Principal Human Factors Engineer

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About the role

The Principal Human Factors Engineer will provide human factors engineering expertise to project teams developing combination product drug delivery devices for parenteral pharmaceutical therapeutics at Genentech. This role considers all aspects of the user, the intended use, the use environment, and the drug therapy being delivered. The Principal Human Factors Engineer collaborates with multifunctional teams—including device engineering, regulatory, clinical, quality, marketing, and program management—to inform and guide the development of innovative, safe, and easy-to-use products.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-level human factors activities, including ethnographic research, requirements definition research, use-related risk analysis, formative usability assessments, and design validation studies.
• Develop instructions for use and training materials for clinical trial and commercial purposes.
• Initiate projects, define critical steps and resources, and develop practical, thorough solutions to complex problems.
• Work with limited direction, providing guidance and coordinating work activities of other personnel; may supervise staff members.
• Establish work priorities and timelines with a focus on long-term perspectives.

Requirements

• B.S, M.S, or advanced degree in human factors engineering, cognitive psychology, industrial engineering, bioengineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of industry and/or academic experience (including advanced studies) after receiving a Bachelor’s degree.
• In-depth experience writing technical documents, analyzing data, writing usability study protocols, performing statistical data analysis, and writing summary reports.

Skills

• Strong skills in relevant modeling and design tools, design controls, and/or data analysis, including:
  • Ability to generate and analyze large data sets (quantitative and qualitative analysis).
  • Advanced knowledge of design controls and relevant human factors standards and guidances.
  • Development of product training, instructions for use, design and execution of formative and summative usability studies, use-related risk analysis, and other human factors methods.
• Proven track record of working effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment (e.g., device development, regulatory, clinical, quality, and program management).
• Excellent communication skills; experience working with external partners is highly desirable.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strong leadership skills.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position in South San Francisco, CA is $109,500 – $203,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

Benefits

This position qualifies for the benefits detailed at the provided link. Relocation benefits are also available for this role.