Hosein Kouros-Mehr, MD, PhD

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Senior Vice President at Myriad Genetics

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Hosein Kouros-Mehr is the Senior Vice President at Myriad Genetics, leading oncology drug and diagnostic development. With over two decades of experience, he has deep expertise in CAR T, ADCs, and immunotherapies. He earned his M. D. and Ph. D. from the University of California, San Francisco.

Outside of his clinical work, he is an avid reader and student of science, philosophy, and religion. His writing connects medical science with teachings from various spiritual traditions to explore health, well-being, and scientific innovation. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children.

He is the author of three published books, including two novels and a non-fiction work titled "Break Through: Master Your Default Mode and Thrive. "

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Requires Proof

Curious But Skeptical

They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell  They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions

Topics They Care About

Oncology Innovation
He leads efforts at Myriad Genetics to innovate across the cancer patient journey, from germline testing and diagnostics to prognostic products.
MRD Testing
He is a frequent speaker on Myriad's ultrasensitive Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) tests for solid tumors and their potential to transform clinical trials.
Cancer Therapeutics
His extensive experience covers developing advanced cancer treatments, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), CAR T-cell therapies, and immunotherapies.

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Work History

3-2025
Senior Vice President at Myriad Genetics
4-2024 - 7-2025
VP Oncology (Consultant) at TriArm Therapeutics
11-2021 - 3-2024
Vice President, Hematology/Oncology at Sana Biotechnology, Inc.
7-2021 - 11-2021
Executive Medical Director at Amgen
6-2018 - 7-2021
Medical Director at Amgen

Education

2001 - 2008
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from University of California, San Francisco
2003 - 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University of California, San Francisco

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Insights For Selling To Hosein

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals

DONT's

  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hosein is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hosein

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hosein move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Hosein take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Hosein

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