Job Description

Do you want to make a real difference in healthcare and improve the lives of patients and healthcare professionals across the world?

Do you have an inherent interest in people and how they interact with the world around them?

Are you inquisitive? Do you have a natural drive to continually better yourself and improve?

Are you a systems thinker, using your strong attention to detail and pattern recognition strengths to spot gold nuggets of insight?

Do you have a good understanding of (or desire to learn about) regulations for medical devices and combination products?

If the answer is an enthusiastic 'yes!' to more than one of these, then why not join a team of dedicated human factors experts who are at the forefront of global medical device development?

About medHF

We are a leading medical human factors consultancy, highly respected by our global clients for our focus on quality. Our usability study approach puts our clients at the cutting edge of medical device development, successfully enabling them to navigate complex regulations and create products that are safe, effective, and easy to use. We don't just complete projects; we make a lasting impact on millions of lives across the world.

Job description

As a Human Factors (HF) Consultant you will be in a client-facing role and will be responsible for contributing to the success of Human Factors projects. You'll be applying your passion for people and strengths in analytical insight to the development and testing of medical products, from drug delivery devices to surgical instruments.

Day to day activities will include running human factors studies, interviewing, note-taking, report writing and working directly with clients. You will apply your continuously growing understanding of HF principles, practices and regulations to support our clients' development programmes and regulatory filings.

This is an international role. Our clients are around the world, but most travel is to the US, and travel can make up to 30% of your time.

About you

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about and committed to making a real impact in healthcare through human factors. The ideal candidate will possess:

A drive for impact & continuous learning:

You are genuinely interested in how people interact with medical devices and are eager to contribute to global medical device and combination product development. You embrace new challenges and learn actively from every experience.

Critical & meticulous thinking:

You are a deep critical thinker and approach problems with a systems mindset, asking questions and identifying patterns and insights from both quantitative and qualitative data. You also have excellent attention to detail and are committed to creating quality output in a highly regulated environment.

Exceptional communication & collaboration:

You enjoy engaging with diverse stakeholders, using your good listening and communication skills to better understand the needs of clients and research participants. You are also dedicated to your team, working to build trust and offering/ asking for help when needed.

Adaptability & self-management:

You are highly organised, capable of managing multiple tasks, and flexible in adapting to changing project demands and timelines. This job can sometimes require overtime due to changing client commitments.

Tools & systems

: You have a good knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and are comfortable with learning and using new systems.

Relevant background:

An interest in medicine and medical products is crucial. A university degree (Bachelors, Masters, PhD) in Psychology, Human Factors Engineering, User Experience, Product Design, Mechanical Engineer, or a related field, is preferred. Experience in medical professions, human factors, or regulated industries is a significant advantage.

What we offer

Our offer reflects our belief that when we invest in our people's unique strengths and support their needs, we get the best out of them.

Working and career development

High degree of independence and responsibility from the beginning.

Lots of opportunity for international travel (up to 30%).

Engaging, impactful projects with industry leaders - work alongside some of the world's leading medical companies on initiatives that make a real difference in healthcare.

Career development - this is a real opportunity to take a leading role in a rapidly growing company

An office in central London, UK.

Compensation and benefits

Salary of 30,000-40,000.

Annual performance related bonus.

Additional 'inconvenience' pay for undertaking work-related travel.

Generous benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, pension scheme, and Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for extended work hours.

Progressive flexible work arrangements, including options for remote work and adaptable hours, recognising the demands of client projects and international collaboration.

Reasonable adjustments and accommodations that go beyond the legal minimum.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Willingness to travel:

25% (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC3N 3DS