Talent.com
Khibraty
Managing Director, Center of Excellence in Military Health ResearchKhibraty • Toronto, ON, CA
No longer accepting applications
Managing Director, Center of Excellence in Military Health Research

Managing Director, Center of Excellence in Military Health Research

Khibraty • Toronto, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

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

The selected leader will act as an executive coach to the appointed Managing Director and share joint accountability for the setup and management of the Research CoE. Responsibilities may include:

  • 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

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have demonstrated success in establishing and leading reputable health research centers or institutions (experience in military or government-related health research is a plus),
  • Hold an advanced degree such as a PhD, MD, or D.Sc., with extensive research credentials,
  • Possess at least 15 years of progressive experience in health research leadership, including 8 or more years at a senior level,
  • Bring deep research experience in fields such as military medicine, infectious diseases, trauma, or related specialties (preferred),
  • Have held leadership roles in research institutions, academia, or public health agencies, and maintain active membership in relevant professional organizations,
  • Exhibit exceptional leadership, collaboration, and people development skills,
  • Be adept at data-informed decision-making and experienced in managing complex organizations,
  • Show adaptability and commitment to excellence in a fast-evolving healthcare and research environment,
  • Be committed to developing national capabilities through active mentorship and leadership development.

Create a job alert for this search

Managing Director, Center of Excellence in Military Health Research • Toronto, ON, CA

Similar jobs

Director of Clinical Biomarkers

RecursionToronto
Full-time +1

Be among the first 25 applicants.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Recursion is at the forefront of reimagining drug discovery and development through broadening the fun... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Strategy in Life Sciences

WierdAdvisoryToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Elevate strategy in health care with Wierd(A)dvisory as a Director.Leverage your expertise to empower client decision-making in this senior role with remote flexibility.At Wierd(A)dvisory, we're se... Show more

 • Promoted

Research Director, Software Channels

IDG (International Data Group)richmond hill, on, ca
Part-time

The Research Director for Software Channels & Ecosystems is a senior role covering channels and ecosystems specific to software-centric channels and ecosystems, and also all the external factors th... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Medical Engagement and Strategy

MundipharmaToronto
Full-time

Elevate patient care as the Director of Medical Engagement and Strategy in Canada.Oversee Medical Affairs initiatives and engage with external stakeholders to drive compliance and scientific excell... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Operations

BaycrestToronto, ON, CA
Full-time +1

Baycrest Academy for Research and Education.Baycrest Academy for Research and Education (BARE) conducts and promotes research and experimental development – including but not limited to basic, clin... Show more

 • Promoted

Clinical Recruitment & Retention Director

HEALWELL AI (TSX: AIDX)Toronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Join a dynamic team in Toronto as the Clinical Recruitment & Retention Director, focusing on participant recruitment for clinical trials.Lead a skilled team to meet research objectives effectively.... Show more

 • Promoted

Strategic Director for Partnerships and Ecosystems

Parkinson CanadaToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Lead strategic initiatives as the Director of Partnerships and Ecosystems at Parkinson Canada, enhancing access to care for those living with Parkinson’s.This remote role involves partnership strat... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Operations - Dog Health & Supplements - Dr. Dobias Healing Solutions Inc.

Dr. Dobias Healing Solutions Inc.newmarket, on, ca
Full-time

Dobias International | Remote — North America | Full-Time.Dobias Natural Healing is a mission-driven company built around one simple belief — that dogs live longer, healthier, happier lives when th... Show more

 • Promoted

Regional Clinic Director

PollinToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Reports to: Medical Director / VP Operations.This is a senior leadership role for someone who wants to shape what a modern fertility organization looks like — across multiple sites, across discipli... Show more

 • Promoted

Regional Director

WelldiagnosticsToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

WELL Health Diagnostic Centres is looking for a Regional Director to join our growing team of healthcare professionals!.Reporting to: Vice President - Operations.About WELL Health Diagnostic Centre... Show more

 • Promoted

Regional Director

WELL Health Diagnostic CentresToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

WELL Health Diagnostic Centres is looking for a Regional Director to join our growing team of healthcare professionals!.Reporting to: Vice President - Operations.About WELL Health Diagnostic Centre... Show more

 • Promoted

Director Health System Transformation & Strategy Realization

Innovative Medicines Canada - Médicaments novateurs CanadaToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Director Health System Transformation & Strategy Realization.Direct message the job poster from Innovative Medicines Canada - Médicaments novateurs Canada.Innovative Medicines Canada has an excitin... Show more

 • Promoted

Director Development, SJHC Foundation

St. Joseph's Health Centre, TorontoToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation inspires philanthropy to support the delivery of extraordinary care close to home.Joe’s as a leading community academic hospital that meets the needs of Toronto’s ... Show more

 • Promoted

Transformative Medical Director Role for Strategic Leadership in Canada

Mundipharma InternationalToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Lead innovative medical affairs as a Country Medical Director in Canada.Drive scientific leadership while balancing compliance and strategic execution across healthcare landscapes.As a key member o... Show more

 • Promoted

Research Director, Software Channels - richmond hill

IDG (International Data Group)richmond hill, on, ca
Part-time

The Research Director for Software Channels & Ecosystems is a senior role covering channels and ecosystems specific to software-centric channels and ecosystems, and also all the external factors th... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Major Gifts

BaycrestToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

The Baycrest Foundation has an exciting opportunity for a.Reports to: Chief Development Officer.Minimum 3x a week in office (subject to change).When in office: 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto.Compens... Show more

 • Promoted

DIRECTOR, INDIVIDUAL DIRECT CHANNEL (HYBRID)

Green Shield Canada (GSC)Toronto, ON, CA
Full-time

When it comes to health, we’re always looking for ways to push for better.It’s why we were founded in the first place.In 1957, our founder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrific... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Client Partner

Reverba Globaltoronto, on, ca
Full-time

We believe the real patient experience should shape every healthcare decision.Our mission is to elevate and amplify patient voices—transforming lived experience into insight that drives meaningful,... Show more

 • Promoted

FHOClinical Director GTA/Virtual Hybrid

Rocket DoctorToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

This is a great opportunity for physicians who want to get involved in clinical leadership, but in a flexible model supported by a broad interprofessional group, so that they don’t have to manage t... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Applied Intelligence, Products Portfolio

Huron Consulting GroupToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

The Director of Applied Intelligence Products Portfolio plays a pivotal role in advancing Huron’s Healthcare Insights portfolio by shaping, scaling, and activating a unified cross-domain analytics ... Show more