AstraZeneca

Senior Human Factors Engineer

AstraZeneca

Remote
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelMasters
Job Description

Are you passionate about designing products that improve the lives of patients? Do you have a strong background in human factors engineering and a desire to make a positive impact in the pharmaceutical industry? AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Human Factors Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, we are committed to creating products that are safe, effective, and user-friendly. We are looking for a driven and experienced individual who can bring their expertise and leadership skills to help us achieve this goal. If you have a strong understanding of human factors principles and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

  • Conduct research and gather data on user needs, preferences, and behaviors to inform product design and development
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product designers, engineers, and marketing, to ensure human factors considerations are incorporated into product development
  • Apply human factors principles and methodologies to analyze and evaluate product designs for safety, usability, and effectiveness
  • Lead the development and execution of usability testing plans to gather feedback from users and identify areas for improvement
  • Create and maintain documentation, including human factors engineering reports, usability test protocols, and design guidelines
  • Stay current with industry trends and advancements in human factors engineering and apply new insights and techniques to product development
  • Mentor and train junior human factors engineers on best practices and processes
  • Communicate and present human factors findings, recommendations, and insights to stakeholders and project teams
  • Collaborate with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure products meet human factors regulatory requirements
  • Use a human-centered design approach to develop innovative and user-friendly solutions for patients' needs.
Where is this job?
This job opening is listed as 100% remote
Job Qualifications
  • Excellent Communication And Interpersonal Skills, With The Ability To Collaborate With Cross-Functional Teams And Present Findings To Stakeholders.

  • Bachelor's Or Master's Degree In Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Or Related Field.

  • Minimum Of 7 Years Experience In Human Factors Engineering, Usability Engineering, Or User Experience Design.

  • Strong Understanding Of Fda And Other Regulatory Requirements For Medical Device Usability And Human Factors.

  • Proven Track Record Of Leading And Executing Human Factors Engineering Activities In A Medical Device Or Pharmaceutical Industry.

Required Skills
  • Data Analysis

  • User Interface

  • Prototyping

  • Design Thinking

  • User Research

  • usability testing

  • Cognitive Psychology

  • User-centered Design

  • Task analysis

  • Human-Computer Interaction

  • Human Factors Engineering

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Leadership

  • Time management

  • creativity

  • Critical thinking

  • Teamwork

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Senior Human Factors Engineer is between $86,000 and $128,000 per year. This can vary depending on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience. Senior Human Factors Engineers with more experience and in-demand skills may earn higher salaries within this range.

Additional Information
AstraZeneca is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedApril 25th, 2025
Apply BeforeApril 11th, 2026
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