Managing Director, Center of Excellence in Autism

Dignity Physician Careers • $160K — $200K *
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in establishing and leading autism care centers or multi-site programs of excellence.
  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or M.D.) in clinical psychology or neuroscience with specialization in autism spectrum disorder.
  • Strong research background in autism or related neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • At least 15 years of healthcare operations leadership experience, with minimum of 8 years in senior roles.
  • Deep understanding of healthcare finance, regulatory environments, and care models.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to achieve excellence in autism care.
  • Evaluate and enhance service performance across the autism care network.
  • Conduct strategic reviews of clinical services, research, outreach, and communication initiatives.
  • Lead department transformation to improve efficiency and patient/family experience.
  • Establish global partnerships with leading autism care and research institutions.
  • Define and monitor performance indicators for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate autism-related operations into broader healthcare systems.

Benefits

  • Full-time contract preferred with a focus on long-term impact.
  • Opportunity to lead a transformative healthcare initiative in Saudi Arabia.
  • Role includes co-founding an institution dedicated to autism care.
  • Collaboration with a national counterpart to shape healthcare strategies.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a rare opportunity for a senior healthcare leader to co-found a transformative institution dedicated to autism care in Saudi Arabia. The selected candidate will serve as Joint Managing Director of the Autism CoE and as a key advisor to senior leadership on autism-related healthcare strategies. They will work closely with a Saudi national counterpart to oversee both the establishment and long-term operations of the Center.
  • Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Contract Type: Full-time preferred.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected leader will act as an executive coach and co-director, jointly responsible for all aspects of the Autism CoE's launch and management. Key responsibilities may include:
  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to realize the vision of excellence in autism care,
  • Evaluating current capabilities and enhancing overall service performance across the autism care network,
  • Conducting a strategic review of clinical services, research, outreach, and communication initiatives,
  • Leading the transformation of existing departments to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize the patient and family experience,
  • Establishing partnerships with leading autism care and research institutions globally,
  • Defining and monitoring performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement,
  • Collaborating with senior leadership to integrate autism-related operations into the broader healthcare system.


KEY REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate should:
  • Have a proven track record in establishing and leading autism care centers or multi-site programs of excellence,
  • Hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or M.D.) in a relevant field such as clinical psychology or neuroscience, with specialized training in autism spectrum disorder,
  • Demonstrate a strong research background in autism or related neurodevelopmental disorders,
  • Bring at least 15 years of leadership experience in healthcare operations, with a minimum of 8 years in senior roles,
  • Possess deep knowledge of care models, healthcare finance, and regulatory environments,
  • Have a successful history of developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive improved outcomes and operational efficiency,
  • Exhibit excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills,
  • Be experienced in managing complex organizations with a data-driven and outcomes-focused approach,
  • Be committed to building local leadership capabilities through active coaching and mentorship.

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