IIM Udaipur Head Centre for Healthcare Recruitment 2026

IIM Udaipur is hiring a Head for its Centre for Healthcare. This is a senior part-time, hybrid leadership role for someone with 25+ years of healthcare experience and a degree from a premier institute like an IIM or IIT. The role runs 3 days a week with monthly campus visits to Udaipur. The contract is for 2 years (renewable) and the last date to apply is 29 May 2026.

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) Head - Centre for Healthcare Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) has invited applications for the post of Head, Centre for Healthcare. The person in this role will lead the operations and strategy of the Centre, connecting academic research with healthcare policy and industry practice. This is a high-impact leadership position reporting to the Faculty Co-Chairs, ideal for a seasoned healthcare professional who can manage complex operations while driving research and advocacy work.

Who Can Apply?

• Education: You need a degree in Management or Engineering from a premier institute such as an IIM or IIT.
• Experience: You should have 25+ years of leadership experience in the healthcare sector, ideally a mix of management consulting (such as a Big 4 firm), industry leadership and social impact work.
• Expertise: Deep understanding of the Indian healthcare landscape, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and public health systems.
• Skills: Strong ability to work across matrixed organisations, bridge the gap between theory and practice, and explain complex ideas to different audiences.
• Network: An established network within healthcare policy circles and the broader healthcare industry.

Salary

• The salary is not mentioned in the notification. It will likely be decided based on your experience and the part-time nature of the role.
• Role Type: Part-time (3 days a week), hybrid — partly remote with monthly visits to the Udaipur campus.

Selection Process

Selection is based on your profile and an interaction with the Institute:

1. Application Screening: The Institute reviews your experience, education and healthcare leadership track record.
2. Interview / Interaction: Shortlisted candidates meet the Faculty Co-Chairs and selection panel.

There is no written exam for this post.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIM Udaipur careers portal at careers.iimu.ac.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form for the Head, Centre for Healthcare post.
3. Upload your CV and supporting documents.
4. Submit your application before 29 May 2026.

Important Dates

• Application Start: 14 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 29 May 2026

• Oversee the day-to-day administrative and financial operations of the Centre
• Manage the Centre's budget and project funds for ongoing initiatives like EQUIP and HEFA
• Lead and mentor researchers, project managers and administrative staff
• Act as the main link between the Centre and government bodies, NGOs and healthcare firms
• Serve as Research Director, guiding peer-reviewed papers, white papers and policy briefs
• Translate academic research into practical healthcare policy recommendations
• Secure funding through research grants, CSR funds and industry partnerships
• Organise conferences and seminars to share knowledge with the healthcare ecosystem