Principal Human Factors Engineer

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The Opportunity 

The Principal Human Factors Engineer will be responsible for providing human factors engineering expertise to project teams developing combination product drug delivery devices for parenteral pharmaceutical therapeutics at Genentech, taking into consideration all aspects of the user, the intended use, the use environment, and the drug therapy being delivered.

The Principal Human Factors Engineer has strong experience in human factors engineering for combination products and/or medical devices. They will collaborate with multifunctional teams including device engineering, regulatory, clinical, quality, marketing, and program management to inform and guide development of innovative products and ensure that those products are safe and easy to use. The candidate has demonstrated ability to lead project-level human factors activities, including ethnographic research, requirements definition research, use-related risk analysis, formative usability assessments, and design validation studies. They will also develop instructions for use and training materials for clinical trial and commercial purposes.

The Principal Human Factors Engineer will be assigned responsibilities to engineering areas and will initiate projects, define critical steps and resources, and develop practical and thorough solutions to complex problems. The candidate will work with limited direction and may provide guidance and coordinate work activities of other personnel and may also supervise staff members. The work is reviewed with a focus on long-term perspectives, as the Principal Human Factors Engineer establishes his/her own work priorities and timelines.

Who you are

Education and Industry Experience:

• 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.

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong skills in relevant modeling and design tools, design controls and/or data analysis. For example:

• 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

Interpersonal Skills:

• 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 is very desirable.

• Excellent communication skills are required. Experience in working with external partners is also highly desirable.

• Highly organized and detail oriented.

• Excellent leadership skills.

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $109,500 - $203,300.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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