Healthcare Business Development Manager (Saudi Arabia) — Licensing & Recruitment of International Do

About Volna

Volna is a Dubai-based healthcare company founded by physicians in 2022. Our mission is to help international doctors build successful medical careers in high-growth healthcare markets.

We specialize in:

• Medical licensing support
• Exam preparation (Prometric, SMLE, DHA, DOH, MOH)
• Physician recruitment and relocation

Our track record:

• 1,500+ doctors successfully prepared and supported
• 45,000+ doctors in our professional database
• 25+ exam preparation programs across medical specialties
• Partnerships with 20+ clinics and hospitals in Dubai
• One of the largest doctor-focused platforms in the region

We provide full end-to-end support: exam preparation → licensing → relocation → employment.

We are now expanding into Saudi Arabia (KSA) and are looking for a locally connected healthcare professional to lead market development.

Role overview

We are seeking a Healthcare Business Development Manager based in Saudi Arabia to help establish strategic partnerships with hospitals, regulators, and healthcare organizations.

This role is critical for building Volna’s presence in KSA and requires deep knowledge of the local healthcare ecosystem and direct relationships within the industry.

This is not a generic sales role. We are specifically looking for someone with healthcare network and experience in Saudi Arabia.

Key responsibilities

Partnership development:

• Build relationships with hospitals, clinic groups, and healthcare providers
• Connect with HR directors, medical directors, and recruitment teams
• Establish recruitment partnerships for international doctors

Market integration:

• Provide local insight into licensing pathways (SCFHS, SMLE, Mumaris+)
• Support development of compliant licensing and recruitment workflows
• Help navigate regulatory, operational, and cultural requirements

Strategic expansion:

• Identify key hospitals and priority specialties
• Support Volna’s expansion strategy in Saudi Arabia
• Facilitate meetings and introductions with key healthcare stakeholders

Local representation:

• Act as Volna’s representative in Saudi Arabia
• Support on-the-ground business development activities
• Help establish Volna as a trusted partner in the KSA healthcare ecosystem

Requirements (critical)

Must-have:

• Based in Saudi Arabia
• Experience working in healthcare (hospital, recruitment, licensing, or healthcare consultancy)
• Strong network within Saudi healthcare sector
• Direct relationships with hospitals, HR, or medical institutions

Highly preferred:

• Experience with SCFHS, Mumaris+, SMLE, or healthcare licensing
• Experience in medical recruitment or healthcare partnerships
• Experience working with international doctors
• Understanding of healthcare hiring workflows

Personal profile:

• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Strategic thinker with execution ability
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Fluent English and Arabic

What we offer

• Strategic role in international healthcare expansion
• Opportunity to shape Volna’s entry into Saudi Arabia
• Collaboration with experienced international healthcare team
• Competitive compensation (base + performance-based)
• Long-term growth opportunity

How to apply

Please apply via Indeed or send your CV and LinkedIn profile.

Contact person:
Nelli Khayalieva
Head of Product, Volna
nellykhayalieva@gmail.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract