Overview
In this role you lead human factors activities for drug delivery technologies and medical devices across development and launch. You will work globally with cross-functional teams to plan studies, shape patient-centered product improvements, and support regulatory documentation. You manage packaging and labeling content while coordinating external partners, budgets, and timelines to meet quality standards. Your work enhances patient experience by integrating user insights into product development and post-launch life cycle. This is a mission-driven opportunity to advance patient care through rigorous usability and regulatory excellence.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid work arrangement
- equal opportunity employer
- global collaboration opportunities
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute and report human factors and usability studies in line with international standards and regulatory expectations
- Prepare human factors materials and technical documentation for regulatory submissions
- Create and maintain packaging, labeling, and user manuals for medical devices and combination products
- Assess products from a patient experience perspective and propose practical improvements
- Coordinate artwork providers and suppliers, including versions, quotations, budgets and timelines
- Provide technical input to regulatory labeling activities and ensure GMP and quality compliance
- Collaborate with design, development, industrialisation and product life cycle teams to support cross-functional initiatives
- Coordinate external partners, budgets, quotations and negotiations while anticipating risks and maintaining attention to detail
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in human factors, usability engineering, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or related field
- Experience in human factors/usability engineering with knowledge of international standards and regulatory expectations
- Experience planning complex projects and collaborating across technical, regulatory and matrix teams
- Experience producing technical documentation and supporting device risk management, packaging or labeling activities
- Ability to manage external partners, budgets, quotations, negotiations, and timelines
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; graphic design software experience is a plus
- Human factors experience in Cell and/or Gene Therapy is advantageous
- Collaborative
- Patient-focused
- Proactive
- Human factors, usability engineering
- Knowledge of international standards and regulatory expectations
- Technical documentation for regulatory submissions
Human Factors Lead employer: Ucb Group
UCB is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where employees are encouraged to push boundaries and create meaningful value for patients. Located in Slough, our hybrid-first approach allows for flexibility while working alongside experienced scientists in a supportive environment that prioritises personal growth and career development. Join us to be part of a team that values inclusivity and empowers you to make your mark in the biopharmaceutical industry.
