Lead Biomaterials Product Development Engineer

Kuros Biosciences; Bilthoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuros Biosciences in Bilthoven, the Netherlands, is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead development of bone void filler and orthobiologics from concept to launch. The role blends hands-on biomaterials work with project leadership across cross-functional teams.

You will own DHF, drive V&V, coordinate vendors and contract manufacturers, and ensure design transfer to scalable manufacturing, with a focus on regulatory compliance and robust product performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in medical device or combination product development.
• Strong background in biomaterials development (bone grafts, ceramics, polymers preferred).
• Experience with design control and DHF ownership.
• Experience with external partners and vendors.
• MSc in biomaterial science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Project Teams through all phases of Design and Development.
• Leadership to conduct multiple experiments and translation into regulatory compliance.
• Coordination and report on technical deliverables through all Design & Development phases.
• Own and maintain Design History Files (DHF) in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Define design inputs/outputs and ensure traceability throughout development.
• Drive verification & validation (V&V) activities, including protocol development and execution.
• Lead design transfer to manufacturing, ensuring scalability and robustness.
• Identification and coordination of vendors, e.g. materials, contract manufacturing.
• Creation and management of project timelines, milestones, and budget.

Skills

Project leadership

Biomaterials development

Design controls

DHF ownership

Vendor coordination

Education

MSc in biomaterial science or related field

Job description

Kuros Biosciences in Bilthoven, the Netherlands, is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead development of bone void filler and orthobiologics from concept to launch. The role blends hands-on biomaterials work with project leadership across cross-functional teams.

You will own DHF, drive V&V, coordinate vendors and contract manufacturers, and ensure design transfer to scalable manufacturing, with a focus on regulatory compliance and robust product performance.