Quality Assurance Manager

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.   

• Full Time Opportunity
• Global Role - candidates required to be based in Australia, India or UK
• Hybrid working environment

Salary Ranges are outlined below for your preferred location.  Remuneration will depend on individual experience, skill level and demonstrated capabilities.

Australia: Pro-Rata Salary Range of $130k Base to $150k Base plus 12% Superannuation and access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging with a value of up to $15,900

United Kingdom: £62,000 - £70,000 per annum (for 1FTE) Plus 5% employer pension contribution

India: Salary Range of INR1,604,100 to INR2,556,000

The Opportunity: 

As The George Institute continues to expand its global research programs, we are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Quality Assurance Manager to lead and enhance our research quality assurance framework and governance processes. This specialist leadership role is critical to strengthening research quality, risk and compliance management, and ensuring robust research governance across our global operations.

You will drive the development and continuous improvement of Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and play a central role in supporting excellence in research delivery.

Reporting directly to the Director of Risk, Compliance and Quality Assurance, you will work closely with the CORE Leadership Group and provide direction to regional Quality Assurance teams. This is an exciting opportunity to influence research quality systems at a leading global research institute with a bold mission and strong commitment to impact.

 Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Lead the development and implementation of the Institute’s Research Quality Assurance and Risk and Compliance Frameworks.  
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders on emerging research quality, policy and regulatory matters.
• Establish and maintain governance structures for research projects, including escalations, reporting and complaints processes, and vendor due diligence.
• Manage the Research Policy and SOP Framework, ensuring regular review cycles and compliance with internal and external requirements globally.
• Establish a Quality Management System aligned with ICH E8 and strengthen quality monitoring and compliance mechanisms across the Institute.
• Maintain oversight of GCP updates and ensure availability of internal trainers for all staff and collaborators.
• Lead Research Integrity processes, including advisor training and role establishment across regions.
• Oversee data quality and confidentiality within SPoT, providing regular research reporting in collaboration with data management teams.
• Manage Life Science insurance coverage for all research projects, including annual renewals and project onboarding.
• Provide leadership, guidance and performance management oversight to the Quality Assurance team across regions. 

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate  

• Tertiary qualifications in a health‑related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Demonstrable experience in a global health research environment, including managing multi‑country clinical and non‑clinical projects.
• Deep knowledge of ICH‑GCP, global and local ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Experience writing policies and procedures, and applying risk management strategies within health research settings.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and applications in research environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organisational priorities and operate effectively in complex, fast‑paced settings

The closing date for applications is 28th February 2026    

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found 

Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.  

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to: 

• 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  

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values:

Excellence, Integrity, Can-do approach, Creativity, Impact, and Humanitarian Commitment.  

Your Career at The George Institute

Flexible Working Arrangements

We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)

Employee Wellbeing Focus

A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges.

Global Collaboration and Impact

Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving global health outcomes

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. 

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