Senior Director of Human Factors

Senior Director Of Human Factors

The Senior Director of Human Factors (HF) will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the HF function within our company. This role leads a center of excellence team within Device Development & Technology (DD&T) engaged across the entire product lifecyclefrom early development through commercialization and post-market activitiesensuring integration of HF principles to enhance patient safety and product usability. The Senior Director will champion enterprise-wide HF strategy, foster cross-functional collaboration, and represent the company externally to influence industry standards and regulatory practices.

Primary Scientific & Leadership Requirements

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to the HF team and key stakeholders across R&D, clinical, regulatory, marketing, manufacturing, and quality functions.
• Educate and build awareness of HF principles to foster alignment and commitment at all organizational levels.
• Develop and communicate a compelling HF vision and strategy that inspires collaboration and drives adoption of best practices.
• Empathize with diverse stakeholder concerns and involve cross-functional partners in exploring innovative solutions.
• Steer commitment to implementation and action, ensuring HF considerations are prioritized in decision-making and product lifecycle activities.
• Serve as a trusted HF subject matter expert via engagements with Health Authorities and Industry Trade Organizations.

HF Ownership & Accountability

Additional Scientific & Leadership Competencies

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Required Skills : Accountability, Budget Management, Business Decisions, Cognitive Psychology, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer-Focused, Design Control Process, Ergonomics Consulting, Human Factor Engineering, Human Resource Management, Innovation, Intellectual Property Management, Medical Devices, Mentoring Staff, Negotiation, Neuropsychology, Patient Safety, Post Marketing Surveillance, Prioritization, Process Engineering, Product Lifecycle, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Social Collaboration {+ 4 more}

Salary Range : $153,800.00 - $242,200.00

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available.