Research Director - Cancer

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Annual cash incentive

401k with match

Flexible PTO

PHM for PHM

Job summary

Private Health Management in the UAE seeks a senior scientific advisor to guide clinical decision making through research synthesis, literature review, and patient education.

You will participate in client calls with clinicians, analyze records, interpret molecular diagnostics, and help select treatment options, including investigational approaches, while collaborating with trial sites.

Qualifications

• PhD in science or healthcare field required.
• Early-to-mid-career oncology experience (research, clinical, or translational).
• Proficient in PubMed, Google Scholar, or similar literature search tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal and client advisory communication skills.
• Ability to make rapid decisions under ambiguity and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client calls alongside clinicians to communicate research findings and support decision-making.
• Analyze patient medical records, including data extraction and tracking of lab values and clinical outcomes.
• Identify, review, and analyze medical literature across clinical and research topics.
• Interpret molecular diagnostics and laboratory tests to support patient care decisions.
• Research, evaluate, and prioritize treatment options, including standard of care and investigational approaches.
• Identify and evaluate potential clinical trials through database searching and site contact.
• Create patient education documents such as written reports, presentations, and charts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Research skills

Decision making under pressure

Education

PhD in science or healthcare

Job description

About the Company

Private Health Management guides patients and families through the chaos and complexity of serious medical care, for cancer and beyond. As an independent advocate and trusted partner during healthcare's most challenging moments, our team of experts works alongside physicians to orchestrate the best treatment, advocacy, and support to deliver measurably better outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client calls alongside clinicians to communicate research findings and support decision‑making
• Analyze patient medical records, including data extraction and tracking of lab values and clinical outcomes
• Identify, review, and analyze medical literature across clinical and research topics
• Interpret molecular diagnostics and laboratory tests to support patient care decisions
• Research, evaluate, and prioritize treatment options, including standard of care and investigational approaches
• Identify and evaluate potential clinical trials through database searching and site contact
• Create patient education documents such as written reports, presentations, and charts

Requirements

• PhD in a science or healthcare field
• Early‑to‑mid‑career professional experience in oncology (research, clinical, or translational)
• Well‑developed research capabilities using PubMed, Google Scholar, or similar
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for client advisory roles
• Ability to make rapid decisions in the face of ambiguity and deadlines

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Annual cash incentive program
• 401k with match
• Flexible PTO
• PHM for PHM (services for you and your dependents)