Managing Director, Center of Excellence in Military Health Research

Organizational Overview

This opportunity is within one of the largest healthcare networks in Saudi Arabia, consisting of 26 hospitals and numerous medical service centers. The system delivers care to active-duty personnel, retirees, dependents, and referred civilian patients. As part of its long-term vision to improve healthcare outcomes through evidence-based practices, the organization is expanding its current scientific research function into a Center of Excellence in Health Research (Research CoE). This enhanced center will provide expanded capabilities, infrastructure, and leadership to position the organization as a national leader in clinical and applied health research. The Research CoE will : serve as the central authority for health research within the organization’s ecosystem and as a national leader in clinical research; lead the development and governance of clinical research across key national healthcare priorities; develop the necessary physical and technological infrastructure for research excellence; drive workforce capacity through specialized training, certification, and fellowship programs; promote innovation and establish research partnerships both locally and globally; lead the dissemination and practical translation of research outcomes into clinical practice; support the formation of national research alliances to advance strategic goals.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity for a senior, accomplished research and innovation leader to co‑found and co‑lead a flagship military health research institution in Saudi Arabia. The selected candidate will serve as Joint Managing Director of the Research CoE and a senior advisor on health research strategy. They will work in close collaboration with a national counterpart to jointly oversee the design, setup, and long‑term operation of a world‑class research center.

Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Contract Type : Full‑time (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a strategic roadmap aligned with the organization's vision for health research excellence.
• Assessing and improving the research and innovation infrastructure and performance across the healthcare system.
• Conducting strategic audits of research-related functions, including planning, budgeting, funding, infrastructure, execution, and results dissemination.
• Identifying and engaging leading global institutions as strategic research partners.
• Establishing and monitoring KPIs to ensure continuous improvement and impact.
• Working with senior leadership to ensure research operations are well integrated across the healthcare system.

Key Requirements

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