Genentech · 2 weeks ago
Principal Human Factors Engineer
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $203K/yr
8+ years expGenentech is a company focused on advancing science and ensuring healthcare access. The Principal Human Factors Engineer will provide expertise in developing drug delivery devices, collaborating with multifunctional teams to ensure product safety and usability.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Providing human factors engineering expertise to project teams developing combination product drug delivery devices for parenteral pharmaceutical therapeutics
Collaborating with multifunctional teams including device engineering, regulatory, clinical, quality, marketing, and program management
Leading project-level human factors activities, including ethnographic research, requirements definition research, use-related risk analysis, formative usability assessments, and design validation studies
Developing instructions for use and training materials for clinical trial and commercial purposes
Initiating projects, defining critical steps and resources, and developing practical and thorough solutions to complex problems
Working with limited direction and providing guidance and coordinating work activities of other personnel
Establishing work priorities and timelines
Qualification
Required
B.S, M.S, or advanced degree in human factors engineering, cognitive psychology, industrial engineering, bioengineering, or related discipline
At least 8 years of experience in the industry and/or academia (including advanced studies) after receiving their Bachelor's degree
In depth experience in writing technical documents, analyzing data, writing usability study protocols, performing statistical data analysis and writing summary reports is expected
Strong skills in relevant modeling and design tools, design controls and/or data analysis
Ability to generate and analyze large data sets, including quantitative and qualitative analysis
Advanced knowledge of design controls and relevant human factors standards and guidances
Development of product training and instructions for use, design and execution of formative and summative usability studies, use-related risk analysis, and other human factors methods
A proven track record of working effectively in a matrixed organization with a highly cross-functional (e.g., device development, regulatory, clinical, quality, and program management) and collaborative environment
Excellent communication skills are required
Highly organized and detail oriented
Excellent leadership skills
Preferred
Experience in working with external partners is also highly desirable
Benefits
Relocation benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Laird
Vice President
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