Research Project Manager
The European Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (ECRIN, www.ecrin.org) is a non-profit research organisation currently looking for a Research Project Manager to work on projects related to clinical research data management. The position is open in Paris, France, for a duration of 12 months with the possibility of renewal, starting as soon as possible.
About ECRIN:
ECRIN is a not-for-profit European research infrastructure, specialising in multinational clinical research for all medical disciplines.
ECRIN connects national clinical research networks, mostly academic clinical trial units having the capacity to manage clinical trials on the national level. ECRIN provides information, consultations and operational clinical trial tasks and services to Sponsors and/or investigators of clinical trials initiated by academic investigators or small and medium-sized enterprises. ECRIN’s involvement covers all clinical trial activities, from study planning and preparation of grant applications to the set-up and conduct of multinational clinical trials in any disease area.
ECRIN also contributes to a growing portfolio of EU-funded projects to develop new services, tools, and knowledge to meet the needs of medical research communities.
ECRIN headquarters are in Paris. We are a highly multicultural, collaborative and inclusive team, committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and enabled to reach their professional potential.
About the Position:
The position is interesting for someone interested in project management in a multinational research environment. The Research Project Manager will work with the ECRIN Data Team on projects related to clinical research data management.
Main responsibilities:
• Coordinating projects and/or contributing to work package and task activities
• Driving the involvement of relevant internal or external experts to meet the project objectives
• Organising/attending project meetings and events, with occasional travel across Europe
• Contributing to scientific documents such as project reports and deliverables for the European Commission, and to the preparation of scientific publications and outreach materials
• Contributing to the operational support of tools developed within the Data Team such as the clinical research Data Sharing Repository and the clinical research MetaData Repository
• Contributing to the preparation of proposals in competitive calls
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
Requirements
• Good oral and written communication in English (working language)
• Ability and willingness to work in a team
• Attention to details
• Flexibility
• Ability to work on different projects at the same time
Desirable skills:
• Data management in a scientific context
• Experience with legal and ethical requirements of data sharing
• University degree/PhD in Health/Life Sciences or in Data Science
• Experience in project management, in particular EU funded projects (H2020, Horizon Europe, Marie Curie, Erasmus+, IHI)
Also appreciated:
• Experience in operating at European/international level
• Statistical knowledge
• Software/coding literacy
The post is a full-time twelve-month contract (CDD) according to French law with the possibility of renewal. We can consider applications for part-time employment. The salary is set according to European/international standards for similar positions and will depend on qualifications and experience.
It will satisfy a person who enjoys working in a young, international and friendly environment.
Diversity and inclusion: ECRIN values inclusiveness, equal opportunities and non-discrimination. It offers attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.
For more information, please visit our website www.ecrin.org.
Benefits:
All employer coverage following the French law: collective life and health insurance (prevoyance and mutuelle), complementary pension
35-hour week with flexible working arrangements (including 2 days teleworking/week, after a trial period),
Subsidised transport
Meal vouchers
HOW TO APPLY: A Curriculum Vitae and letter of motivation (optional) shall be addressed to Mrs Alicja Szofer-Araya (Alicja.SZOFER-ARAYA@ecrin.org), who may also be contacted for further details.
Deadline to receive applications: May 22nd, 2026
Expected start date: as soon as possible