Overview
Manager of Operations, Mediterranean Regional Hub Jobs in Dubai, UAE/Dubai at St. Jude Global Operations Platform LLC – Rep. Office
Manager of Operations, Eastern Mediterranean Regional Hub St. Jude Global Operations Platform LLC – Rep. Office Dubai, United Arab Emirates St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is one of the world’s premier centers for research and treatment of catastrophic diseases in children, primarily pediatric cancers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee in the United States, St. Jude seeks to advance cures, and means of
prevention
, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Within St. Jude, the Department of Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) is a growing department looking for professionals who are eager to help implement the St. Jude Global (SJG) mission by training the clinical workforce, developing and strengthening health systems and
patient-centered
initiatives, and advancing knowledge to sustain
continuous improvement
through research. SJG is at a pivotal moment in the development of its Regional Programs, establishing hubs across the globe to improve outcomes for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases around the world.
St. Jude has established the St. Jude Global Operations Platform LLC – Rep. Office (SJGOP), a foreign branch of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, as the first regional hub, which is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. SJG is seeking a dedicated Regional Hub Manager of Operations, to oversee operations and administrative services for the hub. This hub will drive the work of SJG’s Eastern Mediterranean Region, which has numerous active projects and partnerships with more than 40 institutions across 15 countries in the region.
The Manager of Operations will work collaboratively with both internal and external customers to develop and systematically coordinate the administrative and operational services for the hub, working closely with the new Regional Hub Director and Regional Programs Hub team members. Because this is a new position, the responsibilities will evolve over time, which means that the Manager of Operations will have an opportunity to shape their role.
The Manager of Operations will require a physical presence in the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Hub office in Dubai, providing on the ground operational support for Hub programs, ensuring work is effective, efficient, and aligned with the St. Jude brand and mission. The Manager of Operations will be responsible for: Overseeing day-to-day operations (e.g., finance, technology, facilities, and human resources) of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Hub, including operational processes, negotiation of contracts and vendor management, and coordination with other departments;
Leading the design and implementation of policies and procedures in
collaboration
with internal (e.g., Memphis-based operations teams) and external parties (e.g., vendors) to deliver impact on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality of operational processes;
Managing HR services, including payroll, benefits, recruitment, compliance with contractual agreements, and any additional activities, with vendor and St. Jude Human Resources;
Managing budget and resource planning for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Hub in alignment with the department budget;
Managing real estate, including lease payments, office design needs, and
communication
with landlord, building, insurance, and other facilities vendors;
Managing internal office respons…
Title: Manager of Operations, Mediterranean Regional Hub
Company: St. Jude Global Operations Platform LLC – Rep. Office
Location: Dubai, UAE/Dubai
Category: Management, Administrative/Clerical
