Head of Business Development

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment partner is seeking a Head of Business Development to drive growth in a premier hospital in Dubai. This role involves crafting and executing strategies for expansion, forging key partnerships, and enhancing the hospital's luxury brand. Candidates should have 5 years of experience in business development within the ophthalmology sector and exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Dynamic role with influence on business expansion

Qualifications

• 5 years in business development leadership experience in the ophthalmology sector.
• A proven ability to manage and scale premium eye hospitals within the UAE or GCC.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a high-impact business development strategy.
• Identify and capitalize on emerging trends in premium healthcare.
• Forge strategic alliances with top-tier corporates and healthcare networks.
• Analyze market dynamics to introduce innovative service offerings.
• Represent the hospital at premium healthcare forums.

Skills

Business development leadership

Strategic mindset

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Market analysis

Job description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a premier hospital in Dubai to recruit an experienced and strategic Head of Business Development who will architect a growth strategy, identify new opportunities, forge high‑value partnerships, and enhance market presence. With a keen understanding of luxury healthcare and a passion for innovation, you will craft initiatives that amplify our brand, attract elite clientele, and ensure sustainable expansion.

Strategic Growth & Market Leadership

• Develop and execute a high‑impact business development strategy to drive revenue growth, market penetration, and brand dominance.
• Identify and capitalize on emerging trends in premium healthcare, ophthalmology, and medical tourism.
• Lead expansion initiatives including new centers, partnerships, and service line extensions.

Luxury Brand Positioning & Client Acquisition

• Elevate the hospital's positioning as a premium and exclusive eye‑care destination.
• Design and implement elite patient acquisition strategies, including collaborations with luxury concierge services, corporates, and high‑net‑worth networks.
• Oversee premium membership programs, bespoke patient experiences, and VIP services.

Partnerships & Corporate Alliances

• Forge strategic alliances with top‑tier corporates, insurance providers, medical tourism facilitators, and international healthcare networks.
• Develop B2B and B2C engagement models to enhance referral networks and institutional partnerships.

Revenue Optimization & Business Innovation

• Analyze market dynamics to introduce innovative service offerings, pricing models, and revenue streams.
• Leverage data‑driven insights to optimize patient acquisition costs and maximize ROI on marketing initiatives.

Thought Leadership & Market Influence

• Represent the hospital at premium healthcare forums, industry events, and luxury lifestyle platforms.
• Drive thought leadership through whitepapers, expert panels, and high‑profile collaborations.

Requirements

• 5 years in business development leadership experience in the ophthalmology sector, with a focus on hospital operations and strategic expansion.
• A proven ability to manage and scale premium, family‑owned, mid‑size, or boutique eye hospitals within the UAE or GCC.
• Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities in the healthcare sector.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.
• Be the driving force behind a prestigious healthcare brand with a legacy of excellence.
• Work in a dynamic, high‑impact role with direct influence on business expansion.
• Collaborate with top‑tier medical professionals and industry leaders.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for luxury healthcare and a track record of driving growth, we invite you to shape the future of our client. Apply now!