Interim Transformation Director📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Investigo is seeking an interim Transformation Director to lead a significant, enterprise-wide transformation program. This role is for a high-growth organization within the life sciences sector, focused on scaling rapidly and establishing a world-class operational platform. The position requires a blend of strategic insight and hands-on execution, operating at a senior leadership level with oversight of delivery teams and workstreams. This is an initial 6-month contract role, requiring the successful candidate to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and available to commence within two weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of a large-scale transformation program aligned with strategic priorities.
• Serve as the central point of accountability across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment, pace, and delivery discipline.
• Define and implement target operating models across key business functions, including governance, processes, and performance frameworks.
• Drive stakeholder engagement at the executive level, building relationships and influencing decision-making.
• Establish program governance, reporting structures, and performance tracking mechanisms.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring proactive resolution of issues impacting delivery timelines or outcomes.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives with clear ownership, milestones, and measurable impact.
• Support capability development within the organization to ensure sustainability beyond the program lifecycle.
• Provide thought leadership in transformation, drawing on best practices from global life sciences and adjacent sectors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven track record leading large-scale transformation programs within complex, fast-paced environments.
• Experience operating at Director or Partner level within top-tier consulting or in a senior in-house transformation role.
• Strong background in life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, including board and executive leadership.
• Deep expertise in operating model design, program governance, and change management.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to link transformation outcomes to business value.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a hands-on, delivery-oriented mindset.
• Prior experience working in Saudi Arabia is required.
• Must be currently based in Riyadh with the ability to start within two weeks.

Required Skills

• Transformation
• Operating Model Design
• Programme Governance
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leadership
• Communication

Contract Details

This is an interim contract role with an initial term of 6 months. The position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.