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Head of Human Factors Engineering - Medical Devices Development
Genentech
Join a Team that Lives to Improve Lives People come to Genentech from across disciplines and across the world to solve our most challenging medical conditions. You’ll find inspiration in our passion for biotechnology, our purpose to positively impact the lives of millions of patients and our dedication to our people. Joining Genentech means being part of a tradition of inquiry that will change the world. It means embracing our failures as much as our successes. It requires a willingness to look beyond the edge of what's possible. And a focus on doing the day-to-day work that makes great science happen. The following opportunity exists in our South San Francisco, CA headquarters: [HEAD OF HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING - MEDICAL DEVICE DEVELOPMENT]
Description The human factors engineering team collaborates with multifunctional teams including device engineering, regulatory, clinical, quality, marketing, and program management team members to inform and guide development of innovative products and ensure that those products are safe and easy to use. This team manages human factors engineering activities within Genentech device development programs including ethnographic research, requirements definition research, use-related risk analysis, formative usability assessments, and final summative design validation studies. The head of human factors engineering will work independently and will provide guidance, coaching and training to direct reports and manage work activities of staff members. The work is reviewed with a focus on long-term perspectives, as the candidate exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments, and has responsibility of effective interaction with the Health Authorities in the area of human factors. The head will manage and grow a team of human factors engineers and scientists, responsible for the human factors engineering activities for 15-20 active projects. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for supporting human factors engineering activities and facilitating product development towards the goal of commercialization. This objective will be accomplished by executing activities in the areas of: Team Leadership
Quality Systems Compliance
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Who You Are The right candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work. The next step is yours. To apply today, click on the "Apply online" button. Genentech is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status. For more information about equal employment opportunity, visit our Genentech Careers page. At Genentech, we share salary ranges with applicants during the recruiting process, if requested. Third party salary estimates may not be accurate or up-to-date. |
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