[Hiring] Senior Medical Director @Vericel Corporation

Role Description

Vericel is seeking a highly strategic and externally focused Senior Medical Director to lead Medical Affairs and patient safety activities supporting the launch and commercialization of MACI in the United Kingdom while building the scientific and clinical foundation for future expansion across Europe.

This role will dedicate approximately:

• 40% of time to UK launch execution and post-launch medical support
• 60% of time to identifying, developing, and cultivating key opinion leader (KOL) networks and clinical advocacy across priority future European markets, including Germany, the Netherlands, and other targeted expansion countries

The successful candidate will serve as Vericel's senior medical representative in Europe, establishing trusted partnerships with:

• Orthopedic surgeons
• Sports medicine physicians
• Cartilage repair experts
• Professional societies
• Academic centers
• Regional Regulatory Authorities
• Healthcare stakeholders

The individual will play a critical role in shaping market readiness, generating clinical insights, and informing Vericel's long-term European market access and expansion strategy.

Location: This is a remote position, ideally based in London, UK. Candidates based in Germany or the Netherlands will also be considered. The role requires up to 70% travel.

Qualifications

• MD, MBBS, or equivalent medical degree
• 10+ years of relevant pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regenerative medicine experience
• Significant Medical Affairs leadership experience in Europe
• Demonstrated success by launching or supporting specialty products in European markets
• Extensive experience engaging and developing KOL networks
• Deep understanding of orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, musculoskeletal disorders, regenerative medicine, or related therapeutic areas
• Strong knowledge of European healthcare systems and reimbursement environments
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Europe (approximately 40–60%)
• Professional-level proficiency in English is required

Requirements

• Experience in cartilage repair, orthobiologics, cell therapy, regenerative medicine, or orthopedic surgery (preferred)
• Existing network within leading European orthopedic and sports medicine communities (preferred)
• Experience supporting product launches in the UK, Germany, and/or Benelux markets (preferred)
• Prior MSL leadership or field medical leadership experience (preferred)
• Advanced scientific publication and presentation experience (preferred)
• Additional European language skills (German preferred)

Benefits

• Mission-Driven Work: Help bring potentially life-enhancing cell therapies to patients with serious medical conditions
• Innovative Products: Work with a first-in-class therapy backed by clinical success and provider trust
• Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, cross-functional team that values passion, integrity, and excellence

Company Description

At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care).