Veranex · 5 days ago
Director, Human-Centered Industrial Design
Providence, RI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expVeranex is an end-to-end professional services firm focused on MedTech, dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovation. The Director of Human-Centered Industrial Design will lead the HCID functional team, ensuring the design of medical devices aligns with user needs and business goals while providing strategic leadership and fostering strong client relationships.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation ServicesMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead the Human Centered Industrial Design team across all design phases, objectives, and deliverables
Translate user insights into clear design direction, concepts, and design specifications
Develop and foster close working relationships with other functional leaders
Drive a customer‑experience and user‑centric mindset across teams
Provide management and leadership to the human‑centered design team, including resource allocation, prioritization, performance management, coaching, and professional development
Oversee, manage, and prioritize activities across the design staff to ensure high‑quality outcomes
Achieve staff results by clearly communicating expectations, monitoring performance, coaching, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards
Develop short‑ and long‑term Human Centered Industrial Design business strategies support business needs and client satisfaction
Set departmental budgets, manage workload forecasting, balance resources, and ensure optimal utilization
Prepare reports, status updates, escalations, and communications for senior leadership
Interact with senior leadership and major stakeholders to establish strategic plans and objectives for programs and projects
Contribute meaningfully to business development initiatives
Foster strong client relationships at both the project and senior/executive levels to drive retention and new business opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial design or related discipline
8–12 years of relevant work experience, including 3–5 years as a functional manager
Advanced knowledge of human factors, ergonomics, and usability best practices
In‑depth knowledge of people management processes, including hiring, performance management, corrective action, and compensation administration
Strong leadership skills, including change management, strategic thinking, and influencing
Experience supporting business development or revenue‑generating client engagements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and advanced ability to manage multiple complex projects
Ability to communicate complex business concepts to a multi‑disciplinary audience
Ability to structure a scalable team to promote high‑quality deliverables
Ability to ensure attainment of departmental objectives through effective resource management
Preferred
Experience leading design functions within MedTech, life sciences, or regulated product development environments
Experience shaping design vision and service offerings at a functional or organizational level
Experience partnering with executive‑level clients and internal leaders
Company
Veranex
Veranex is an end-to-end, global, tech-enabled, concept-through-commercialization service provider focuses on medical technology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Summit Partners
2022-05-19Private Equity
2021-06-16Private Equity
Leadership Team
Lisa Boyle
Interim CEO
David W. Dockhorn
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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2025-09-25
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