Chief of Medical Oncology

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult seeks a Chief of Medical Oncology to lead clinical services at a comprehensive cancer centre in the UAE. The role combines strategic direction with active clinical practice and a strong emphasis on education, research and innovation.

You will guide development across inpatient, outpatient and day-care settings, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and drive precision oncology programs including genomics and biomarker-led therapies.

Qualifications

• Consultant-level qualifications per UAE PQR Tier 1.
• Fellowship in Medical Oncology or equivalent.
• DHA Consultant licence required.
• 10+ years of consultant Medical Oncology experience.
• 5+ years leadership in oncology.
• Experience in precision oncology and trials.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Set the clinical direction and standards for the Medical Oncology division.
• Lead multidisciplinary tumour boards and coordinate care with surgical, radiation and other oncology specialties.
• Develop disease-specific programmes, clinical pathways and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support clinical trials, investigator-led research and academic collaboration.
• Mentor consultants, trainees and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Build and develop the team, while overseeing service performance, patient access and resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Medical Oncology

Clinical trials

Education & research

English proficiency

Education

Medical Oncology Fellowship

DHA Consultant licence

Job description

Job description

Black Pearl Consult is looking for a Chief of Medical Oncology to lead clinical services at a comprehensive cancer centre in the UAE. This senior appointment offers the opportunity to shape a high-quality medical oncology service with a strong focus on multidisciplinary care, education, research and innovation.

The opportunity

You will guide the development of medical oncology services across inpatient, outpatient and day-care settings, while maintaining an active clinical practice. Working with senior clinical and academic partners, you’ll help strengthen disease-specific programmes, improve patient pathways and grow the division’s research and teaching activities.

The role also offers the opportunity to advance precision oncology, including genomics, biomarker-led treatment, immunotherapy and other emerging cancer therapies.

Your responsibilities

• Set the clinical direction and standards for the Medical Oncology division.
• Lead multidisciplinary tumour boards and coordinate care with surgical, radiation and other oncology specialties.
• Develop disease-specific programmes, clinical pathways and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support clinical trials, investigator-led research and academic collaboration.
• Mentor consultants, trainees and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Build and develop the team, while overseeing service performance, patient access and resource planning.

Requirements

• Consultant-level qualifications that meet Tier 1 requirements under the UAE Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
• A fellowship in Medical Oncology or equivalent.
• A confirmed DHA Consultant licence.
• At least 10 years of consultant-level Medical Oncology experience in a comprehensive cancer centre, academic medical centre or comparable institution.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in a Medical Oncology department, service line or cancer centre.
• A record of leading oncology programmes, multidisciplinary care, clinical trials or research.
• Experience with precision oncology and advanced systemic cancer treatments.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

A Master’s degree or PhD in healthcare management or a related field is preferred.