About This Opening
IIM Bangalore is looking for a Research Manager to work as a full-time consultant with its Centre for Health Economics and Policy, which sits within the institute's Centre for Public Policy. The notice, Ref: IIMB/HR/RECT/2026/61, was issued on 20 October 2026 and the online application closes on 3 November 2026. The Centre works on universal health coverage, primary health care, health financing and insurance, digital health and health-system strengthening.
What The Role Involves
The Research Manager will handle the day-to-day running of the Centre's research programmes under the guidance of its leadership. The main responsibilities listed are:
- Planning and delivering projects on time, with workplans, milestones, trackers and risk management.
- Supporting study design, literature reviews, data collection and the preparation of research papers, policy briefs and reports.
- Tracking budgets and expenditure, helping with donor reporting, proposals and concept notes, and coordinating procurement.
- Liaising with partners, government bodies and funders, and organising workshops, roundtables and webinars.
- Guiding research assistants and project staff and preparing periodic progress reports.
Who Should Apply
The post suits experienced professionals with a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline and 8-10 years of research or project-management experience, ideally in health or public policy. A Ph.D., knowledge of India's health system and experience with grants and budgets will strengthen an application. The notice also looks for clear communication, attention to detail, comfort with data and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Points To Remember
- Every field of the online form must be completed.
- Keep scanned copies of your 10th and 12th marksheets, semester-wise marksheets, degree and post-graduation certificates, experience letters, pay slips for the last 3 months (or 3 months' income proof) and any training certificates ready before you start.
- Applications without these documents will be treated as incomplete.
- The number of vacancies, age limit and fee are not stated in the notice.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, so keep an eye on your email after applying.