Sr. Process Developer IVD Diagnostics - Utrecht

Utrecht Permanent €65.000 - €80.000 per year View Job Description
As Senior Process Developer, you bridge product development and manufacturing for innovative IVD assays. You lead process design, optimisation and transfer within regulated environments.

Added 19/05/2026

  • Key role in transferring novel IVD assays from R&D to production
  • Direct impact on globally used immunodiagnostic products

About Our Client

Our client is a growing European developer and manufacturer of in‑vitro diagnostics, operating at the intersection of science, healthcare and production. The organisation combines strong in‑house expertise with a collaborative, multidisciplinary culture focused on reliable diagnostics for laboratories worldwide.

Job Description

You are responsible for designing, improving and transferring robust production processes for new diagnostic products. Working closely with R&D, Production, Quality and Regulatory Affairs, you ensure scalability, compliance and reproducibility.

  • Develop and optimise manufacturing processes during product development
  • Act as the technical link between R&D and Production during tech transfer
  • Plan, execute and document experiments according to ISO 13485 standards
  • Support pilot runs and feasibility studies for new IVD assays
  • Apply DoE, FMEA and control plans to improve yield and process robustness
  • Implement tools for automated analysis of production and process data
  • Monitor and assess new production and assay technologies

The Successful Applicant

You bring senior‑level experience in IVD process development and are comfortable taking ownership in multidisciplinary teams. You combine structured thinking with pragmatism and clear communication.

  • Master's or PhD in Life Sciences, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering
  • 5-10 years' experience in process development within IVD or medical devices
  • Proven experience with tech transfer from development to manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, IVDR and/or FDA regulated environments
  • Hands‑on experience with DoE, PDCA, FMEA, IQ/OQ/PQ
  • Able to lead projects and communicate clearly across functions
  • Proactive, structured and commercially aware mindset

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary aligned with seniority and experience
  • 36‑hour full‑time contract with flexible working arrangements
  • 8.33% holiday allowance and 8.33% year‑end bonus
  • Extensive training and development opportunities in diagnostics
  • Work on products with real clinical impact and global reach



Contact
Kaitlyn Halleran
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7019951

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Jobs by location
Utrecht
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Kaitlyn Halleran
Job Reference
JN-052026-7019951