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Principal Scientist, Human Factors

$156.9k - $247k

Merck

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

Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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