Director, Environmental Sciences Operations

M42 Health; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

M42 Health is seeking an experienced Operations Director - Environmental Sciences to lead CTL Labs and Rasid Lab, driving operational excellence, quality, and regulatory compliance across complex lab operations.

The role requires strategic oversight, stakeholder alignment with government entities, and the development of multidisciplinary teams to deliver results and expand capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Senior leadership experience in laboratory operations.
• Experience with multiple stakeholders including government and regulatory entities.
• Fluency in Arabic and strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and governance for CTL Labs and Rasid Lab, ensuring operational efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee laboratory operations in line with international accreditation standards (e.g., ISO) and local regulatory requirements.
• Lead operational planning, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and turnaround time (TAT).
• Ensure full adherence to quality assurance programs, including EQA and IQA, and maintain laboratory accreditation status.
• Manage and align shareholder expectations, with a strong focus on government entities and key partners such as QCC.
• Drive service delivery excellence and client satisfaction across all laboratory services.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, including capacity expansion, new testing capabilities, and service diversification.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective workforce planning, training, and succession readiness.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and business continuity requirements across all operations.

Skills

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Laboratory operations

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Arabic language

English communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, or related

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

M42 Health is seeking an experienced Operations Director - Environmental Sciences to lead CTL Labs and Rasid Lab, driving operational excellence, quality, and regulatory compliance across complex lab operations.

The role requires strategic oversight, stakeholder alignment with government entities, and the development of multidisciplinary teams to deliver results and expand capabilities.