Job Description
Kuros Biosciences is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking and strategic Product Manager to spearhead our entry into the extremities and trauma markets. This key role involves overseeing the development, launch, and management of our innovative advanced bone graft products for foot and ankle applications. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in medical device product management with a focus on orthopedics or podiatry and a strong drive to make a significant impact in a new market for our company. Travel up to 30%, with some potential international travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Market Entry & Strategy Development:
- Spearhead the development and execution of strategies for entering the bone graft substitute market.
- Conduct in-depth market research to identify opportunities, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
- Define market entry strategies and product positioning to establish our presence and drive adoption.
- Product Development & Management:
- Lead the end-to-end development of bone graft substitute products, from initial concept through commercialization.
- Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and clinical teams to ensure product design meets market requirements and regulatory standards.
- Manage product roadmaps, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful product launches.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with marketing, training, sales, and clinical teams to support market entry efforts and product launches.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align product development with business goals and market needs.
- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, surgeons, and other stakeholders.
- Gather and integrate feedback to refine product offerings and ensure alignment with market expectations.
- Product Launch & Training:
- Oversee the planning and execution of product launches, including developing launch materials and coordinating cross-functional activities.
- Assist with training programs and product documentation to support customer education and product adoption.
- Performance Tracking & Market Analysis:
- Monitor and analyze product performance, market penetration, and competitive dynamics.
- Prepare and present reports on market trends, product performance, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
- Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:
- Ensure that product development and marketing activities adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Work with regulatory and quality assurance teams to address compliance issues and maintain high product quality.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
Experience
- 5+ years of product management and/or marketing experience in the medical device industry, with a strong focus on bone grafts, orthopedics or podiatry.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful market entry strategies in the medical device industry.
Skills
- Deep understanding of the bone graft substitute market, including market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
- Strong project management skills, with experience in product development, market analysis, and strategic planning.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to make informed, strategic decisions.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards in the medical device industry.
Personal Attributes
- Strategic and innovative thinker with a proactive and results-driven approach.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about advancing medical technology and improving patient outcomes.
Kuros Biosciences offers a unique international working environment for highly qualified and motivated individuals with excellent communication skills. We value personal initiative, people who thrive when given autonomy to succeed their way and who have a strong desire to win.
About Us
Spine-related pain is taking a huge toll on our society: more bed-days, more days off work, and at a greater financial cost to westernized healthcare than any other condition. We’re on a mission to ease this burden through superior biologics for better spinal fusions.
We Believe That a Greater Quality And Quantity Of Science Holds The Key To Easing The Burden Of Back Surgery. Every Day, We Put Our 150 Years’ Combined Research Experience To Work In Achieving This, Which Includes
>320 scientific papers published.
>30 patent families granted.
>25,000 patients treated.
>25 orthobiologics-related patents.
>400 patients evaluated in Level I, randomized controlled clinical trials.
10-well controlled Level I-III clinical trials initiated, including 3 that are complete.
Today, nearly 1 in 5 spinal fusions fail. But what can we do to change this situation - for the benefit of patients, surgeons, and our wider society? This is the question that drives us at Kuros. Every day our team works across three continents to unlock the hidden secrets of bone healing through our research, development & technology program: Project Fusion. To deliver the ideal bone graft, we believe you need the highest quality & quantity of scientific evidence behind it. Which is why Project Fusion brings together an unprecedented blend of scientific, pre-clinical and clinical studies – all aimed at making the unpredictable…predictable.
Kuros Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 
