Associate Director, Human Factors & Usability Engineering
Company: Sanofi
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Job title: Associate Director, Human Factors & Usability
Engineering Location: Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ About the job
We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year,
thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of
our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we
can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and
bring hope to patients and their families. At Sanofi, we chase the
miracles of science to improve people's lives. We offer a dynamic
environment where you can grow your career, explore opportunities,
and push the boundaries of what's possible. Role Overview: The
Associate Director will be responsible for leading and executing
HFUE activities, continuous HFUE process improvements, driving
user-centric design, optimizing the product user-interface,
ensuring products are safe and effective for use and enhance the
overall user experience for products across the strong pipeline.
Drive HFUE initiatives in early stage, development, and LCM
projects, ensuring strategic and rigorous execution and timely
delivery. Main Responsibilities: - Lead human factors and usability
engineering activities throughout product lifecycle - Ensure
product safety, effectiveness, and optimal user-interface design -
Drive user-centered design processes supporting Sanofi's product
pipeline - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement HFE
best practices - Oversee regulatory compliance and documentation
This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of medical
device usability while working with cutting-edge technology with a
global healthcare leader. About You Leadership Competencies: -
Strategic thinking and risk-based decision making - Agile
leadership mindset - Critical problem-solving abilities -
Innovation-driven approach - Excellent communication and
collaboration skills Technical Expertise: - Strategic
implementation of HFUE processes: User needs identification, Use
requirements generation, Context of use definition, KUPs and
use-related risk controls assessment, URRA execution, Study design
and execution, UEF/DHF deliverable management, Regulatory
submission documentation Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's or
Master's degree in: Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical
Engineering, Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, HF Behavioral
Sciences or Psychology, Industrial Design Or related field -
Extensive experience in pharmaceutical or medical device industry -
Deep knowledge of combination products and medical device human
factors - Strong understanding of FDA Guidance, International
Standards, and Global Regulations Preferred Experience: - Wide
range of FDA submission experience - Multidisciplinary perspective
in: Device design, User research, Instructional design,
Requirements generation, User-centric design across product
lifecycle Why Choose Us? - Bring the miracles of science to life
alongside a supportive, future-focused team. - Discover endless
opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether
it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or
internationally. - Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package
that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. - Take
good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health
and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare,
prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’
gender-neutral parental leave. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates
are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to
a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color;
creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality;
marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender,
gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation;
disability; veteran or military status or liability for military
status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood
trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to
genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
GD-SA LI-SA LI-Onsite vhd All compensation will be determined
commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be
eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and
additional benefits information can be found here.
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