Her leadership reflects a commitment to driving systemic transformation through scientific foresight, intersectoral collaboration, and the application of cutting-edge technologies—including AI in healthcare prediction and resilience strategies.
Secretary General HiAP
Nouf Alnumair
Dr. Nouf bint Suleiman Alnumair currently serves as the Secretary-General of the Ministerial Committee for Health in All Policies, under the Council of Economic and Development Affairs in Saudi Arabia. With more than two decades of experience, she is recognized for her pioneering contributions at the intersection of medical research, public health policy, and institutional innovation.
Academic Excellence and Global Executive Training
Dr. Alnumair holds a distinguished academic portfolio from globally renowned institutions: • PhD, MSc, and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Genetics & Bioinformatics – University College London and University of Cambridge • Executive MBA – Harvard University • Bachelor’s in Clinical Medical Sciences – King Saud University • Diploma in Creative Leadership – INSEAD • Certificate in Strategic Growth and Change Management – Columbia University • Board Governance Diploma – IMD Business School
Career Journey and Sectoral Expertise
Dr. Alnumair has served in influential roles that shaped Saudi Arabia’s healthcare transformation: • Secretary-General – Ministerial Committee for Health in All Policies • Senior Advisor – CEO of the Health Sector Transformation Program (Saudi Vision 2030) • Strategic Leader – Research, Development & Innovation at the Transformation Program • Senior Advisor – Deputy Minister of Health for Planning & Development • Senior Advisor – Transformation Office, Ministry of Health • Associate Professor – College of Medicine, Alfaisal University • Consultant Clinical Scientist – King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre • Researcher – University College London and Structural & Molecular Biology Institute (UK) Her research and leadership focus on systemic thinking, complex adaptive systems, AI-driven risk modeling, and integrated health policy development to promote wellness and improve health life expectancy.
National and Global Advisory Roles
In parallel to her executive responsibilities, Dr. Alnumair is an active member of national and international scientific and policy committees, including: • Strategic and Technical Advisory Group – World Health Organization (WHO) • Executive Committee Member – Health in All Policies (HiAP), Saudi Arabia • Member – G20 Health Governance Initiative • Steering Committee Member – Biotechnology, Ministry of Health • Member – New York Academy of Sciences • Member – IEEE Women in Engineering • Member – International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) • Member – American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) With a unique blend of scientific expertise and policy acumen, Dr. Nouf Alnumair stands as a driving force behind Saudi Arabia’s health innovation and intersectoral collaboration—reinforcing the Kingdom’s global leadership in integrated public health systems.
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