Senior Research Fellow (Senior Medical Writer)

About The George Institute

The George Institute for Global Health was established in 1999 with a mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly underserved populations, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat the world’s biggest killers: non-communicable diseases and injury.

With offices in Australia, China, India and the UK, our 700+ people support 245+ active projects and clinical trials across 50+ countries, with 400+ more staff across our social enterprises. We focus on the global health challenges that cause the greatest loss of life, the greatest impairment of life quality and the most substantial economic burden, particularly in resource-poor settings.

Together with our academic partners, UNSW Sydney in Australia, Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India and Imperial College London in the United Kingdom, we work with a global network of collaborators, undertaking clinical, population and health systems research.

Our experts are among the most cited globally, bestowed accolades for excellence and innovation, and regularly participate in policy fora. Our research is published in leading academic journals, referenced in policy documents, and recognised for its excellence, innovation and impact. We are designated a WHO Collaborating Centre (WHO CC) for Injury Prevention & Trauma Care, and a WHO CC for Population Salt Reduction. Since 1999, we have raised more than $1 billion for research and produced over 10,000 peer-reviewed publications and other academic outputs.

What we do

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship

For more information about The George Institute, visit www.georgeinstitute.org.

The George Institute India

The George Institute, a wholly owned legal not-for-profit Indian research institute, has been conducting research related activities in India since 2002. The George Institute India’s mission mirrors that of the parent organization, namely the discovery and implementation of solutions to chronic and disabling health problems through research, policy development and capacity building.

A number of large-scale projects in population, health systems and clinical research, funded by a diverse group of sponsors, both public and private, are conducted in India. The George Institute India comprises two distinct operating groups: Research and Development, and Infrastructure and Resources. It has two separate offices - in Hyderabad and New Delhi, where the research staff and senior management are based.

Context and Role

The Senior Research Fellow will support the program head and other sernior researcher in primarily developing research study documents and disseminiation material. This role will provide seamless support by working with internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting Relationships

Directly reports to Program Head

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Regulatory and clinical documentation

1. Lead or contribute to Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) in accordance with ICH E3 and relevant regional guidance.
2. Draft and edit clinical overviews and summaries (e.g. Module 2.5 and 2.7) and related dossier components.
3. Draft study documents including study protocols, and associated documents.
4. Support responses to regulatory questions and variations.
5. Ensure internal consistency, traceability, and scientific accuracy across regulatory submissions.

Reimbursement and HTA writing

6. Contribute to reimbursement dossiers and health technology assessment submissions.
7. Work with health economics and outcomes research teams to clearly present clinical and economic evidence.
8. Ensure alignment between regulatory and reimbursement narratives.

Publications and scientific communications

9. Draft and revise manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
10. Submit manuscript to Journals.
11. Prepare abstracts, posters, and slide decks for scientific meetings.
12. Manage author comments and journal reviewer responses.

Quality and compliance

13. Ensure documents meet applicable regulatory, journal, and ethical standards.
14. Maintain version control and document history.
15. Apply a critical eye to data interpretation and presentation, flagging inconsistencies or weaknesses early.

As a Team Member:

1. Participate in team meetings and activities relating to human resource and own work area;
2. Participate in special projects to improve processes, tools, systems and organisation;
3. Take responsibility for personal learning and development and for setting achievable and meaningful work objectives and managing personal targets, meeting obligations of the Institute’s Performance Management and Development Policy;
4. Demonstrate commitment to GI’s values, including performing to an exceptionally high ethical standard and focus on integrity, collaboration and teamwork in all efforts.

Work, Health and Safety

• Comply with GI’s Work Health and Safety Policy and related procedures, and similar policies which apply when visiting the premises of affiliates and collaborating sites.
• Promote and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff and visitors.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

1. Strong scientific background (e.g. medicine, pharmacology, biomedical science, epidemiology, or related discipline).
2. Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications.
3. Proven experience in medical writing for regulatory and/or clinical development contexts.
4. Excellent written English, with the ability to write clearly, precisely, and concisely for technical audiences.
5. Ability to work with clinical datasets, statistical outputs, and study protocols and other documents.
6. High attention to detail and comfort working to tight timelines.

Desirable attributes

1. Medical qualification (MBBS, MD, MPharm/PharmD or equivalent).
2. Expertise or experience in hypertension or cardiovascular medicine.
3. Familiarity with European, UK, US, or Australian regulatory processes.
4. Experience with fixed-dose combinations, large outcomes trials, or pragmatic trial designs.
5. Experience contributing to reimbursement or HTA submissions.

Personal attributes

1. Scientifically rigorous and intellectually honest.
2. Comfortable engaging with senior clinicians, statisticians, and regulators.
3. Able to work independently while integrating feedback constructively.
4. Calm under pressure and reliable with deadlines.

  For more details, please see the Position Description for this role.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details, and current and expected CTC/salary. Clearly mentioning the job title <Senior Research Fellow (Senior Medical Writer)> in the subject line to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by the 28 February 2026.

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it.  So we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.

Everyone is encouraged to apply, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, and mature-aged adults.