Director, Physiology (1238)
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About the Role
The Director of Physiology leads the establishment and operation of the Physiology function at the Saudi Olympic Training Center, building an evidence-based high-performance physiology capability for Olympic and elite athletes.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the vision, strategy, and operational framework for the Physiology function
- Lead the technical development of a high performance physiology laboratory, including defining requirements and overseeing procurement
- Lead the technical design and operational set up of an environmental chamber facility
- Deliver physiological testing, monitoring, and performance diagnostics for Olympic and elite athletes
- Design individualized physiological profiling and performance optimization programs
- Lead and develop the physiology team, including workforce planning and mentorship
- Establish research partnerships with universities and high performance centers
- Ensure compliance with international testing standards, safety regulations, and data privacy requirements
Requirements
- Expertise in exercise physiology and high performance athlete support
- Experience leading a physiology laboratory or similar facility
- Experience managing a team of physiology professionals
- Knowledge of environmental chamber technologies and heat/altitude simulation
- Ability to develop policies, standards, and operational frameworks
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
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Job Purpose
- The Director, Physiology leads the establishment, development, and ongoing operation of the Physiology function within the Athlete Performance Services department at the Saudi Olympic Training Center.
Strategic Leadership & Department Development
- Develop and implement the vision, strategy, and operational framework for the Physiology function.
- Establish department policies, testing standards, workflows, athlete monitoring approaches, and quality assurance procedures.
- Build a high performance culture centered on innovation, athlete health, performance optimization, and scientific excellence.
- Contribute to integrated athlete support by collaborating with medical, nutrition, strength & conditioning, biomechanics, psychology, performance analysis, and coaching colleagues.
- Contribute physiological input to Olympic and international competition performance planning.
- Develop annual operational plans, budgets, staffing plans, and performance KPIs for the function.
Physiology Laboratory – Establishment (Build Phase)
- Lead the technical development of a high performance physiology laboratory, including defining technical requirements, workflow layouts, and operational specifications.
- Provide technical input to the procurement strategy and lead the technical evaluation of physiology equipment and systems.
- Develop technical specifications to support tender documentation and contribute to evaluation and selection of suppliers.
- Oversee the installation, calibration, validation, and commissioning of laboratory systems from a technical standpoint.
- Provide technical oversight of procurement and implementation of systems including VO2 max and metabolic carts, lactate analyzers, wearable monitoring technologies, and environmental chamber technologies.
Environmental Chamber – Establishment (Build Phase)
- Lead the technical design and operational set up of an environmental chamber facility capable of heat acclimation, altitude simulation, humidity control, environmental stress testing, and competition preparation simulations.
- Develop safety protocols, emergency procedures, and operational standards for the facility.
- Establish athlete monitoring procedures during environmental exposure testing and interventions.
- Coordinate integration with medical and emergency response services.
Applied Physiology Services
- Deliver physiological testing, monitoring, and performance diagnostics for Olympic and elite athletes.
- Design individualized physiological profiling and performance optimization programs.
- Provide evidence based recommendations across aerobic and anaerobic development, training load monitoring, recovery optimization, heat adaptation, altitude preparation, fatigue management, sleep, and competition readiness.
- Support training camps and international competition environments.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and develop the physiology team (3 positions) with responsibility for workforce planning, role design, recruitment, and onboarding.
- Provide mentorship, professional development, and performance management.
- Oversee scheduling and service delivery across SOTC locations.
- Build a continuing education and applied research culture within the team.
Research, Innovation & Partnerships
- Establish research partnerships with hospitals, universities, Olympic institutes, and international high performance centers.
- Lead applied research initiatives relevant to elite sport performance in Saudi Arabia.
- Keep the function aligned with emerging technologies and international best practice.
- Share findings internally and at relevant professional forums.
Governance, Compliance & Safety
- Ensure the function complies with international athlete testing standards and applicable medical governance frameworks.
- Comply with laboratory safety regulations and ethical and data privacy requirements.
- Develop standard operating procedures for physiology testing and oversee equipment maintenance schedules, calibration, and accreditation standards.
Our Commitment
- At Team Saudi, we care deeply about creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for our athletes and employees.
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