Principal Scientist, Human Factors
Merck · Rahway, NJ +1 more
ResearchFull-time$157k–$247kCompany career page
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Role summary
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.
What they're looking for
- 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
What you'll be doing
- 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
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