Michel Hermans, MD Joins TissueTech as Chief Medical Officer

Former Medical Director, Global Medical Marketing, ConvaTec

Life Science Partner recruited Michel Hermans, MD, a surgically trained medical affairs executive to become Chief Medical Officer for TissueTech.

Hermans joins TissueTech after serving as a biopharma consultant for his own firm and Medical Director, Global Medical Marketing for ConvaTech.   Previously, Hermans served served as Medical Director for Ortec where he successfully led the new clinical trials for the commercialization of OrCel globally.

TissueTech, Inc. is a leader in regenerative amniotic tissue-based products for use in the ophthalmology, optometry, orthopedic reconstructive surgeries and wound care markets.

TissueTech offers its portfolio products through its commercial entities: BioTissue, Inc., the industry leader in regenerative tissue therapies for ocular surface diseases and disorders, and Amniox Medical, a leading technology provider to the orthopedic and wound care markets.

“Hermans has the direct clinical trials management experience that leads to the approval of biologics in the BLA regulatory pathway – and brings that background to TissueTech’s clinical and regulatory strategy,” states Tom Callaway, MD, Founder and President of Life Science Partner.  “In addition, as a specialist in treating burn patients, he brings real-life clinical experience to the company.”

Hermans earned his Medical Degree from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and completed his training in general surgery, burn and trauma care from the Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis and Burn Center in Beverwijk, Netherlands.