Medical Director

Full-time

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

JOB-22060

Matthew Donovan

Location: Saudi Arabia
Sector: Sports, Healthcare, Performance

The Opportunity

A confidential client is seeking a Medical Director to lead the clinical function of a newly established Sports Medicine Center in Riyadh.

This facility forms part of a broader healthcare platform and is being developed as an integrated sports medicine, performance, and rehabilitation environment. It will operate as a live clinical and operational asset ahead of a larger flagship centre planned within a major destination development.

The role sits at the intersection of elite sport, medicine, and performance, with a dual remit of clinical leadership and active surgical practice. The Medical Director will play a central role in establishing a high-performance, multidisciplinary model aligned to international best practice, supporting both elite athletes and an active population.

The position operates within a multi-stakeholder environment, requiring close collaboration with strategic leadership, an established hospital operator, and external advisory partners to ensure alignment on quality, safety, and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Governance

Lead all clinical services across sports medicine, surgery, and rehabilitation
Establish clinical governance frameworks covering safety, quality, and risk management
Develop treatment pathways and protocols aligned to international sports medicine standards
Set the clinical vision for an integrated, performance-led care model

Medical Operations & Team Oversight

Build and lead a multidisciplinary clinical team including physicians, surgeons, and rehabilitation specialists
Support recruitment, credentialing, and development of specialist talent
Ensure consistent clinical standards, documentation, and reporting across the centre
Work within a dual-operating model alongside a hospital partner

Athlete Care & Performance Integration

Lead diagnosis, surgical intervention, and return-to-play decision-making
Oversee coordination between medical, rehabilitation, and performance functions
Support the development of integrated athlete management systems and performance monitoring
Ensure a seamless pathway from injury through to recovery and optimisation

Service Development & Build Phase Contribution

Contribute to the establishment of the clinical model during the centre’s build-out phase
Support the development of service lines across sports medicine, rehab, and performance
Help shape workflows, clinical pathways, and team structures in a live start-up environment

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, and clinical standards
Establish KPIs and clinical performance dashboards
Monitor outcomes, patient experience, and service quality
Drive continuous improvement through data and performance insight

Strategic Contribution & Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with senior leadership to align clinical services with broader organisational objectives
Engage with external advisory partners to ensure alignment with international benchmarks
Support the positioning of the centre as a leading sports medicine and performance capability within the region
Contribute to readiness for major international sporting events, including upcoming Asian competitions and FIFA tournaments

Candidate Profile

Medical degree with board certification in Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, or a related field
Practicing sports medicine surgeon with strong clinical reputation
Significant experience within high-performance or athlete-focused environments
Track record working with elite athletes, sports organisations, or specialist sports medicine centres
Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams
Strong understanding of clinical governance, compliance, and performance integration
Ability to operate effectively within a complex, evolving organisational structure

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