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Human Factors Engineer

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In-Office
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Mid level
In-Office
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Mid level
The Human Factors Engineer supports device development by applying usability engineering principles, leading user studies, managing risk evaluations, and developing instructional materials.
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Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Responsible for supporting SDDC teams in the application of Human Factors/Usability Engineering (HF/UE) principles to the development of medical devices and drug/device combination products

  • Lead activities necessary for achieving (HF/UE) deliverables (user profile/ capabilities, known use problems, task analyses, threshold analyses etc.)

  • Identification and recording of user interface requirements, including implementation and execution of early stage user studies

  • Support risk management activities, including the identification of use-related hazards and the development of Use Related Risk Analysis (URRA)

  • Manage/lead formative and summative evaluations together with external vendors

  • Develop labelling and instructional materials in collaboration with design teams

  • Collaboration with SDDC teams on the design and implementation of risk control measures

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

  • University degree in the field of ergonomics and human Factors, engineering, industrial/ product design, psychology, or other relevant subject

  • Proven track record (3+ years) as part of a medical device (UE/HF) team within a pharmaceutical, medical devices, and/or combination products setting

  • Passionate about creating, analysing, testing, and implementing user interfaces that improve patients’ experience

  • Thorough understanding of the usability engineering process as per BS EN 62366 and the relevant FDA usability guidance documents

  • Results orientated, enthusiastic, and driven by excellence Comfortable writing technical documentation in support of the (UE/HF) file

  • Excellent command of English (verbal and written)

You’ll receive:

Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Health insurance, 24 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

Cad Software, Circuit Design, Design Engineering, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Fea (Finite Element Analysis), Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Npd (New Product Development), Product Design, Systems Design, User Research

Top Skills

Cad Software
Circuit Design
Design Engineering
Design For Manufacturability
Finite Element Analysis
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Engineering
New Product Development
Product Design
Systems Design
User Research

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