Associate Director Engineering
Amgen
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Associate Director Engineering
What you will do
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The Associate Director, Human Factors & Usability Engineering (HF/UE), provides strategic and operational leadership for the integration of human factors, usability, and user-centered risk management across Amgen’s product portfolio. This role ensures human factors and usability principles are embedded throughout the product lifecycle—from early concept development through post-market surveillance—to deliver safe, effective, and intuitive products for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing human factors and usability engineering team.
Build enterprise capability in human factors and usability by establishing scalable processes, tools, and best practices.
Champion the integration of human factors, usability, and user-centered design into product development processes.
Define and drive HF/UE strategy aligned with regulatory requirements, development milestones, and quality systems.
Oversee planning and execution of formative and summative human factors studies in alignment with FDA, EMA, MDR, ISO 62366, and global standards.
Ensure seamless integration of HF/UE activities within design controls and risk management (ISO 14971).
Author and review HF/UE documentation including plans, use-related risk analyses, validation protocols, reports, and regulatory responses.
Integrate use-related risk management across the product lifecycle to minimize on-market risk.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Device Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Medical, Packaging, Manufacturing, and Operations teams.
Provide HF leadership in feasibility assessments and early-stage design decisions.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 3 years of Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or related experience OR
Master’s degree and 7 years of Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or related experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or related experience OR
Associate’s degree and 12 years of Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or related experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or related experience
In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Design, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience in medical devices, combination products, or regulated healthcare environments.
Deep knowledge of FDA human factors guidance, ISO 62366, ISO 14971, MDR, and design controls.
Proven experience leading formative and summative studies supporting regulatory submissions.
Expertise integrating human factors and usability engineering with risk management and quality systems.
Strong communication skills, including regulatory documentation and executive presentations.
Experience managing external research vendors and usability testing partners.
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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