Director, Pharmacometrics
MSD
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Senior Director, Human Factors
MSD
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Rahway • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $153,800 - $242,200 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Human Factors (HF) function within Device Development & Technology
- Lead a center of excellence HF team engaged across the entire product lifecycle—from early development through commercialization and post-market activities
- Ensure integration of HF principles to enhance patient safety and product usability
- Champion enterprise-wide HF strategy, foster cross-functional collaboration, and drive adoption of best practices
- Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to HF team and stakeholders across R&D, clinical, regulatory, marketing, manufacturing, and quality
- Educate and build awareness of HF principles; develop and communicate a compelling HF vision and strategy
- Represent the company externally with Health Authorities and Industry Trade Organizations
- Instill a culture of accountability by defining roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
- Own end-to-end execution of HF initiatives, including strategy, implementation, and post-market follow-up
- Apply strategic planning and rigorous budget management to balance operational demands with long-term goals
- Champion talent growth through coaching, development, and fostering diversity and inclusion
- Build and leverage internal and external networks and partnerships to enhance HF capabilities and influence industry standards
- Act as a change catalyst driving execution excellence and continuous improvement in HF practices
Requirements
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Cognitive Psychology, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in HF within pharmaceutical, medical device, or combination product development
- Proven track record of leading and growing HF teams in a regulated environment
- Deep knowledge of global HF regulatory requirements, FDA guidance, and industry standards
- Experience integrating HF into clinical trial design and execution
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
- Required Skills: Accountability; Budget Management; Business Decisions; Cognitive Psychology; Conflict Resolution; Cross-Functional Teamwork; Customer-Focused; Design Control Process; Ergonomics Consulting; Human Factor Engineering; Human Resource Management; Innovation; Intellectual Property Management; Medical Devices; Mentoring Staff; Negotiation; Neuropsychology; Patient Safety; Post Marketing Surveillance; Prioritization; Process Engineering; Product Lifecycle; Product Lifecycle Management (PLM); Social Collaboration
- US and Puerto Rico Residents Only (work authorization/location requirement)
Benefits
- Eligible for annual bonus
- Eligible for long-term incentive (if applicable)
- Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate and sick days
- Comprehensive package of benefits (more details at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits)
- Hybrid work model (U.S. Hybrid Work Model: three days on-site per week, Friday remote)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Human FactorsErgonomicsCognitive PsychologyHuman Factor EngineeringDesign Control ProcessProduct Lifecycle ManagementBudget ManagementPost Marketing SurveillanceProcess EngineeringMedical Devices
Soft skills
LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCommunicationAccountabilityConflict ResolutionCross-Functional TeamworkCustomer-FocusedMentoring StaffNegotiationPrioritization
Certifications
Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.)
