Senior Specialist - R&D and Innovation: UAE National
Michael Page
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Salary:
AED 4,320,000
-
AED 4,800,000
per year
Contract type: Full time
Senior Specialist - R&D and Innovation: UAE National
A high-impact government-affiliated entity at the centre of Abu Dhabi's long-term infrastructure and development agenda. The organisation operates in a technically demanding, forward-looking environment, with a strong mandate to embed innovation, advanced technologies, and research-driven decision-making into major projects.
Job Description
Quote job ref: JN-072026-7052782
- Drive innovation across strategic city-wide infrastructure
- UAE National with R&D or Innovation experience in digital solutions
A high-impact government-affiliated entity at the centre of Abu Dhabi's long-term infrastructure and development agenda. The organisation operates in a technically demanding, forward-looking environment, with a strong mandate to embed innovation, advanced technologies, and research-driven decision-making into major projects.
Job Description
- Lead end-to-end R&D initiatives tied to infrastructure priorities
- Shape and execute innovation strategies with senior leadership
- Integrate emerging technologies into live and future projects
- Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Oversee delivery, quality, timelines, and resource allocation
- Provide technical insight on trends, data, and methodologies
- Deliver concise reporting and recommendations to leadership
- UAE National with strong English proficiency.
- 6+ years' experience in R&D, innovation, or similar
- Background in engineering, AI, research, or related field
- Proven track record delivering complex research initiatives
- Understanding of Abu Dhabi infrastructure landscape
- Ability to operate across strategy, delivery, and stakeholder engagement
- Direct impact on nation-shaping projects
- Exposure to cutting-edge innovation and technology
- High-visibility role within a strategic government entity
- Strong long-term career progression and credibility
Quote job ref: JN-072026-7052782
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