Scientific & Technology Project Manager - Core Technologies

We are seeking a Scientific & Technology Project Manager, fully dedicated to the Core Technologies Programme, who will be based in the Strategy and Funding (SaF) department at CRG. The position will support the implementation of the CRG Core Technologies strategy within the institute's Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence programme, with a focus on integrated multiomics-including single-cell and spatial omics-and AI-enabled technologies. As part of SaF's team of scientific project managers, the Project Manager will apply SaF's expertise in project management and funding to projects associated with Core Technologies, rather than to individual research group projects, working exclusively with the Head of Core Technologies. The Project Manager will coordinate transversal technology projects across the Technology Units, monitor and report on the Programme's performance, support strategic planning of equipment and future investments, identify funding and collaboration opportunities, and strengthen the Programme's visibility and relationships with external users and industry.

They will work closely with the Technology Unit Heads, the SaF team and the CRG offices for technology transfer (TBDO), financial management and communication. The role sits at the interface between science, technology and institutional strategy.

• Act as the liaison between the Core Technologies Programme and CRG Communications, defining priorities, key messages and target audiences for internal and external dissemination
• Identify and provide relevant content on the Programme's technologies, capabilities, achievements and project results for the communication activities led by CRG Communications
• Advise CRG Communications on the Programme's branding and online presence, including what to highlight and when
• Collect, consolidate and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across the Technology Units
• Prepare reports for the Ministry, the Generalitat and other stakeholders, including Severo Ochoa programme reporting
• Support reporting and, when required, the qualitative and quantitative justification of projects
• Support the implementation of the Core Technologies strategy within CRG's Severo Ochoa programme, with a focus on multiomics, spatial omics and AI-enabled technologies
• Coordinate the development and updating of unit-level equipment heatmaps to support strategic planning and future equipment investments
• Support the coordination of the Innovation Lab, including interactions with technology providers and the management of equipment demonstrations, placements and collaborative technology development activities, in close collaboration with the Technology Unit Heads
• Coordinate projects within the transversal single-cell and spatial omics platform, facilitating interactions between the participating Technology Units
• Follow up on project progress and coordinate information exchange between teams and users
• Support the management of funded technology development projects led by Core Technologies (e.g. infrastructure and collaborative projects), including follow-up of milestones, deliverables and compliance with funder requirements
• Organise project and user meetings and workshops to align Technology Units, users and partners
• Identify and monitor new funding opportunities for the Core Technologies Programme, including competitive grants, infrastructure funding calls and other national and international funding schemes
• Identify opportunities for collaborative projects with research institutions, hospitals, technology providers and companies
• Contribute to the preparation and writing of project proposals supporting the acquisition of new technologies, the development of innovative applications and the Programme's technological capabilities
• Develop strategies for the valorisation of technology developments and project results, in collaboration with TBDO
• Act as a point of contact and facilitate coordination with external academic users and companies interested in accessing Core Technologies services, particularly for integrated projects involving multiple units
• Prepare presentations and briefing materials on the Programme's technologies, capabilities and achievements for visits from other institutions and for visits by the Head of Core Technologies to other institutions
• Work as part of the SaF team, applying its shared tools, standards and AI-enabled workflows, and contributing to SaF's collective activities when needed

• Contract duration: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project duration (estimated duration until June 2030)
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: As soon as possible

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.

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.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

• You have advanced MS Office 365 skills and are comfortable working with collaborative digital tools (e.g. SharePoint, Trello, Confluence), including AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude)