Human Factors Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. GSK scores A on the Alion truth index.
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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Position Summary
Join us as a Human Factors Engineer where you will help design easy-to-use and safe healthcare solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and bring these insights into the design process. Our team values curiosity, empathy, and collaboration. At GSK, you will grow your skills, make a real difference in patients’ lives, and be part of a mission to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Lead human-centred design activities throughout all stages of device development to ensure products meet user needs.
- Plan and execute user studies, including early handling tests and design validation, to gather meaningful feedback.
- Conduct user-related risk assessments and integrate findings into design decisions to improve safety and usability.
- Work closely with engineers, regulatory, clinical, and quality teams to solve design and regulatory challenges.
- Manage relationships and communications with external vendors and internal stakeholders to support project goals.
- Contribute to regulatory documentation by preparing clear, accurate sections related to human factors and usability.
Why You?
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Human Factors, or a related field.
- Proven experience applying human factors engineering principles in medical device or combination product development.
- Understanding of human factors regulatory guidelines such as IEC 62366 and FDA usability requirements.
- Experience planning and conducting human factors studies, including usability testing and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of integrating user needs and risk information into design and validation activities.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Experience with global regulatory submissions and authoring sections of human factors files.
- Ability to analyse user data and translate insights into clear design improvements.
- Familiarity with design for manufacture principles.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Evidence of being a proactive team player who adapts well to changing priorities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Working Arrangement
This role is based at GSK’s Research & Development site in Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement with an expectation for regular on-site presence. Occasional travel may be required.
Are you ready to contribute your talent and make a meaningful impact on healthcare? Apply now to join GSK and help create solutions that improve lives around the world. We welcome your application and look forward to learning about how you can help us get ahead of disease together.
Skills
CMC Strategy, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Debate Moderation, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Project Leadership, Risk Awareness, Scientific Writing, Technology TransferWhy GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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