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Medical Director

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi, UAE with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A Medical Director in the GCC region requires communication, safety, Excel, teamwork, strategic planning. Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

Medical DirectorMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates21,500 AED37,000 AED57,500 AED80,000 AED
Saudi Arabia20,500 SAR35,500 SAR55,000 SAR76,500 SAR
Qatar22,500 QAR39,000 QAR60,000 QAR83,500 QAR
Kuwait1,750 KWD3,050 KWD4,700 KWD6,550 KWD
Oman1,950 OMR3,400 OMR5,250 OMR7,250 OMR
Bahrain1,850 BHD3,200 BHD5,000 BHD6,900 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Medical Director pay varies in the UAE

UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED

Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate

Market signals
500
postings & surveys
Year-over-year
+9%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
High
roles open now
Remote share
47%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)31,000
Scale-up (50–500)37,000
Enterprise (500+)48,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
45,000
02Cloud & SaaS
41,000
03E-commerce
37,000
04Government tech
34,500
05Telecom
32,000

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Top hiring companies

  • Sheikh Manaa Bin Hasher Al Maktoum Polyclinic
  • AREEB

Active markets

  • saudi
  • uae
What a Medical Director does
  • 01

    Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.

  • 02

    Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.

  • 03

    Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.

  • 04

    Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.

  • 05

    Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.

  • 06

    Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.

  • 07

    Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.

  • 08

    Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average Medical Director salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Medical Director in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.

  • Which GCC country pays Medical Director salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Medical Director salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.

  • Are these figures gross or net?

    All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.