Human Factors Engineer

About the job

For our client, an international company in the pharmaceutical industry, we are looking for an experienced Human Factors Engineer to support the…

Human Factors Engineer

Job description:

For our client, an international company in the pharmaceutical industry, we are looking for an experienced Human Factors Engineer to support the development of drug delivery devices and combination products, ensuring usability, patient safety and regulatory compliance.

About the customer:

• Location: Bern, Switzerland
• Start Date: 1 December 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Workload: 100% (41 hours per week)

Requirements:

• Plan and execute Human Factors Engineering (HFE) activities for drug delivery devices, including secondary packaging and Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Develop HFE documentation, including Use Risk Assessments, Design History File (DHF) deliverables and regulatory submission documentation.
• Support the planning and execution of formative and summative usability studies.
• Analyse user capabilities and known use-related problems to improve device usability and safety.
• Collaborate with HFE leads and cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and guidance, particularly IEC 62366.

Competences:

• Degree in Ergonomics, Psychology, Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or equivalent academic experience, ideally involving combination products and drug delivery devices.
• Strong expertise in Human Factors Engineering, IEC 62366, Use Risk Assessments and Instructions for Use development.
• Experience with nebulizer technology is strongly preferred; experience with injection devices is an advantage.
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality standards, including documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Independent, structured and proactive working style with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent English skills.