Human Factors Engineer

Sandoz Limited; Hartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK seeks a Human Factors/Usability Engineer to support the development of medical devices. Responsibilities include managing evaluations, identifying user needs, and collaborating with teams on design processes. The ideal candidate will have a relevant university degree and 3+ years in the field. This role offers competitive salary and benefits within a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters personal growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Health insurance

24 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee recognition scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in medical device usability engineering.
• Ability to conduct user studies and evaluations.
• Strong command of English for technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Support SDDC teams in Human Factors/Usability Engineering.
• Lead activities to achieve usability deliverables.
• Identify and record user interface requirements.
• Manage formative and summative evaluations.

Skills

User interface design

Risk management

Technical documentation

Usability testing

Collaboration in teams

Education

University degree in ergonomics, engineering, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting SDDC teams in the application of Human Factors/Usability Engineering (HF/UE) principles to the development of medical devices and drug/device combination products
• Lead activities necessary for achieving (HF/UE) deliverables (user profile/capabilities, known use problems, task analyses, threshold analyses etc.)
• Identification and recording of user interface requirements, including implementation and execution of early stage user studies
• Support risk management activities, including the identification of use‑related hazards and the development of Use Related Risk Analysis (URRA)
• Manage/lead formative and summative evaluations together with external vendors
• Develop labelling and instructional materials in collaboration with design teams
• Collaboration with SDDC teams on the design and implementation of risk control measures

Qualifications

• University degree in the field of ergonomics and human factors, engineering, industrial/product design, psychology, or another relevant subject
• Proven track record (3+ years) as part of a medical device (UE/HF) team within a pharmaceutical, medical devices, and/or combination products setting
• Passionate about creating, analysing, testing, and implementing user interfaces that improve patients' experience
• Thorough understanding of the usability engineering process as per BS EN 62366 and the relevant FDA usability guidance documents
• Results‑orientated, enthusiastic, and driven by excellence
• Comfortable writing technical documentation in support of the (UE/HF) file
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written)

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape! Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low‑cost, high‑quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible‑hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! Join us! Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance
• 24 days annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee recognition scheme
• Learning and development opportunities