Advisor, Human Factors Engineering

Job ID: R-110567Company: LillyLocation: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full TimeCategory: EngineeringPosted Date: 2026-08-28At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Do you strive to make a difference in patients’ lives by conducting exploratory user research, generating product ideas, and helping to develop future‑ready solutions that improve the patient experience and health outcomes?If these things make you raise your hand, keep reading!At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. Our 50,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first.Lilly’s Delivery, Devices & Connected Solutions (DDCS) team is currently seeking Human Factors Engineer Advisor at its Indianapolis Technology Center.Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced Human Factors Engineering Advisor with an advanced understanding of perceptual, cognitive, and ergonomic theories and principles, and the ability to apply this knowledge to the conceptualization, design, and evaluation of medical devices and digital health systems.The role requires effective collaboration with multidisciplinary team leadership; to work with colleagues from design, engineering, medical, marketing, quality, manufacturing and regulatory to apply human-centered design methods through implementation of usability processes, determination of desired user profiles and environments, development of user documentation, and creation of usability documentation. A successful team member will have excellent organizational, technical problem solving, and communication skills (written and verbal). They should have the ability to influence multi-functional partners, to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, and to effectively lead external consultants.Key Responsibilities:Provide expert Human Factors Engineering guidance to cross functional combination product development teams based on usability activity results and Human Factors Engineering principlesProvide input into the creation of combination product and system requirements based on user needs and Human Factors Engineering expertiseDocument user capabilities and limitations and associated use-related risks are appropriately addressed in planning, requirements development, and design & engineeringDocument user performance characteristics and their associated benefits and risks assist in deciding among design alternativesMaintain compliance to relevant standards (IEC 62366, ANSI/AAMI HE75, etc.) and ensure FDA guidance is adequately addressed in Human Factors Engineering processes and deliverablesPartner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute Human Factors Engineering activities, including:Lead user research studies (e.g., contextual inquiry, diary, and observational studies)Develop and execute formative and summative (HF validation) usability studiesConduct heuristic evaluations and expert reviewsPerform use-related risk analysesReport and manage HF evaluation findingsAuthor usability documentation (e.g., use specifications) for DHF and product developmentPrepare Human Factors/Usability Engineering reports for regulatory submissionsCollaborates with others on the development of product design language documents, style guides, design specifications, concepts, and prototypes.Builds and maintains Industrial Design capabilities and helps to define the team’s operating mechanisms and metrics.Aligns human factors strategy with business objectives and portfolio priorities across DDCS and enterprise partners.Assist in internal Human Factors Engineering staff training and process improvement activitiesAssist in maintaining procedures and tools on best practices related to Human Factors EngineeringServe as an opinion leader, internally and externally, including seeking opportunities to publish and speak publicly about Human Factors EngineeringConduct Human Factors Engineering educational workshops and seminars to multi-functional audiences within LillyBasic Qualifications:Earned Master's degree in Human Factors / Usability Engineering or a related field (e.g., Cognitive Psychology, HCI, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) with 6+ years relevant experienceExtensive experience applying Human Factors Engineering to the development of medical devices or combination productsExperience in the design of usability study protocols and reports including usability root cause analysis and risk benefit analysisExperience working in a regulated environment (e.g., Medical, DOD, DOT, etc.)Excellent organizational, technical problem solving, and communication skills (written and verbal)Strong interpersonal skills and team mind-setAdditional Preferences:Earned PhD in relevant field with 4+ years of related experienceIn-depth technical knowledge of Human Factors Engineering methods and deliverables throughout the entire product development lifecycle that ensures compliance to relevant standards and FDA guidanceFamiliarity with managing or participating in external consulting relationships to execute usability activitiesExperience with software and/or electromechanical systemsExperience in risk managementAbility to identify systemic problems and drive strategic improvements.Experience using AI tools in technical or research work, with the judgment to know where they are reliable and where human expertise is still required.Other Information:The preferred location for this position is Indianapolis, IN. Remote may be considered for the right candidate.Domestic/international travel ~20-30%.Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form () for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (View email address on click.appcast.io), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is$129,000 - $209,000Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.#WeAreLillySkillshuman factors engineeringusability studiesfda compliancerisk analysisuser researchiec 62366ansi/aami he75design for human factorsproduct developmentregulatory reportingindustrial designprocess improvementusability documentationcross-functional collaborationtechnical problem solvingorganizational skillsstakeholder managementtraining deliveryai toolssoftware systemselectromechanical systems