Human Factors Engineer

Job Description Summary

Join us, the future is ours to shape! 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!

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

• 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)

• CAD Software
• Circuit Design
• Design Engineering
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Mechanical Design
• Mechanical Engineering
• New Product Development (NPD)
• Product Design
• Systems Design
• User Research

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

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