CMO - Director of Medical Affairs

Company: A Leading Healthcare Provider in Riyadh
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type: Full-time, Senior Leadership

About Us

Client is a premier, state-of-the-art medical facility in the heart of Riyadh, renowned for its exceptional patient care, cutting-edge technology, and world-class medical expertise. We are committed to advancing healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through innovation, research, and the highest standards of clinical excellence. As we continue to grow and shape the future of healthcare, we are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our executive team as the Director of Medical Affairs.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role at the intersection of clinical medicine, administration, and strategic leadership. As the Director of Medical Affairs, you will be the key link between our medical staff and executive management, ensuring the delivery of superior patient care while driving medical governance, quality improvement, and clinical research initiatives. Your work will directly impact our reputation, our patients' outcomes, and the professional development of our medical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Governance:

• Develop and execute the medical affairs strategy in alignment with the hospital's overall mission and vision.
• Chair and provide secretariat support to key medical committees (e.g., Medical Advisory, Credentials, Ethics).
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to hospital medical bylaws, rules, and regulations, ensuring compliance with Saudi Council for Health Specialties (SCFHS) and Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) standards.
• Manage the medical staff credentialing, privileging, and re-appointment processes.

Quality & Patient Safety:

• Lead hospital-wide quality improvement and patient safety programs in collaboration with the Quality Department.
• Analyze clinical outcomes data, identify trends, and implement initiatives to enhance the quality of care.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice among all medical staff.

Medical Staff Management & Development:

• Serve as the primary administrative liaison for all physicians, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment.
• Address and mediate professional practice concerns and conflicts.
• Oversee the planning and accreditation of Continuous Medical Education (CME) and professional development programs for medical staff.

Clinical Research & Academia:

• Provide strategic direction and administrative support for the hospital's clinical research activities.
• Foster partnerships with academic institutions and promote a research-oriented culture.
• Ensure all research activities comply with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory & Accreditation:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all matters related to SCFHS and CBAHI.
• Lead the preparation for and ensure successful passage of all national and international accreditation surveys.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid SCFHS license and classification as a Consultant (or eligibility for the same).
• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification clinical experience, with at least 5 years in a significant medical leadership or medical affairs role within a large, acute care hospital.
• Proven track record in medical governance, quality management, and accreditation processes (CBAHI, JCI, etc.).
• Exceptional understanding of the Saudi Arabian healthcare landscape and regulatory framework.
• Strong financial and budgetary management skills.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• Experience in developing and launching clinical research programs.

Job Type: Full-time