Part-Time Medical Director – Stem Cell & Cellular Therapy

Future Health Biobank GCC; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

Future Health Biobank GCC is seeking a Part-time Medical Director in Dubai to provide medical oversight for stem cell processing and banking activities. The role requires a DHA-licensed physician with experience in cellular therapy and regenerative medicine.

Ideal candidates will oversee clinical governance, review SOPs, ensure patient safety, and collaborate with hospitals and research partners. The position is on-site in Dubai with regulatory and licensing responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MBBS, MD or equivalent).
• 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.

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.

Skills

DHA-licensed

Stem cell therapy

Clinical governance

Patient safety

Regulatory compliance

Education

Medical Doctor (MBBS/MD)

Specialist in Pathology/Haematology/Transfusion Medicine

Job description

Future Health Biobank GCC is seeking a Part-time Medical Director in Dubai to provide medical oversight for stem cell processing and banking activities. The role requires a DHA-licensed physician with experience in cellular therapy and regenerative medicine.

Ideal candidates will oversee clinical governance, review SOPs, ensure patient safety, and collaborate with hospitals and research partners. The position is on-site in Dubai with regulatory and licensing responsibilities as needed.