Human Factors Specialist (m/f/d) Partnerships

Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe • Other • Hamburg • 12h ago

At Olympus, we are committed to our purpose of making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.
For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Within the Olympus Corporation, Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe (OSTE) is the global competence center for development, production and repair services for rigid endoscopy, bipolar high-frequency surgery and reprocessing. With a total workforce of about 3,600 employees at 14 locations in EMEA and its headquarters in Hamburg, the company stands for exceptional performance in medical technology and therapy and offers a full range of the most modern endoscopic applications from single products to procedure-oriented system solutions.

Oversee and manage HFE activities conducted by external service providers, ensuring alignment with internal goals and regulatory standards
Act as the primary point of contact between the internal team and external partners, fostering clear communication and collaboration
Review and evaluate HFE deliverables from external partners such as use specifications, use-related risk assessments, test plans and reports
Conduct and manage the execution of formative and summative evaluations to ensure products meet design specifications and are safe for use in medical settings
Follow design control processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as FDA and ISO requirements

Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Usability Engineering, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related field
Several years of experience in human factors engineering or usability engineering, preferably within the medical device or healthcare industry
Experience in managing external designers, usability test agencies and recruiters
Deep knowledge of related FDA and ISO regulations for medical devices and experience with design control processes
Fluency in German and English
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

30 days of annual leave
Up to 60% mobile work possible and flexible work time model with overtime compensation
Holiday and Christmas bonuses
Corporate benefits
Comprehensive company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
Company restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized)
Employee Assistance Program of famPLUS to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
Subsidy for public transportation (Deutschlandticket), free parking spaces and bike or car leasing
Various subsidized company sports groups and access to the in-house company gym

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