Human Factors Lead (Fixed-Term)

About The Role Join our Combination Products and Devices department as interim Lead of Human Factors until mid-March 2027, and lead the strategy, development, and execution of human factors activities across our product portfolio. Based in Stockholm or Reykjavík, you will lead a team of specialists and oversee design validation, human factors studies, expert reviews, technical documentation, and regulatory deliverables. This role is an opportunity to shape processes, standards, and strategy in a complex, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities

• Own design validation and human factors strategy across the product portfolio.
• Direct and provide human factors input to projects, including expert reviews and technical memoranda.
• Authors and oversees primary user analyses, design validation plans, protocols and reports, and Human Factors Engineering reports.
• Lead the planning and execution of human factors studies.
• Interpret and adapt policies and guidelines, improve processes, and contribute to drafting SOPs.
• Build and maintain subject-matter expertise in human factors and applicable regulations for combination drug products.
• Shape organizational standards and ways of working, and contribute to budgeting and resource planning.
• Oversee large projects and contribute to strategic and development initiatives.
• Address complex, time-sensitive, and non-precedent challenges with sound judgment.
• Provide timely expert guidance to internal and local stakeholders.
• Contribute industry insight and feedback to the development of FDA guidance.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant scientific, technical, or business-related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive performance improvements and identify innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of industry trends and a proactive approach to staying informed of developments within the field.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across functions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Leadership experience is considered an advantage.

What We Offer

• Meaningful Work: Tackle inspiring challenges with passionate colleagues on projects that make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Global Growth: Join a fast-growing, international company with a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a positive, flexible, and innovative setting that values teamwork and creativity.
• Career Development: Benefit from support for personal growth, internal mobility, and ongoing training opportunities.
• Cultural Exchange: Take advantage of exchange opportunities with our Reykjavik, Iceland lab for short or long-term stays.
• Well-being & Perks: Enjoy wellness benefits, on-site changing rooms, and a stocked office with snacks, fruit, and great coffee.
• Community & Celebration: Participate in regular social events and celebrate team milestones together.