Human Factors Manager

The Human Factors Manager works closely with fellow Human Factors managers and engineers to develop novel technologies and devices. They represent the Human Factors function within and across business units, ensuring the successful execution of Human Factors Usability Engineering Initiatives.

What You Will Do

The Human Factors Manager leads as a key stakeholder within a creative and structured process to help their direct HF team plan, communicate and advocate the value of Human factors function, and execute the appropriate scale of usability engineering activities prior to launch.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Human Factors Manager will balance testing efforts across multiple projects from early prototypes to formal External Standards-mandated validation testing in US and OUS market environments. They will advocate strongly and consistently for the clinical caregiver experience for safety and usability.

Requirements

• BS in Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Science with human-computer interface (HCI) emphasis, Human Centered Design, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of related team management experience with a Bachelor’s degree (in engineering); or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a relevant PhD with 4 years experience; or equivalent experience with human factors/biomedical devices
• Experience in medical device product development within a design controls process or healthcare setting (or similar highly regulated industry) is required
• Demonstrated experience in HF (UX) and User Research project management
• Demonstrated experience of successful execution or direct support of global regulatory submissions
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills working within a highly statured communication environment using multiple communication channels (email, text, video conference, instant messaging platforms)
• Experience working with Digital project collaboration tools is appreciated (e.g. Mural or Batterii, Smartsheets etc)
• Demonstrated ability to advocate and effectively champion user-centered design and usability engineering principles to product research, development, and design in a fast-paced product development environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and across various functional leadership and levels of management within the organization, including other engineering groups, marketing, clinical engineering, and regulatory to solve complex usability issues involving detailed risk analysis
• Ability to travel internationally as well as domestically (up to 20%; 25-30%) and comply with local and international hospital health and vaccination policies

Benefits

• market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity