Quality Assurance Manager

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

• Full Time Opportunity
• Purpose-built location in the Health Translation Hub Randwick NSW
• Contract Information
• Hybrid working environment

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $130000 Base to $150000 Base (dependent on experience skills and capabilities)

Plus 12% Superannuation and access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging with a value of up to $15900. (more information provided below).

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 Institutes 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 here

Skills Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate

• Tertiary qualifications in a healthrelated field or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a global health research environment including managing multicountry clinical and nonclinical projects.
• Deep knowledge of ICHGCP 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 problemsolving and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organisational priorities and operate effectively in complex fastpaced settings

The closing date for applications is 22nd February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found
The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position. Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

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 beyondsingle diseases across the life courseto 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

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging

Receive an industry standard salary in addition to your Base Salary and Superannuation you will have access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to use up to $15900 of your pre-tax income on every day expenses such as rent and groceries. You will also have an option to package up to $2650 for meals and entertainment. Visit Smart Salary website for more information

• FlexibleWorking 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)

• Professional Development Support

Employees of TGI recieve a $3000 annual Learning and Development wallet to spend on approved courses to support your professional development.

• 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.

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Why The George

We are committed to attracting developing rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay

• Learning and career development opportunities
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times purchase leave location
• A global diverse inclusive team committed to making impact