UX Researcher

Siemens Healthineers AG; Baden; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers seeks an experienced UX Researcher to support the development of software and hardware solutions for safe clinical workflows in radiation oncology. You will plan and conduct user research activities, translate findings into actionable insights, and collaborate with Product Management, Engineering and Clinical Experts to inform product decisions.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 5+ years of UX research experience, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Human Factors, HCI, or related field.
• 5+ years of UX research experience in software or hardware product development.
• Strong experience planning and conducting usability studies.
• Knowledge of Agile development practices and healthcare/regulatory contexts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute user research to evaluate and improve product designs.
• Conduct user interviews, task analyses, design reviews, and usability testing.
• Define research goals, questions, and hypotheses aligned with business and user needs.
• Translate research findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Communicate results, KPIs, and next steps to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Design, and Clinical Experts.
• Ensure research activities and documentation comply with IEC 62366-1 and other regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of UX research processes and best practices.
• Develop deep understanding of customer needs and clinical workflows.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Human Factors, HCI, Cognitive Science, or related field

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Ensures that validation and documentation acitivties are performed compliant with given standards for the development of medical devices and creates all artefacts defined by the usability engineering process.

Continously validates hypothesis and design decisions against the target user needs to ensure relevance of products and services.

We are seeking an experienced UX Researcher to support the development of innovative software and hardware solutions within radiation oncology. In this role, you will plan and conduct user research activities that drive product decisions, improve user experiences, and ensure safe and effective clinical workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute user research to evaluate and improve product designs.
• Conduct user interviews, task analyses, design reviews, and usability testing.
• Define research goals, questions, and hypotheses aligned with business and user needs.
• Translate research findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Communicate results, KPIs, and next steps to stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, Design, and Clinical Experts.
• Ensure research activities and documentation comply with regulatory requirements, including IEC 62366-1.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of UX research processes and best practices.
• Build a deep understanding of customer needs, clinical workflows, and user behavior.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Psychology, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in UX research supporting software and/or hardware product development.
• Strong experience planning and conducting usability studies.
• Solid understanding of User-Centered Design methodologies.
• Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated industries is a plus.
• Knowledge of Agile development practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to influence product decisions through data-driven insights.
• Experience working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work and meet deadlines.

Who we are:

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Healthineers’ specific businesses, please visit our company page here.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

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