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.
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
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 21,500 AED | 37,000 AED | 57,500 AED | 80,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 20,500 SAR | 35,500 SAR | 55,000 SAR | 76,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 22,500 QAR | 39,000 QAR | 60,000 QAR | 83,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,750 KWD | 3,050 KWD | 4,700 KWD | 6,550 KWD |
| Oman | 1,950 OMR | 3,400 OMR | 5,250 OMR | 7,250 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,850 BHD | 3,200 BHD | 5,000 BHD | 6,900 BHD |
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
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Sheikh Manaa Bin Hasher Al Maktoum Polyclinic
- AREEB
Active markets
- saudi
- uae
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Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
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Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
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Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
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Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
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Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
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Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
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Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
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Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
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.
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