[Hiring] Senior Medical Science Liaison @Vericel Corporation

Role Description

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as Vericel's scientific and clinical expert for the Orthopedic franchise, providing non-promotional scientific exchange, medical education, and research support to healthcare professionals, investigators, and key opinion leaders (KOLs).

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with nationally and regionally recognized orthopedic experts.
• Generate meaningful medical insights and support evidence generation.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Vericel's Medical Affairs strategy.
• Work cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and Research & Development.
• Help translate scientific knowledge and field insights into actions that advance patient care.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MS, MSN, DPT, PA, NP, PharmD, PhD, or MD).
• Minimum 5 years of Medical Science Liaison or equivalent Medical Affairs experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in orthopedics, cartilage restoration, sports medicine, regenerative medicine, musculoskeletal therapeutics, cell therapy, or related specialties.
• Strong scientific and clinical knowledge with the ability to communicate complex data effectively.
• Excellent presentation, relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with key opinion leaders and academic institutions.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Must reside within reasonable proximity to a major airport.
• Experience supporting regenerative medicine or cell therapy products.
• Experience participating in advisory boards, investigator meetings, or publication planning.
• Previous mentoring or leadership experience within a field medical organization.
• Experience supporting clinical research and evidence-generation initiatives.

Requirements

• Serve as the scientific and clinical expert for Vericel's Orthopedic portfolio.
• Deliver balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange and education.
• Represent Vericel at scientific congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other medical forums.
• Provide non-promotional scientific support for Vericel's commercialized and investigational orthopedic products.
• Support annual Medical Affairs planning by providing scientific insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development and Research teams to support investigators participating in clinical trials.
• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities that strengthen clinical evidence supporting Vericel's Orthopedic franchise.
• Identify and communicate meaningful scientific, clinical, competitive, and healthcare system insights.
• Respond appropriately to unsolicited medical information requests using approved scientific resources.
• Ensure all scientific interactions comply with FDA regulations, PhRMA Code, company policies, and Medical Affairs standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of field medical activities and customer interactions.
• Complete all required compliance, scientific, and operational training.

Benefits

• Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
• Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.
• Salary Range: $171,000 to $195,000 annually, with actual salary based on qualifications, experience, and skills.
• Bonus, incentive pay, equity, and benefits may be provided in addition to the base compensation.

EEO Statement

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.