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Senior Medical Director – UK, Europe
Vericel® Corporation. Lead Medical Affairs strategy and execution for the UK launch and commercialization of MACI .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Medical Affairs leadership, particularly in launching and commercializing specialty products within European markets. Possesses strong knowledge of orthopedic surgery, regenerative medicine, and European healthcare systems, along with the ability to engage KOL networks effectively.
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Medical Affairs LeadershipKOL Engagement StrategyOrthopedic Surgery ExpertiseEuropean Healthcare Systems KnowledgeProduct Launch Experience
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Hard Skills
MD or MBBS DegreePharmaceutical ExperienceBiotechnology ExperienceMedical Device ExperienceRegenerative Medicine ExperienceCartilage Repair ExperienceCell Therapy ExperienceAdvanced Scientific PublicationPresentation SkillsMarket Access Knowledge
Soft Skills
Scientific CommunicationRelationship BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationEducational FacilitationInsight Gathering
Industry Keywords
Medical AffairsKOL NetworksMusculoskeletal DisordersSports MedicineRegenerative MedicineHealthcare ComplianceReimbursement DynamicsClinical TrendsEuropean MarketsField Medical Insights
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead Medical Affairs strategy and execution for the UK launch and commercialization of MACI
- Serve as the medical subject matter expert for cross-functional launch teams
- Develop and execute UK medical plans aligned with corporate objectives
- Provide scientific support for commercial, market access, regulatory, and reimbursement initiatives
- Ensure compliant scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and stakeholders
- Assess local patient safety events with Global Pharmacovigilance and external safety vendors
- Establish relationships with UK orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and cartilage restoration centers
- Deliver scientific presentations and facilitate peer-to-peer educational programs
- Support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific symposia
- Gather and communicate field medical insights to internal stakeholders
- Support real-world evidence and post-launch data generation initiatives
- Identify investigator-sponsored research and registry opportunities
- Develop medical landscape assessments for Germany, the Netherlands, and other European expansion markets
- Identify treatment centers, referral networks, clinical influencers, and emerging leaders
- Build and maintain a European KOL engagement strategy
- Map decision-makers influencing treatment adoption, clinical guidelines, reimbursement, and centers of excellence
- Facilitate scientific collaborations, educational initiatives, advisory boards, and expert panels
- Monitor competitive developments, standards of care, reimbursement dynamics, treatment pathways, and clinical trends
- Inform European launch sequencing and market prioritization through medical and scientific intelligence
- Partner with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, HEOR, and Corporate Strategy teams
- Contribute to European launch planning and long-range expansion strategies
- Serve as the primary European medical voice in cross-functional planning
- Translate field insights into actionable business recommendations
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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 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
- 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, with German preferred (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Mission-driven work helping bring potentially life-enhancing cell therapies to patients
- Innovative, first-in-class therapy backed by clinical success and provider trust
- Career growth opportunities in a growing organization
- Supportive, collaborative cross-functional culture
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer