Susan Hsiong

Susan Hsiong has over two decades of work experience in various roles related to business development, research, and innovation in the medical field. Susan currently holds the position of Sr. Director, Business Development & Lifecycle Management at Vericel® Corporation, where they have been since 2019. Prior to this, they worked at Smith & Nephew Endoscopy for eight years, starting in 2011. During their time at Smith & Nephew, they held several roles, including Director of Research & Innovation and Director of Advanced Healing Technologies. Before that, they worked at Bard Davol for three years as a Senior Scientist and held roles in tissue regeneration and research and development. Susan also has experience as a Visiting Scientist at Harvard University and as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the University of Michigan. Susan began their career at Accenture as an Analyst and later worked as a Research Intern at Johnson & Johnson. Overall, their work experience has focused on developing new medical technologies, managing research programs, and driving business growth.

Susan Hsiong has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, which they obtained from 2001 to 2007. Susan also has a Visiting Scientist position from 2004 to 2007 at Harvard University. Prior to their Ph.D., they completed their Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan from 2001 to 2003. Susan Hsiong has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, although the specific years of study are not provided. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained an Executive Certificate in Management & Leadership from MIT Sloan School of Management in 2015, and an Executive Certificate in Strategy & Innovation from the same institution in 2014. Susan is also pursuing an Advanced Business Development certification at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, with an obtained year not specified.