Medical Lead, MENA

Responsibilities

• Lead medical strategy and evidence generation for Guardant AMEA products across the MENA region (based in the UAE, Dubai).
• Identify clinical evidence gaps and initiate/support internal and external clinical research projects aligned with corporate and local compliance requirements.
• Review and coordinate investigator-sponsored research proposals; facilitate operational processes to deliver approved projects.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver medical education materials for healthcare providers, academic experts, and public health stakeholders.
• Engage key opinion leaders (KOLs), scientific committees, and guideline committees to drive adoption and appropriate use of Guardant platforms and assays.
• Translate study data into publications, abstracts, presentations, and CME activities; review scientific content for public dissemination.
• Support Client Services and HCPs with interpretation of clinical reports when requested.
• Provide medical input for regulatory, reimbursement, and business development activities in assigned countries.
• Oversee and support medical activities for distributors in the MENA region, including assay and disease-state training.
• Travel regionally as required to meet KOLs, deliver education, and attend conferences.

Requirements

• MD/MBBS/PhD
• Oncology experience
• Medical affairs
• Clinical expertise
• Research management
• Publications experience
• Stakeholder engagement
• Travel flexibility
• English proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with liquid biopsy technologies or molecular diagnostics
• Prior work across MENA or GCC markets
• Regulatory/reimbursement support experience
• Strong KOL network in oncology
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Arabic language skills (advantageous)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits in line with local UAE market
• Opportunities for professional development and conference participation
• Regional role with exposure to academic and policy stakeholders

About the Company

Guardant Health AMEA is a precision oncology company advancing cancer care across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Using liquid biopsy technology, real-world data, and AI-driven insights, Guardant supports earlier detection, treatment selection, and monitoring of cancer. The role is based in Dubai and will support Guardant AMEA activities across the MENA region.