40 Chief Medical Officer jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Medical Professional Sought

We are seeking a highly skilled medical professional to provide exceptional patient care in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Key responsibilities and qualifications include:

• Diagnosing illnesses and providing treatments.
• Engaging with patients to discuss health concerns.
• Utilizing current medical technology and equipment.
• Providing advice on preventive care and lifestyle changes.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid license to practice medicine in Abu Dhabi, as well as a degree in medicine from an accredited university or college. Experience practicing medicine in a hospital setting is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver quality patient care and ensure positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient care.

Seeking an experienced Medical Practitioner to provide high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will deliver effective medical services, diagnose and manage all medical conditions, and offer guidance and support to patients and their families.

• Deliver medical care in line with current clinical guidelines
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions
• Offer guidance and emotional support to patients and families
• Maintain effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Experience as a licensed Medical Practitioner or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of clinical practices
• Effective time management and quality patient care

We are seeking a Senior Medical Manager to drive our medical strategy across the UAE, providing scientific leadership and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of the UAE medical affairs strategy in alignment with global and regional plans. As a scientific expert, they will provide guidance on key therapeutic areas and products. They will also build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other external stakeholders.

• Develop and execute the UAE medical affairs strategy in alignment with global and regional plans.
• Provide scientific expertise and guidance on key therapeutic areas and products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs and external stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of medical education programs, advisory boards, and scientific events.
• Evaluate all medical activities for compliance with local regulations, company policies, and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with regulatory, commercial, and clinical teams to provide medical insights and support business objectives.

• Medical Degree (MD), PharmD, or PhD in Life Sciences is essential.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with UAE or Gulf exposure.
• Proven expertise in building KOL networks and delivering impactful scientific engagement.
• Ability to operate cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of UAE healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a medical professional to join our team and contribute to driving business success through innovative strategies and solutions.

We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for career growth and development, and a collaborative work environment.

Medical Expert in Diabetes Management

We are seeking a skilled General Practitioner to lead our Diabetes Educator role. The successful candidate will join our multidisciplinary team in treating patients with diabetes and endocrine disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop personalized treatment plans for patients with diabetes and endocrine disorders.
• Provide expert guidance on insulin titration, oral diabetic medication, and carb counting.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless patient care and support.
• Stay updated on the latest medical advancements and best practices in diabetology and endocrinology.

Requirements:

• Hold a medical degree from a recognized institution (MBBS or equivalent).
• Be board certified in General Practice/Family Medicine and have Fellowship/training in Diabetology and Endocrinology.
• Hold a valid medical license to practice as a General Practitioner in Dubai UAE.
• Have proven experience working as a General Practitioner with expertise in Diabetology and/or Endocrinology.

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 114,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.

Abbott is currently looking to recruit a

Based in Dubai, UAE

The Infectious Disease business unit is part of Abbott Rapid Molecular Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. This role requires a deep understanding of the health care industry, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders. The role develops relationships with a variety of stakeholders and health care experts, such as global partners and governmental or non-governmental organizations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads efforts to define and implement medical strategies for the Infectious Disease in EMEA.
• Creates and executes annual plan.
• Identifies and establishes relationships with opinion leaders involved disease states or technical initiatives across the region.
• Writes study protocols; monitors study progress; analyses results and works with investigators to publish papers. Works and publications must be accepted as medically important and useful in moving accepted science forward and/or influencing medical policy.
• Must be recognized as a subject matter expert in field and as such collaborate with other key opinion leaders.
• Prepares medical posters and abstracts and presents at key professional meetings in the Region.
• Leads cross functional team involved in developing patient and physician education materials.
• Acts as a liaison between Customers/Quality/Regulatory and technical organizations when medical issues arise.
• Leads efforts of the Medical Affairs Managers located in EMEA Region.
• Must comply with and enforce all Office of Ethics and Compliance guidelines.
• As a senior member of the Medical Affairs organization, this role establishes contacts with key scientists around EMEA.
• Provides input to the design of new products; technologies and OEM opportunities.
• Identifies and recommends opportunity to gain additional product claims to improve medical utility.

EDUCATION:

• Doctorate Degree (± 19 years)
• Medical Doctor

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-10 years product development/medical management experience.
• 2-4 years business unit or general management experience.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
• Must have previously developed external relationships with key scientists or medical professionals.
• Must have previously established and executed on Medical Affairs and/or R&D plan.
• Industry, product, and customer knowledge required.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills and medical writing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

At Abbott, we are committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we have brought new products and technologies to the world in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 114,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.

