIC-UPF), the Barcelona Institute of Global Health (ISGlobal) and the Barcelona site of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), among others, in a multidisciplinary, collaborative and stimulating international environment in close contact with a clinical setting, thus conducive to translational research.

More information about BBRC: www.barcelonabeta.org

About the job

The Barcelonaβeta Research Center (BBRC) is looking for a full-time physician to strengthen the clinical team and support the execution of research studies focused on the prevention of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. The professional will be integrated into the Clinical Operations team and provide support to the BBRC's medical and neurology teams, participating in medical visits for both observational studies and clinical trials. 

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical projects (clinical trials and observational studies) for the prevention of cognitive decline within the BBRC:
  Perform medical visits with participants, in observational studies and clinical trials, with a focus on participant safety, medical follow-up, and strict adherence to study protocols.
• Conduct clinical and neurocognitive assessments, including the review of complementary tests such as neuroimaging, laboratory results, and other relevant biomarkers.
• Actively participate in project-related meetings (feasibility, site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits).
• Collaborate with the Medical Coordinator and Clinical Operations Coordinator to ensure timelines and study milestones are met across different projects.
• Be responsible for pharmacovigilance      .including the review and reporting of adverse events (serious and non-serious), in compliance with regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical discussions with the BBRC team and Hospital del Mar, including regular case review meetings.
• Contribute to transversal activities at BBRC, such as internal training sessions, methodological support, and the review or development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and presentation materials.

Required qualifications and professional experience

• Medical degree.
• Specialist Geriatrics or other medical specialties with proven experience in cognitive decline.      Neurology residency (MIR) is considered.
• Experience in the assessment of patients with cognitive impairment.
• Knowledge and experience in the interpretation of neuroimaging tests (brain MRI).
• Familiarity with clinical study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) guidelines.
• Demonstrated independent medical judgment.
• Excellent verbal skills in English and Spanish; Catalan will be positively considered.

Personal skills
 

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to think independently and work collaboratively (empathic and focused team- worker).
• Organizational skills: ability to initiate, manage and direct multiple tasks and projects is necessary.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems.
• Interest in joining a non-profit organization with a mission of high social impact.

We offer

•  Starting date: Immediate
• Full-time position, 38 hours weekly.
• Salary will depend on experience and will be in accordance to the BBRC's reward Policy and Development Plan.
• Flexible Compensation plan (meal card, health insurance, kindergarten).
• Holidays: 23 working days proportional to the date of hiring. Furthermore, other extra calendar days such as long weekends and days in March-April and December.
• We offer a very stimulating environment with infrastructure and unique opportunities for professional development.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. We offer as well, the unique research opportunity in a highly innovative project in a multidisciplinary institution.
At BBRC we also care about developing your professional abilities and career. We evaluate the potential of our team to develop the skills necessary to achieve a high level of professional performance.

Application process

To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing the following

• Cover Letter: Highlighting your interests, experience, and motivation for joining the Foundation's mission.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• References: the names and contact details of up to three references will be requested as the candidacy progresses. 
  All documentation must be submitted confidentially and electronically to talent@barcelonabeta.org .Subject: Medical specialist visit of clinical studies
   

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