Associate Director (Strategy & Special Projects - Healthcare)

Job description / Role

As an Associate Director, you will be part of a strategic team, focused on identifying and developing high-impact ventures and projects that align with corporate objectives and Dubais broader economic ambitions. This role supports the end-to-end process of evaluating, piloting, and operationalizing new business initiatives in innovative and emerging sectors.

Client Details
Well established government backed entity in Dubai exploring a broad range of new strategic initiatives to create a lasting impact.

Description
* Develop strategic frameworks for identifying and pursuing high-impact business ventures aligned with corporate and regional economic goals.
* Lead the conceptualization and incubation of innovative initiatives in emerging sectors such as healthcare, wellness, and life sciences, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic objectives.
* Craft comprehensive business cases and investment strategies to secure funding and drive venture sustainability.

* Collaborate with senior leadership to define priorities and shape the strategic direction of new ventures and partnerships.
* Drive strategic stakeholder engagement by building robust domestic and international relationships to support venture goals and corporate reputation.
* Monitor market trends and competitive landscapes to identify disruptive opportunities and refine corporate growth strategies.
* Oversee strategic performance metrics and governance frameworks, ensuring ventures meet key milestones and deliver on objectives.

Job Offer
* Attractive compensation package
* Opportunity to work closely with influential leadership in an impactful role

* An undergraduate degree from a top-tier university, preferably in the fields of healthcare, medical sciences, engineering or a related discipline. Masters degree in Business Administration is required.
* 3 to 5 years of experience in an international strategy consulting firm with exposure to strategy engagements in the healthcare/life sciences sectors.
* Proven ability to translate high-level strategies into actionable business ventures with strong decision-making and financial acumen.

* Experience managing cross-functional teams and projects, delivering on time with attention to detail and quality standards.
* Strong relationship-building, networking, and presentation skills to engage and influence diverse stakeholders effectively.
* Advanced use of MS Office tools, statistical programs, and project management software, with demonstrated ability to support venture initiatives.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the worlds leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & AccountingBanking & Financial ServicesProcurement Property & ConstructionEngineering & Supply ChainOil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human ResourcesSalesMarketingTechnologySecretarialExecutive SearchLegal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.