Managing Director, Center of Excellence in Autism

About the Company

This opportunity is within one of Saudi Arabia’s largest healthcare providers, operating a network of 26 hospitals and numerous medical service centers. The organization is launching a Center of Excellence in Autism Care (Autism CoE) to transform the landscape of autism treatment and support across the network.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to realize the vision of excellence in autism care
• Evaluate current capabilities and enhance overall service performance across the autism care network
• Conduct strategic reviews of clinical services, research, outreach, and communication initiatives
• Lead the transformation of existing departments to improve efficiency and optimize patient experience
• Establish partnerships with leading global autism care and research institutions
• Define and monitor performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate autism-related operations into the broader healthcare system

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or M.D.) in clinical psychology, neuroscience, or a relevant field
• Specialized training in autism spectrum disorder
• Proven track record in establishing and leading autism care centers or multi-site programs
• At least 15 years of leadership experience in healthcare operations
• Minimum of 8 years in senior leadership roles
• Strong research background in autism or neurodevelopmental disorders
• Deep knowledge of care models, healthcare finance, and regulatory environments
• Experience managing complex organizations with a data-driven approach
• Commitment to building local leadership through coaching and mentorship