Job Description

Job Title: Associate Director – Research and Education

Location: Dubai

Summary

The Associate Director – Research & Education will lead and drive the organization’s clinical excellence strategies to improve the clinical operations, support evidence-based practices, and improve patient outcomes. This role is responsible for developing and overseeing clinical operations, research & education initiatives, cultivating an innovative environment, and aligning research priorities with strategic goals. Maintain a strong on-site presence across facilities conducting gap analyses, coaching clinical leaders, and validating improvement initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in developing a comprehensive Clinical Excellence strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify key challenges and priorities in clinical operations and quality improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and engage teams and stakeholders to enhance patient satisfaction and drive clinical initiatives.
• Define, monitor, and report on KPIs for clinical performance.
• Manage budgeting and resource allocation to support clinical operations and initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation by promoting new technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
• Build partnerships with academic institutions, industry leaders, and other healthcare organizations to enhance research and development opportunities.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to integrate initiatives into clinical and operational practices.

Technical Responsibilities

• Design and implement quality improvement initiatives based on data-driven insights.
• Ensure clinical operations comply with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical protocols.
• Oversee the analysis and visualization of data related to Clinical Excellence and Academic Affairs.
• Partner with performance/analytics teams to ensure dashboards inform clinical decision-making.
• Drive the development of new projects addressing current clinical and operational challenges.
• Identify and leverage emerging trends in healthcare and technology to improve patient care, operations, and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years in healthcare administration or management in a senior leadership role.
• Master’s degree or advanced clinical training is preferred / PhD Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Licensed clinician with an accredited clinical degree (MD, DO, RN with MSN/DNP, PharmD).
• Proficient in research design, methodology, and data analysis, with a solid understanding of healthcare trends, innovations, and emerging technologies.

About PureHealth

PureHealth is the UAE’s largest integrated healthcare platform, committed to revolutionizing the nation’s healthcare ecosystem and advancing the future of health through innovation, technology, and world-class care delivery.

Why Join Us

At PureHealth, you’ll be part of a transformational journey to redefine healthcare through technology and human-centered innovation. We empower our teams to create impact, challenge boundaries, and lead change. Working with us means contributing to a purpose-driven mission—advancing the future of health—while growing your career in one of the UAE’s most dynamic, fast-evolving organizations.