Director, Human Factors Engineering

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs activities to ensure new product development activities are achieved within agreed upon scope, timeline, and budget Recruits, coaches and develops organizational talent Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives Creates an entrepreneurial environment Provides general direction to managers, exempt specialist and non-exempt support in various areas, groups and/or operations Keeps the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action Plans and conducts worldwide customer, competitive, and software industry research to identify and prioritize usability improvement possibilities and solutions Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives. Interacts internally and externally with executive level management, outside regulatory agencies, customers, vendors and/or suppliers Coordinates across functional areas, business units, and/or geographies in order to achieve Division goals Provides global strategic marketing, engineering management, and staff with training and mentoring on usability theory, resources, and technology. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA regulations, etc.) Makes and executes operational decisions with a strategic perspective Directs and controls the activities and budget of one or more functional areas, product groups and/or third party vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s or M.S. degree in Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or other scientific or engineering field. 10-15 years of management and technical management experience in the medical device industry with minimum 5 years at a senior management role. Demonstrated track record of building and driving high performance teams in a highly regulated environment – you have shipped multiple products. Experience leading Human Factors activities across the product lifecycle, including ethnographic research, user needs identification, workflow and task analysis, requirements development, user interface design, user error analysis, usability and validation testing. Extensive knowledge of entire medical device development process from needs definition through regulatory approvals, production, launch, and product life cycle maintenance. Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership. Proven ability to interface with customers in a highly professional manner. Ability to quickly assimilate advanced domain knowledge. Self-motivated problem solver who finds pragmatic solutions to highly technical challenges Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Ability and desire to travel, including internationally. Preferred Qualifications and Education: Ph.D. degree in one of the above disciplines. Experience in medical device development especially in system engineering and/or risk management Working knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology. Working knowledge of Human Factors/Usability Engineering regulatory standards. Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 – $344,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. ENGINEERING INNOVATION THAT ADVANCES DIABETES CARE Location United States - California - Pleasanton Category Research & Development Location United States > Milpitas : 1820 McCarthy Blvd Medical surveillance Not Applicable Division ADC Diabetes Care Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time Significant work activities Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) INNOVATIVE BENEFITS We support our colleagues around the world as they care for themselves and their families with offerings tailored to their unique needs. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We strive to provide environments where all employees feel welcome and able to bring their full selves to work. To do this we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion across Abbott. SUSTAINABILITY FOR OUR FUTURE At Abbott, sustainability means managing our efforts so we can help the greatest number of people around the world live fuller lives through better health. WE'RE RECOGNIZED AROUND THE WORLD DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY INDEX BEST CORPORATE CITIZENS FORTUNE CHANGE THE WORLD FORTUNE'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES JOIN OUR TALENT COMMUNITY We will notify you about relevant positions, and keep you in mind when we have interesting opportunities. An Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide reasonable workplace accommodations. U.S. residents only: To request accommodation, please call 224-667-0340 or email corpjat@abbott.com. Abbott is committed to pay equity and transparency. Compensation is determined using objective, job-related, and gender-neutral criteria in compliance with applicable laws and local regulations.