Abbott is currently looking to recruit a

Based in Dubai, UAE

The Infectious Disease business unit is part of Abbott Rapid Molecular Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. This role requires a deep understanding of the health care industry, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders. The role develops relationships with a variety of stakeholders and health care experts, such as global partners and governmental or non-governmental organizations.

• Leads efforts to define and implement medical strategies for the Infectious Disease in EMEA.
• Creates and executes annual plan.
• Identifies and establishes relationships with opinion leaders involved disease states or technical initiatives across the region.
• Writes study protocols; monitors study progress; analyses results and works with investigators to publish papers. Works and publications must be accepted as medically important and useful in moving accepted science forward and/or influencing medical policy.
• Must be recognized as a subject matter expert in field and as such collaborate with other key opinion leaders.
• Prepares medical posters and abstracts and presents at key professional meetings in the Region.
• Leads cross functional team involved in developing patient and physician education materials.
• Acts as a liaison between Customers/Quality/Regulatory and technical organizations when medical issues arise.
• Leads efforts of the Medical Affairs Managers located in EMEA Region.
• Must comply with and enforce all Office of Ethics and Compliance guidelines.
• As a senior member of the Medical Affairs organization, this role establishes contacts with key scientists around EMEA.
• Provides input to the design of new products; technologies and OEM opportunities.
• Identifies and recommends opportunity to gain additional product claims to improve medical utility.

• Doctorate Degree (± 19 years)
• Medical Doctor

• 5-10 years product development/medical management experience.
• 2-4 years business unit or general management experience.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
• Must have previously developed external relationships with key scientists or medical professionals.
• Must have previously established and executed on Medical Affairs and/or R&D plan.
• Industry, product, and customer knowledge required.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills and medical writing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

Abbott is committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. Abbott brings products and technologies in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals to life across more than 160 countries. Abbott is currently looking to recruit a

Director Medical Affairs - Infectious Disease EMEA (m/f/d) Based in Dubai, UAE

The Infectious Disease business unit is part of Abbott Rapid Molecular Diagnostics, bringing together teams and technologies to support diagnostic testing that informs treatment and management of diseases. This role requires a deep understanding of the health care industry, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. The role develops relationships with stakeholders and health care experts such as global partners and governmental or non-governmental organizations.

• Leads efforts to define and implement medical strategies for Infectious Disease in the EMEA region.
• Creates and executes annual plans.
• Identifies and builds relationships with opinion leaders involved in disease states or technical initiatives across the region.
• Writes study protocols; monitors study progress; analyzes results and supports investigators in publishing papers. Works and publications should advance accepted science and/or influence medical policy.
• Is recognized as a subject matter expert and collaborates with other key opinion leaders.
• Prepares medical posters and abstracts and presents at key professional meetings in the region.
• Leads cross-functional teams in developing patient and physician education materials.
• Acts as a liaison between Customers, Quality, Regulatory and technical organizations when medical issues arise.
• Leads efforts of Medical Affairs Managers located in the EMEA region.
• Complies with and enforces all Office of Ethics and Compliance guidelines.
• As a senior member of Medical Affairs, establishes contacts with key scientists around EMEA.
• Provides input to the design of new products, technologies, and OEM opportunities.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to gain additional product claims to improve medical utility.

• Doctorate Degree
• Medical Doctor

• 5-10 years product development/medical management experience.
• 2-4 years business unit or general management experience.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
• Experience developing external relationships with key scientists or medical professionals.
• Experience establishing and executing Medical Affairs and/or R&D plans.
• Industry product and customer knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and medical writing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity. Follow your career aspirations with Abbott and connect with us on social media.

The base pay for this position is N/A. In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family: Medical & Scientific Affairs

Division: ID Infectious Disease

Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Travel: Not specified

Medical Surveillance: Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities: Not Applicable

Required Experience: Director

Principal Medical Affairs – GCC | Oncology & Diagnostics | Arabic Speaker | Dubai, UAE

Contract: 12 months (renewable, with potential for permanent conversion based on performance)

Hiring Partner: Adecco Middle East

Adecco is currently hiring a
Principal Medical Affairs – GCC (Arabic Speaker)
on behalf of a leading international diagnostics company. The selected candidate will play a critical role in leading medical affairs activities across the
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
region, supporting the launch and expansion of innovative oncology and diagnostic solutions, including the
Oncotype DX
portfolio and upcoming products such as
Cancerguard
and
Cologuard
.

