Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting‑edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient‑centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

M42 is seeking a Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition to lead the global talent acquisition agenda. This is a role with global responsibility for TA strategy, operating model, technology, AI adoption, governance, and performance outcomes, alongside direct leadership accountability for the Talent Acquisition team across the UAE and Bahrain
. The role will build a world‑class, scalable, and digitally enabled TA function that supports business growth, critical skills delivery, nationalization objectives, and workforce transformation in a highly regulated, staff intensive and multinational environment.

• Set and lead the global TA roadmap and operating model aligned with business and workforce priorities and needs.
• Establish global TA policies, governance frameworks, and standards, ensuring consistent execution across our global regions.
• Own and be accountable for company wide TA outcomes, including time to hire, quality of hire, critical skills availability, nationalization targets, and cost efficiency.
• Lead global employer branding and EVP strategy to strengthen attraction in competitive talent markets.
• Provide direct leadership and oversight of TA delivery across the UAE and Bahrain, addressing local market and regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with regional and country leadership to anticipate workforce needs and ensure timely hiring of clinical, technical, and leadership talent.
• Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, nationalization frameworks, regulatory requirements, and data privacy obligations.
• Lead a high‑performing TA team in the UAE and Bahrain, embedding consistent processes, technology, and governance.

• Co‑own and architect the global TA strategy with the Group CHCO, ensuring full alignment with the broader Human Capital and business strategy.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior executives on workforce planning, talent availability, and hiring risk.

• Own the global TA technology roadmap (ATS, CRM, assessments, onboarding).
• Lead the responsible adoption of AI and advanced analytics across sourcing, screening, matching, and workforce planning.
• Establish a data‑driven TA operating model with enterprise dashboards, predictive insights, and robust reporting.
• Set standards for ethical AI, data privacy, fairness, explainability, and regulatory compliance.

• Hold authority over global TA budgets, technology investments, and recruitment vendors.
• Directly oversee executive‑level hiring across the M42 Group, including senior leadership and critical roles.

• CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent certification advantageous.
• 10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience from an international environment, including senior leadership roles at global level.
• Proven success designing and scaling global TA operating models.
• Experience leading large‑scale TA digitization and transformation initiatives.
• Practical exposure to AI‑enabled hiring tools and workforce analytics platforms.
• Experience in regulated, staff intensives and complex environments; healthcare sector experience preferred.
• Strategic, commercially minded TA leader with strong executive presence.
• Data‑driven decision‑maker with a clear focus on outcomes and value.
• Strong governance mindset, particularly in compliance, data privacy, and ethical AI.
• Able to lead change at scale and influence senior stakeholders globally.

This is a high‑impact executive opportunity to shape talent acquisition in a fast‑moving global company, with real authority over strategy, technology, AI adoption, and regional delivery in the UAE and Bahrain, within a mission‑critical, fast‑growing organization. If this resonates, we would love to hear from you.