Associate Project Manager (Community Studies)

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 Associate Project Manager will support the Centre for Operational Research and Excellence (CORE) in strengthening project operations and research quality across a diverse portfolio of studies, including community-based studies, health systems research, epidemiological studies, and qualitative research. Working closely with investigators, project managers, and the centralized project operations team, this role will focus on coordination, standardization, and development of scalable operational support models that enhance study implementation while respecting investigator-led ownership

Reporting Relationships

Directly reports to Head of Project Operations

Duties and Key Responsibilities

The Associate Project Manager would be expected to:

• Work with investigators, project managers, and study teams across multiple therapeutic areas and research methodologies to understand current implementation approaches, operational challenges, and support needs in the non-clinical trial space.
• Organize and support meetings, workshops, and discussions with investigators, project managers, and implementation staff to surface operational requirements, quality gaps, and opportunities for shared solutions, ensuring these conversations are inclusive and investigator-led.
• In collaboration with project managers, investigators, and CORE stakeholders, contribute to the identification of areas suitable for standardization, including work processes, templates, guidance documents, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), while ensuring flexibility for study-specific needs.
• Support the design of practical implementation plans that improve research quality and operational efficiency across diverse study types, drawing on inputs from study teams and the centralized project operations function.
• Assist in developing and documenting different models of project operations support (e.g., ad hoc support, component-based support, or integrated support through routine project meetings) that can be adapted based on study complexity and investigator needs.

As a Team Member:

• Participate in team meetings and activities relating to the Leprosy trial and own work area;
• Participate in special projects to improve processes, tools, systems and organisation;
• 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;
• 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 Work Health and Safety legislation and operate in accordance with established Occupational Health and Safety practice and procedures at the Institute.
• Promote and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff and visitors.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Qualifications: Qualification in life sciences, medical sciences with;
• Experience of at least 3 years in clinical/ community trial management;
• Demonstrated capability to produce outcomes and achieve objectives within agreed time periods;
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and proven strategic thinking;
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, with ability to influence others to achieve common goals;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high level of proficiency in English and the ability to work well autonomously;
• Excellent team-workskills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders;
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and to be adaptable to changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments;
• Strong focus on producing the highest quality of work and on ensuring optimum accuracy of outputs;
• Well organised and efficient, with the capacity to work under pressure;

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

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details, current and expected CTC/salary. Clearly mentioning the job title <Associate Project Manager (Community Studies)> 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 adult.