sr. Product Development Scientist Biomaterials

About the Role

As a Senior Product Development Scientist, you will take ownership of the ideation, product and process development for medical devices for synthetic bone grafting. In this role, you will manage multidisciplinary projects across various phases of the product development lifecycle, from early research to regulatory submission, and post-registration support.

You will be expected to lead technical teams, align R&D efforts with regulatory, production and business objectives.  This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role suited to a proactive manager experienced with design and development of implantable medical devices with strong leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Team Management

• Lead the planning and execution of R&D projects across all Design & Development phases
• Maintain and own the Design History File (DHF) for assigned projects
• Coordinate project timelines, milestones, and budgets
• Identify and manage external vendors (e.g. material suppliers, contract manufacturers)
• Report on progress and deliverables to internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise and mentor team members (e.g. trainees, PhDs, technicians, postdocs)

Technical Development

• Design, conduct, and report on experiments related to bone replacement materials
• Optimize and validate biomaterial compositions
• Apply scientific findings to support R&D, clinical, marketing, and production goals
• Keep up to date with the latest technologies and lab equipment
• Contribute to scientific writing, including patents, grants, and technical reports
• Identify problems and implement technical or process improvements

Regulatory & Quality
You will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory readiness, including:

• Writing and reviewing SOPs for analyses and methodologies
• Preparing documentation for regulatory approval (e.g. clinical evaluations, literature reviews)
• Performing and overseeing risk analysis
• Ensuring compliance with quality systems and Design & Development procedures
• Suggesting improvements to the Quality Management System

Safety & Efficiency

• Ensure adherence to all lab safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Introduce and evaluate new lab procedures, supplies, and equipment
• Support onboarding and training of new colleagues and students
• Use lab resources in a cost-effective and responsible way

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Biomaterials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in project and team management of implantable medical devices

Skills & Competencies

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Curious, hands-on, and results-oriented
• Experienced in translating lab data into regulatory-compliant processes
• Pragmatic and lean use of regulations and quality policies
• Skilled in research methodologies and scientific documentation
• Proactive in identifying and solving technical challenges
• Familiar with regulatory landscapes and quality systems (e.g. ISO, FDA)

Interested in driving the future of biomaterials and innovation in healthcare?
Apply now and become part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Why join us?

You'll be part of an ambitious, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through smart material science. We value initiative, creativity, and a pragmatic approach. We offer a supportive environment where scientific excellence goes hand-in-hand with product impact.

About Us:

Kuros Biosciences is on a mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative biologic technologies.

Our credentials:

With locations in the United States, Switzerland and the Netherlands, the company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company’s first commercial product, MagnetOsTM, is a unique advanced bone graft that has already been used across four continents. For more information on the company, its products and pipeline, visit kurosbio.com.

• Listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol KURN
• A commercial & research footprint that spans >20 markets
• 4 teams of internationally renowned clinical and scientific expert advisers
• >25 orthobiologics-related patents
• >400 patients evaluated in Level I, randomized controlled clinical trials
• >20 well-controlled Level I-III clinical trials initiated, including 6 that are complete
• Level I evidence published in Spine

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