Director of Personalized Health
NEOM
- Saudi Arabia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support in the development and delivery of the division strategy through hypothesis development, scenario testing, feasibility studies, and related tasks.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations in the annual planning and budgeting cycle
- As part of the team
- Collaborate with population health and planner experts to incorporate Personalised Medicine programs into the broader health system and health and wellness initiatives.
- Reassess and adjust targets and implementation plans accordingly to new and/or changed master plans
- Support in the development of structures and processes for monitoring projects and activities
- Independently lead and deliver assigned activities and projects.
- Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Provide periodic reports regarding project progress, challenges, risks, and mitigation plans
- Actively take part of and contribute to workshops and activities related to asset, equipment, and digital infrastructure development
- Contribute to the development of the scope of work documents.
- Support in internal and external communications activities
- Actively participate in sector and cross sector meetings and initiate meeting structures for effective interaction with stakeholders related to assignments
- Manage stakeholders’ feedback on issues, challenges and unmet requirements and develop action plans
- Act as a role model for the sector in interaction with other sectors and departments
- Lead by example, supervise and coach team members and colleagues to perform at their best
- Promote a high-performance working environment embracing NEOM’s values
- All Health Wellbeing & Biotech divisions
- Other Sectors and Departments e.g., Sport, Education, Food, Environment, Operations, Projects, Technology & Digital, etc.
- Healthcare Regulatory Authorities (worldwide)
- Health services providers
- External consultants
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in genetics or a closely related field, specifically focusing on its applications within healthcare.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in the healthcare sector.
- At least 10 years of experience in leading and managing projects.
- A solid history of formulating and executing health interventions based on genetics.
- Skilled in interpreting genetic data and applying personalized medicine strategies within population health frameworks.
- Proficiency in cutting-edge analytical methodologies, tools, and technology.
- Demonstrated experience in leveraging big data, including genomic information, to develop novel health solutions, with a track record of converting complex datasets into tangible insights.
- Proven ability to convey intricate analytical results to a wide array of stakeholders effectively.
- Significant leadership and team development experience, with an emphasis on mentorship.
- Experience in managing contracts and relationships with vendors in contexts that demand intensive data handling.
- A comprehensive understanding of the healthcare landscape, encompassing the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in personalized medicine.
- A bachelor's degree in Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a similar discipline is mandatory.
- A master's degree or higher in Medical Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field is required, with a preference for candidates holding a PhD.
- Additional training or certifications in big data platforms or analytical tools such as Hadoop, Spark, Python, R, SAS, SQL are highly advantageous, reflecting a strong foundation in both the practical and theoretical aspects of data analysis.
- Executive leadership or management training from an accredited institution or professional body, emphasizing strategic planning, leadership, and organizational change management to support high-level decision-making and team leadership.
- Certification in genetics counseling or clinical genetics is desirable, indicating a deep understanding of genetic information's implications on patient care and health outcomes.