Director of Sports Science & Research Strategy

Aspetar; Doha; On-site; QAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspetar in Doha is seeking a Head of Research to provide strategic leadership for the Research and Scientific Support Department. You will guide researchers and support staff, shape the hospital's research strategy, and foster international collaborations to advance knowledge in sports medicine and athlete performance.

The role emphasizes mentoring, project oversight, and ensuring compliance with ethics and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience of 12-15 years, with 4-7 years in a similar role, preferably in a similar industry.
• Experience identifying pertinent research topics, conducting clinical trials, and overseeing projects to enhance capabilities.
• Proven international research reputation in sports injuries/illness/sports medicine in athletic populations.
• Experience in scientific team leadership, laboratory health and safety, and ethics management.
• Budget development and tracking experience.
• Desirable Arabic language skills; strong English required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop pertinent areas of research based on hospital capabilities and expertise.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar Health Research laws, ethics requirements and safety protocols in collaboration with hospital leads.
• Supervise implementation and track progress of research projects; create and maintain progress records.
• Supervise and support research staff; organize and chair team meetings; contribute to staff education.
• Liaise with project leaders to disseminate relevant research findings.
• Strategically initiate, build and manage international research cooperation with world leaders.
• Contribute to dissemination of findings with internal and external partners.
• Conduct scheduling, directing, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Provide guidance to development plans and performance management of direct reports.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend patient safety competencies and annual training as required.

Skills

Research leadership

Team leadership

Budget management

Scientific reputation

English proficiency

Sports medicine knowledge

Education

PhD or higher in Sports Science/related field

Research project management

Job description

Aspetar in Doha is seeking a Head of Research to provide strategic leadership for the Research and Scientific Support Department. You will guide researchers and support staff, shape the hospital's research strategy, and foster international collaborations to advance knowledge in sports medicine and athlete performance.

The role emphasizes mentoring, project oversight, and ensuring compliance with ethics and safety standards.