Senior Human Factors Engineer / Pharma/MedTech Consulting

Senior Human Factors Engineer / Pharma/MedTech Consulting

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Are you an experienced Human Factors professional seeking project variety, direct client impact, and the chance to consult across the leading edge of Pharma and MedTech development? Join our dynamic team in Frankfurt and lead the HFE activities and strategy for our diverse portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HFE expert and representative on diverse, cross‑functional client projects (e.g., drug delivery systems, surgical robotics, connected health apps).
• Guide client teams and internal stakeholders on HFE strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the planning, protocol creation, moderation, analysis, and reporting for hands‑on user research (Formative and Summative Usability Studies).
• Lead design activities and provide expert critique for both hard‑ and software interfaces, as well as packaging and labelling across different client products.
• Ensure all client HFE deliverables meet stringent global regulatory standards (e.g., FDA Human Factors Guidance, IEC 62366, MDR). Exceptional regulatory know‑how is non‑negotiable.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and ownership, driving project success independently while fostering excellent teamwork and knowledge sharing within the firm.

Qualifications & Profile

Must‑Haves (The Essentials):

• Experience: Proven HFE expertise in Pharma or MedTech, covering the full product lifecycle.
• Mindset: Strong sense of responsibility and ownership; independent personality; ability to self‑motivate; strong service orientation.
• Languages: Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Mobility: Comfortable with regular travel to client sites, testing facilities, conferences, and our Swiss holding company.
• Work Authorization: Must have the unrestricted right to work in the EU/EEA/Switzerland (no sponsorship).

Highly Appreciated (Your Competitive Edge):

• Experience working on multiple device classifications or diverse therapeutic areas.
• Fluency in additional languages, such as Spanish or French.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior colleagues or lead internal initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are ready to drive user safety and usability across the medical product lifecycle in a dynamic consulting environment, we encourage you to apply by sending us your application to office@efty.group.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology; Industries: Market Research