Principal Scientist, Human Factors

Principal Scientist position leading a Human Factors team at a pharmaceutical company to develop combination products and medical devices. Responsible for managing human factors activities across the product lifecycle while ensuring regulatory compliance and mentoring junior scientists.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a Human Factors team on product design and regulatory compliance activities
• Manage human factors assessments including use error analysis, usability testing, and hazard analysis across product lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on customer needs identification, design requirements, and post-market surveillance
• Create and maintain regulatory submission materials, protocols, reports, and compliance documentation
• Drive strategic planning for human factors assessment in innovative product development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, Engineering, Chemistry, or Business Management
• 10+ years of related human factors or device development experience
• Strong knowledge of device regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Team and people management experience preferred
• Expertise in regulatory filings, quality by design, and risk management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments

Compensation: $156,900–$247,000 base