Description
Medical Device Technical Expert - Human Factor - NOVJP (m/f)
Reference: -en
Start: 01/19
Duration: 6 MM++
Main tasks:
- Provides human factors support throughout the product development lifecycle including user needs identification, development of user profiles and use scenarios, task analysis, use-related risk analysis, generation of hardware and software design concepts (creation of physical models and prototypes, graphical user interfaces, and product graphics), user interface design and instructions for use
- Plans and executes formative and summative user studies, reporting and presenting design recommendations to the project team
- Defines appropriate sample sizes and statistical methods for analysis
- Performs anthropometric, biomechanical, ergonomic, and systems safety analyses to identify and assess risk in product development
- Cross-examines and optimizes developmental prototypes and provides ergonomic, usability and safety assessments for consumer healthcare products, medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging
- Leads IFU design and development including validation
- Closely collaborate with cross functional stakeholders (e.g. risk management, Drug Regulatory Affairs, clinical development…)
- Supporting Human Factors related documentation for Health Authority registration in collaboration with Drug Regulatory Affairs
- Works independently against self-set targets when necessary
- Management of external vendors
Main qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master degree in engineering, ergonomics, human factors, usability or related discipline
- Excellent skills in English (verbal and written), French or German are advantageous
- Profound experience in applying Human Factors Engineering to medical devices development, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
- Good understanding of medical devices development processes in general
- Specific knowledge on applying Human Factors Engineering processes to medical device development from concept generation to health authority submission.
- Experience in project / program management
- Experience in developing and documenting Human Factors activities for medical devices as required by regulation
- Good understanding of the risk management activities
- Good communication and problem solving in the team and across organizational boundaries
Main advantages:
- A very renowned company
- Interesting tasks in a multinational environment
- A city with a high quality of life that perfectly embraces both modern and traditional values
About us:
With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology and medical engineering, we know the key contacts at companies that are recruiting for challenging jobs with real potential. The current high demand for staff has opened up exciting opportunities for dedicated professionals looking to develop themselves professionally and to further their careers. As recruitment specialists with an international network of contacts, we can offer you decisive advantages – all completely free of charge. Register with us and reap the benefits of job offers that are both interesting and relevant to your skills and experience.
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