IIMB Research Manager Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has invited applications for the post of Research Manager for its Centre for Health Economics and Policy. This is a full-time consultant post that covers day-to-day running and on-time delivery of research projects. Apply online and the last date to apply is 3 November 2026.

The Centre sits within IIMB's Centre for Public Policy and produces policy-relevant evidence to strengthen India's health systems. Its work covers universal health coverage, primary health care, health financing and insurance, digital health, and health-system strengthening. The person selected will take end-to-end charge of planning, coordinating and executing projects.

Important Dates

• Last date to apply: 3 November 2026
• Notice date: 20 October 2026
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Post Details

• Post name: Research Manager (The Centre for Health Economics and Policy)
• Job type: Full-Time Consultant
• Planning and delivery: plan, coordinate and deliver research programmes and projects on time and within scope
• Budgets and reporting: track project budgets and expenditure, and support donor and funder reporting
• Stakeholders: day-to-day coordination with partners, government bodies, funders and vendors
• Events: organise workshops, roundtables, webinars and consultations
• Team: coordinate research assistants and project staff, and prepare periodic progress reports
• Proposals: help prepare proposals, concept notes and funding applications

Eligibility

• Education: A postgraduate degree in Health Economics, Public Policy, Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Ph.D. is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in research or programme/project management, preferably in the health, public-policy, or development sectors.
• Other: A proven track record of managing research projects and meeting deadlines. Knowledge of budgeting and grants administration is desirable.
• Familiarity with India's health systems and health-policy environment is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Consultant Fee

• The consultant fee will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.
• No fixed amount is given in the notice.

How to Apply

• Apply through the online form. All fields must be filled in.
• Upload the required documents: 10th and 12th marksheets, all semester marksheets and the final certificate for diploma or graduation, post-graduation documents (if applicable), all experience letters, pay slips or income proof for the last 3 months, and training certificates (if any).
• Applications without these documents will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered.
• For the full details and the application link, visit the official website.