Assoc Director, Human Factors Engineering and Human-Centered Design Specialist

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

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Job Description

Gilead Sciences Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions where every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life threatening diseases.

As Associate Director Human Factors Engineering and Human-Centered Design Specialist you will focus on the development of devices and drug-device combination products such as pre-filled syringes and auto-injectors.

SpecificJobResponsibilities

• Support innovation and early-stage development helping drive project strategy based on human centered design and human factors principles and methodologies.

• Lead initiatives to advance human-centered design practices within the organization.

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative user research to gather insights on user needs preferences and behaviors. Analyze research findings to identify opportunities for product and user experience improvement and innovation. Present research findings to stakeholders and provide actionable recommendations.

• Develop and implement design strategies that prioritize user experience and accessibility including creating personas journey maps and simulations to inform design decisions based on a deep and data-based understanding of the user experience and user needs.

• Develop design concepts for devices packaging and instructions and create concept sketches illustrations and prototypes.

• Use visual design principles to create instructional materials that are visually appealing and effective in conveying information and supporting safe and effective use of products.

• Lead or support human factors engineering (HFE) strategies and HFE activities for device combination product design and development from feasibility clinical development through registration and post-market. This includes requirements definition use-related risk analysis formative usability studies instruction and training development and summative usability studies.

• Author HFE deliverables for device design history files and HFE sections for health authority submissions and written responses.

• Educate team members and other internal stakeholders on the HFE development process and approach.

• Interface and coordinate with HFE consulting firms to execute human factors engineering activities.

• Improve internal HFE processes at Gilead to ensure consistency compliance and efficiency.

• Ensure all HFE work is performed in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Education Experience & Skills:

• B.S. degree in biomedical engineering industrial design or a related scientific field with 10 years of relevant experienceORa M.S. degree with 8 years of relevant experience.

• Strong understanding of human-centered design principles and user research methodologies.

• Experience with conducting qualitative and quantitative user research.

• Proficiency in design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite).

• Prototyping skills including the ability to create physical and digital prototypes.

• Expertise in visual design principles including layout typography and color theory.

• Experiencewith leading HFE efforts in support of combination product development and commercialization including a working knowledge of human factors design controls and risk management regulations standards and guidance for medical devices and combination products.

• Excellentverbalwrittenandinterpersonalcommunicationskillsarerequired.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate the interface with medical device vendors and HF consulting firms.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify relevant design updates.

• Mustbe abletowriteclearconcisehigh-qualitydocuments.

• Mustbe abletoexercisejudgmentwithin areas of ambiguity as well asestablishedproceduresandpoliciesin ordertodetermineandtake appropriateaction.

• Experience managing team expectations for project timelines including realistic timeline estimates for HFE activities.

• A deepknowledgeoftheregulatory and compliance requirements for HFE and combination product risk management.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders.

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