Senior Associate, Strategy

Overview

M42’s Integrated Health Solutions (IHS) platform drives transformative national programs and population health initiatives, addressing global health challenges through precision, prevention, and predictive care. Flagship initiatives include the Emirati Genome Program (EGP), which maps Emirati genetics to enable personalized and preventive healthcare; the Abu Dhabi BioBank, a regional center accelerating drug discovery and biobanking excellence; and Biogenix Labs, which advances precision medicine through Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies. Environmental Sciences complements these efforts by analyzing non-human factors affecting public health. IROS (Integrated Research Organization Solutions) supports innovation through high-quality clinical research, reinforcing M42’s commitment to a healthier, more sustainable future.

As a Senior Associate, Strategy, you will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, developing robust business cases, and shaping the strategic direction of IHS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct in-depth market and financial analysis, and support leadership in decision-making for high-impact initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and assess business cases for new strategic and commercial opportunities, including partnerships and market expansion.
• Lead strategic initiatives by conducting in-depth research, financial modeling (e.g., P&L, IRR, NPV), and data analysis.
• Independently create and present strategic materials to senior leadership, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Provide actionable insights based on primary and secondary research to support strategic decision-making.
• Mentor junior team members and review deliverables to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Support internal capability building and assist in the initial rollout of high-priority initiatives in coordination with the Enterprise Project Management Office.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across IHS programs.
• Ensure adherence to compliance standards, organizational policies, and risk management frameworks.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, or corporate strategy roles.
• Proven financial modeling, analytical, and research skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently.
  
  

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in healthcare, pharma and life sciences sectors
• Knowledge in technology (e.g. AI/ML, cloud, engineering is an advantage)
• Prior training in a scientific, quantitative, or technical discipline and demonstrated strategic thinking.
• Background in mentoring or managing junior team members.