Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Medical Director to provide medical and clinical oversight for a specialized stem cell processing, banking and cellular therapy laboratory in Dubai.

The successful candidate must be a DHA-licensed physician with relevant experience in stem cells, cellular therapy and/or regenerative medicine.

DHA Specialty Requirement

In line with DHA requirements for stem cell services, the Medical Director must be a DHA-licensed physician specializing in:

• Pathology
• Haematology
• Transfusion Medicine
• Or another related medical field relevant to cellular therapy

The candidate should have relevant experience in cellular therapy product processing and demonstrate appropriate practical experience in stem cell processing procedures in accordance with applicable DHA requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight for the facility’s stem cell processing and banking activities.
• Oversee medical aspects of cellular therapy product processing.
• Review and approve relevant medical SOPs and clinical policies.
• Provide medical oversight regarding product suitability and release.
• Support activities involving cord blood, cord tissue, MSCs, bone marrow, adipose-derived cells and other cellular products, where within the facility’s approved scope.
• Provide medical and scientific guidance regarding cellular therapy and regenerative medicine.
• Review medical incidents, adverse events, deviations and clinical risks requiring physician input.
• Work closely with the Laboratory Director, Quality and Regulatory teams.
• Support compliance with DHA and other applicable UAE regulatory requirements.
• Participate in DHA inspections, audits and licensing activities when required.
• Oversee and support staff training and competency documentation from a medical perspective.
• Collaborate with hospitals, treating physicians, universities and research institutions.
• Support the development and medical review of clinical research and cellular therapy programs.
• Provide medical input into new stem cell and regenerative medicine services.

Mandatory Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MBBS, MD or equivalent).
• Active DHA physician license.
• Specialist/Consultant in Pathology, Haematology, Transfusion Medicine, or another related field relevant to cellular therapy.
• Relevant experience in stem cells and/or cellular therapy.
• Experience in cellular therapy product processing.
• Appropriate recent practical experience in stem cell processing procedures in line with DHA requirements.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and cellular therapy standards.
• Ability to undertake the responsibilities of Medical Director for a stem cell processing facility.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells (MSCs).
• Cord blood and cord tissue processing.
• Bone marrow processing.
• Adipose-derived stem/stromal cells.
• Cell culture and expansion.
• Regenerative medicine and advanced cellular therapies.
• Previous experience within a stem cell bank, cellular therapy facility or cell-processing laboratory.
• Experience with DHA regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with AABB, FACT/JACIE, GMP/GxP or equivalent cellular therapy standards.
• Experience supporting clinical trials or research involving cellular therapies.