Human Factors Engineer, Biopharma Drug Delivery Device IFUs; JP

Job Title: Human Factors Engineer, Biopharma Drug Delivery Device IFUs (JP14418)

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Employment Type: Contract

Business Unit: Operations Patient Experience, Engineering Group

Duration: 1+ years with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent

Posting Date: 08/15/2025

Target start date: 9/15/2025

Pay Rate: W2 $ 60-80/hr. with benefits, or open to market rate DOE.

3 Key Consulting is hiring a Human Factors Engineer for a consulting engagement with our client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

• Supports the Instruction Design and Human Factors Engineering/Usability Engineering (HFE) teams to review and check instruction materials, including Instructions for Use (IFUs), for laypersons' proper use of combination products/drug delivery devices.
• Reviews content copy, layout, illustrations, and graphical elements for IFUs, carton artwork, and device labeling, working closely with designers and artwork functions.
• Performs instruction checks with quick turnarounds to support iterative usability studies in a design-test-refine-test model.
• Maintains records of changes to instruction materials, capturing rationale during development.
• Supports process improvement initiatives, documenting procedures and collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance labeling processes.

• 4-6 years of experience reviewing medical device IFUs, with proficiency in rapid sketch and digital line-art illustration, and image editing.
• 2-4 years’ experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator), Microsoft Word, and Excel; knowledge of Access and Visio is a plus.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work deliverables.
• Background in medical, healthcare, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals.
• Reliable, flexible, organized, with excellent communication skills.

• Review new and updated IFUs, reference guides, and graphics for accuracy using digital comparison tools and manual checks.
• Maintain change history of instruction materials, including updates from regulatory authorities and Human Factors studies.
• Communicate project changes to relevant teams for implementation.
• Support platform design extensions and coordinate impacts with other designers.
• Develop instruction design strategies, manage projects, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Support process improvement and documentation related to design and development.

• Career growth
• Networking opportunities
• Unique industry experience

• Experience only with text-based instructions without graphics, such as SOPs or manuals, is inadequate.
• Role requires experience reviewing graphics, not just copy.

• Candidates must provide an online portfolio.
• Panel interview via Teams or video conference.

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