Executive Director

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About the Organization

At The George Institute, we believe everyone has the right to a healthy life. We are a research organisation that finds solutions to some of the world's biggest health challenges.

From pioneering clinical trials to transformative digital health innovations, we’re translating evidence into scalable solutions that deliver real-world impact. It’s our ongoing dedication to rigorous, high-quality research that makes this a reality.

While our reach is global, our presence remains local, ensuring we understand the needs of our communities and that our projects are focused on what matters most to them.

Job Description

The George Institute (TGI) is seeking an Executive Director (ED) for India, who will be a member of the global Executive Leadership Team. This role includes being one of The George’s Scientific Leads for a global portfolio of research programs and the CEO for George Institute Services. The ED will develop and implement a vision and strategic plan for the long-term sustainable growth of The George Institute India, in partnership with its other offices and key collaborators across India and more than 40 countries across the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Support global Institute development as part of the global Executive Leadership Team. Lead strategic planning, people strategy, revenue generation, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Partnership Development: Maintain strong relationships with key universities, healthcare providers, international agencies, government departments, industry and donors and identify cross-regional collaboration opportunities.
• Financial Performance and Sustainability: Secure funding for large-scale research programmes. Expand relationships to grow philanthropic and commissioned research revenue.
• Research Leadership: Oversee a portfolio of global research programmes. Provide thought leadership and mentorship for high-quality research, impactful outputs and translational activities.
• Cultural Leadership: Foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, collaboration, creativity, integrity, and excellence. Attract, develop, and retain world-class talent.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• A strong track record as a strategic and inspirational national or international leader in a comparable complex and high-performing environment, with substantial experience of working in India.
• Experience developing domestic and global collaborative relationships, with universities, international health agencies, government departments, industry and other partners.
• A track record of community engagement and involvement, including with civil society organisations and advocacy coalitions.
• Experience in evidence-based advocacy, engagement, and thought leadership activities for policy and systems change
• An outstanding international reputation for, or ability to lead, innovative research in areas of research relevant to TGI and the conduct of large-scale clinical, epidemiological, health systems, and/or population health research, with a focus on collaboration and addressing health inequity
• Strong research publication record with evidence of impact on knowledge, health, or economic outcomes.
• Extensive experience in capacity building, training, guiding, and motivating research students and early to mid-career researchers.
• PhD or equivalent in a relevant health-related discipline.

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