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Medical Lead, MENA

Guardant Health

Guardant Health

Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Posted on Oct 27, 2025

Company Description

Guardant Health AMEA is a leading precision oncology company advancing cancer care across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We harness cutting-edge liquid biopsy technology, real-world data, and AI-driven insights to support earlier detection, treatment selection, and monitoring of cancer. Our flagship test, Guardant360®, is the first FDA-approved comprehensive liquid biopsy for advanced solid tumors—marking a major milestone in non-invasive cancer diagnostics. Operating in over 40 countries, we are committed to expanding access to innovative solutions that improve outcomes and transform the standard of care for patients across the region.

Job Description

Position Summary:

  • The primary role of the Medical lead is to facilitate the generation of relevant medical evidence to support Guardant AMEA products and to instil confidence among healthcare providers, payers, and internal stakeholders regarding the use of Guardant AMEA products in the MENA region.
  • The Medical lead will identify clinical evidence gaps and identify and support opportunities for internal and external clinical research of Guardant AMEA products that are aligned with corporate goals and adhere to local compliance standards in the assigned countries. This will also include working and supporting publications of GH AMEA supported evidence generation activities.
  • The Medical lead will review and coordinate proposals for investigator-sponsored research from disease area experts within the region, present such proposals for review at internal meetings, and facilitate operational processes for the successful completion of approved projects, including when appropriate, interpretation and review of scientific content (abstracts, posters, presentations, manuscripts) for public dissemination by the investigators.
  • Medical lead is responsible for developing and executing the plan for educating health care providers, including leading disease area experts, by creating, updating, and sharing the most current educational materials supporting the clinical value of our products. Medical Lead will also engage with public health bodies to champion the usage and utilization of GH platforms and assays.
  • Medical lead is responsible for prioritization of leading experts and clinical centers as it relates to the education plan; this includes identifying influential content experts, leaders of scientific committees within academic research groups, and members of relevant treatment and diagnostic guideline committees in the assigned countries.
  • Medical lead will be effective at translating data from research projects and disseminating key information through publications, presentations at national or regional meetings, CME events, and other educational activities.
  • When requested by Client Services, the Medical lead will support healthcare providers regarding the appropriate interpretation of clinical reports generated as part of Guardant AMEA products.
  • Medical lead will provide medical educational support to internal Guardant AMEA teams and, as needed, medical support for regulatory, reimbursement, and business development activities in the assigned countries to meet corporate goals.
  • Medical Lead will lead and support the medical activities for distributors of GH AMEA products in MENA region. This will include strategic oversight of key activities and assay and disease state trainings and expertise.

Qualifications

  • MD or MBBS or PhD or life science
  • Clinical expertise or related experience in relevant specialties is highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Oncology Medical Affairs
  • Experience working with experts at academic medical centers to build consensus around
  • new products and/or services.
  • Prior experience in Medical Affairs and/or in the introduction of a novel clinical product
  • Willingness to work at all levels and cross-functionally to support team goals.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, good attention to detail, time management, and personal
  • initiative.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written English communication skills.

Additional Information

Work Environment:

  • Travel required, occasionally up to 5 days within a week, to meet with experts, and attend physician education talks and conference, including specialty society scientific meetings (will require some weekend work).
  • Must be physically able to handle extensive travel in a vehicle, plane or other modes of public transport.
  • Requires the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and work in a high-paced, high-energy environment.