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Human Factors Engineering Lead

Lexington, Massachusetts
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  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0147476 Date posted 03/31/2025 Location Lexington, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Lead is responsible for Human Centered Design of Medical Devices and Combination Products. The HFE Lead will be integral to design and development of product user interface including hardware, software, packaging, labeling, and instruction material to support safe and effective use of the product for the intended use by the intended users in the anticipated use environment.

Responsibilities:

The HFE Lead responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Implementing Human Factors strategy in compliance with regional regulatory guidance.

  • Implementing User Research strategy in compliance with Quality Management System.

  • Developing Human Factors Product and System level requirements in alignment with Target Product Profile.

  • Conducting exploratory research to gather user insights and design trends and evaluate user interface concepts.

  • Translating user needs into user experience and interface requirements and specifications.

  • Designing and executing Human Factors studies to iteratively evaluating product user interface – including hardware, software, packaging, instructional material, and training.

  • Conducting Task and Known Use Problem Analyses.

  • Performing use-safety engineering through Use-related Risk Analysis.

  • Developing Human Factors Validation Protocols and Reports.

  • Managing Human Factors, Industrial Design, and User Research vendors.

  • Supporting regulatory Human Factors Information Requests.

  • Developing Human Factors Summary Reports in compliance with FDA guidance.

  • Developing Usability Engineering Files in compliance with IEC and ISO standards.

  • Contributing to Human Factors standard operating procedures and templates development.

  • Applying functional knowledge of applicable guidance, regulations, standards, and industry best practices to medical device and combination product design and development process.

  • Preparing documentation to support medical device and combination product development activities including design controls.

  • Collaborating with cross functional team members from mechanical, software, clinical, regulatory, and quality engineering disciplines.

  • Qualifying and managing Human Factors vendors.

  • Supporting internal and external quality audits.

  • Communicating with internal and external key stakeholders.

  • Mentoring Human Factors Engineering Leads.

Qualifications:

  • PhD and 3+ years of Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, other relevant degrees in device design or biotech industry.

  • Master's degree and 9+ years of Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, other relevant degrees in device design or biotech industry.

  • Bachelor's degree and 11+ years of Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, other relevant degrees in device design or biotech industry.

Physical Health Requirements:

  • While the role of a Human Factors Engineering Lead primarily involves cognitive and analytical tasks, good physical health is essential. Engineers may need to visit manufacturing sites or conduct user testing in clinical environments, which might involve walking, standing, or other physical activities.

  • Depending on the role and specific responsibilities, a Human Factors Engineering Lead may need to travel to clinical sites, supplier facilities, or other locations for research and testing purposes.

This position may require up to 20% yearly travel, including domestic and international.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Lexington, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$137,000.00 - $215,270.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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