Associate Director, Human Factors Design and Development
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As Associate Director, Human Factors Design and Development, you will lead the integration of human factors engineering and usability strategies for medical devices, combination products, and healthcare technologies. Your work will ensure that products are safe, effective, and user-friendly-directly impacting patient outcomes and user experience. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Design, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Clinical to embed human factors principles throughout the product lifecycle. You will drive global strategies, support regulatory submissions, and mentor junior staff, helping shape the future of healthcare innovation. Your Tasks & Responsibilities Human Factors & Usability Strategy Develop and implement global human factors strategies for product design and development. Identify critical user interactions, use environments, and potential risks impacting safety and efficacy. Integrate human factors early in the design process to minimize risk and optimize usability. Design & Development Support Lead human factors design inputs, design controls, and usability engineering throughout the product lifecycle. Guide interface design, labeling, and user instructions to improve user experience. Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Product Development teams to ensure HF considerations are incorporated into product concepts and prototypes. Risk Assessment & Validation Conduct human factors risk assessments in alignment with ISO 14971 and company risk management procedures. Plan and execute formative and summative usability studies. Analyze study data to identify usability issues and recommend design modifications. Document human factors and usability validation activities for regulatory submissions. Regulatory & Compliance Support preparation of HF-related sections of regulatory submissions (FDA, EU MDR, and other global authorities). Ensure HF programs meet all relevant international standards and guidance. Serve as a subject matter expert for regulatory inspections related to human factors. Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure integrated design development. Mentor and develop junior HF staff. Participate in project planning, milestone reviews, and senior leadership meetings. Your Skills and Experience Master's or PhD in Human Factors, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Ergonomics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. 8-12 years of experience in human factors engineering, usability, or related product development. Experience in medical devices, combination products, or healthcare technologies. Proven experience conducting formative and summative usability studies. Knowledge of human factors standards (IEC 62366, FDA guidance, ISO 14971). Expertise in human factors and usability engineering. Strong understanding of design controls and risk management. Experience with usability study design, execution, and analysis. Regulatory knowledge for HF submissions and compliance. Cross-functional collaboration and project leadership. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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