The
Principal Medical Affairs – GCC
will represent the medical function, manage scientific and educational objectives, and support commercial and reimbursement goals. This individual will also lead medical education, KOL engagement, and contribute to research and evidence generation initiatives that improve cancer care across the GCC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a
  Medical Affairs Strategic Plan
  for the GCC region, including KOL engagement, educational and guideline initiatives, and reimbursement activities aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare and execute
  launch strategies
  for new products (including Cancerguard and Cologuard).
• Identify and engage
  thought leaders
  in Multi-Cancer Early Detection to conduct scientific discussions and gather insights related to screening and evidence generation.
• Support medical education, reimbursement needs, and physician customer support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs and medical experts in
  breast and colorectal cancer
  , as well as other oncology specialties.
• Act as the primary contact for investigators interested in developing and conducting studies using the company's assays.
• Lead or assist in
  R&D and investigator-initiated studies
  as appropriate.
• Organize and lead
  national and regional Advisory Boards
  when external expert advice is required.
• Deliver
  international medical education
  and support marketing in developing accurate, balanced scientific materials.
• Provide
  clinical presentations
  and information in both group and one-on-one settings across academic, community, and healthcare provider environments.
• Review and approve medical, educational, and promotional materials to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver key medical activities and training sessions for internal teams and partner distributors.
• Define and execute
  patient engagement strategies
  .
• Support
  local access and reimbursement efforts
  with medical and scientific expertise.
• Ensure
  compliance
  with all relevant corporate policies and regional regulations.
• Provide
  medical input
  to local commercial strategies.
• Demonstrate
  strong communication, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion
  in a multicultural environment.
• Deliver quality results independently and manage through complexity and ambiguity while maintaining focus on key objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in
  Medicine (MD)
  ,
  PhD
  , or
  PharmD
  .
• Minimum
  3+ years of therapeutic clinical experience
  preferred.
• 6–8 years of industry experience
  within
  pharma, biotech, or medtech
  sectors.
• 8+ years of Medical Affairs leadership experience
  , preferably with an international track record.
• Oncology experience
  required (breast, GI, or lung cancer preferred).
• Experience in
  screening and diagnostics
  highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in
  managing KOL relationships
  and scientific exchange.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (mandatory)
  .
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and deliver within matrix environments.
• Demonstrated track record of
  innovation in medical initiatives
  across markets.
• Eligible to
  work in Dubai without sponsorship
  .
• Experience in
  Diagnostics or Biotech
  industries is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to
  30%
  across the GCC region, including occasional overnight or weekend travel.

Language Requirement:
Fluent in
Arabic and English

Hiring Partner:
Adecco Middle East

#Adecco #MedicalAffairs #OncologyJobs #Diagnostics #PharmaJobs #BiotechCareers #ArabicSpeaker #DubaiJobs #GCCCareers #CancerScreening #MedicalScienceLiaison #HealthcareInnovation #LifeSciencesUAE #OncologyLeadership #ClinicalResearch #HiringNow #UAEJobs #KOLManagement #CancerDiagnostics #HealthcareCareers

Medical Affairs Projects Intern

July 2025 – Jan. 2026 (Dubai)

Our company will kick start your career journey within the Pharmaceutical industry. We will empower you to Invent for Life. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive multiskilled team of highly motivated individuals. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the worlds most challenging healthcare needs.

• Gain hands on experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to grow your potential and be part of a diverse team of employees
• Work within a challenging and dynamic work environment
• Gain strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Creating and maintaining dashboards, automating workflows and developing applications using Power BI, Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Supporting the EEMEA Medical Affairs team and contributing to projects, events management apps, LDG tools, digital and GenAI projects for Medical Affairs teams.
• Collaborating with crossfunctional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

• Fluency in English
• Graduating on 2026 or later
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• Advanced communication skills
• Expert in Microsoft Office
• Educational speciality in IT, Computer Applications, Data Analysis or a related field
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Monthly stipend
• Buddy and mentor support during your journey
• Learning opportunities.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Merck & Co. Inc. Rahway NJ USA also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Rahway NJ USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no preexisting agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place introductions are position specific. Please no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status: Intern/Coop (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift:

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Job Posting End Date: 05/14/2025

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Required Experience:

Intern