Associate Director, Human Factors & Usability Engineering

Job title: Associate Director, Human Factors & Usability Engineering

Location: Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ

About the job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We offer a dynamic environment where you can grow your career, explore opportunities, and push the boundaries of what's possible.

Role Overview:

The Associate Director will be responsible for leading and executing HFUE activities, continuous HFUE process improvements, driving user-centric design, optimizing the product user-interface, ensuring products are safe and effective for use and enhance the overall user experience for products across the strong pipeline. Drive HFUE initiatives in early stage, development, and LCM projects, ensuring strategic and rigorous execution and timely delivery.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead human factors and usability engineering activities throughout product lifecycle

• Ensure product safety, effectiveness, and optimal user-interface design

• Drive user-centered design processes supporting Sanofi's product pipeline

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement HFE best practices

• Oversee regulatory compliance and documentation

**This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of medical device usability while working with cutting-edge technology with a global healthcare leader.

About You

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and risk-based decision making

• Agile leadership mindset

• Critical problem-solving abilities

• Innovation-driven approach

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Technical Expertise:

• Strategic implementation of HFUE processes: User needs identification, Use requirements generation, Context of use definition, KUPs and use-related risk controls assessment, URRA execution, Study design and execution, UEF/DHF deliverable management, Regulatory submission documentation

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, HF Behavioral Sciences or Psychology, Industrial Design Or related field

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical or medical device industry

• Deep knowledge of combination products and medical device human factors

• Strong understanding of FDA Guidance, International Standards, and Global Regulations

Preferred Experience:

• Wide range of FDA submission experience

• Multidisciplinary perspective in: Device design, User research, Instructional design, Requirements generation, User-centric design across product lifecycle

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.​​

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.​​

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.​​

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.​

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for empl