Director, Device User Interface

About Viatris

Viatris is a global healthcare company that uniquely bridges the gap between generics and branded medicines, offering comprehensive solutions to meet worldwide healthcare needs. Committed to empowering people at every life stage, Viatris supplies high-quality medicines to nearly one billion patients each year, impacting health from birth through chronic illnesses to end-of-life care. The company has been recognized on various award lists signaling its significant industry impact.

Role Overview

The Director, Device User Interface position involves leading a dedicated team focused on translating user requirements and assessing use-related risks into well-documented, traceable design inputs throughout the device development lifecycle. This role oversees Human Factors activities from initial formative research to final summative and comparative usability studies, driving continuous advancement in user interface processes, tools, and governance strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture a high-performing Human Factors/User Interface team ensuring safe and effective device use through rigorous usability engineering programs that comply with regulations and satisfy stakeholder expectations.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ongoing enhancement in executing the User Interface strategy for medical devices and combination products, integrating regulatory labeling aspects and emphasizing intuitive, accessible, and patient-focused designs.
• Ensure production of high-quality, inspection-ready User Interface deliverables on the first attempt.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with global business stakeholders, fostering collaborative engagement and advocacy within stakeholder groups.
• Manage external vendors and coordinate study execution to guarantee methodological soundness, compliance adherence, and timely delivery of human factors evidence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Medical Device/Product Design, or a related field.
• Substantial experience in Pharmaceutical Development, Human Factors Engineering, or Medical Device/Combination Product Engineering with multiple years in management or leadership roles.
• Established success in steering development strategies and managing program implementation.
• Familiarity with drug delivery devices including pen injectors, autoinjectors, vial kits, inhaler technologies, and prefilled syringes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards such as EU MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 62366, and 21 CFR Part 820.
• Advanced degrees (MSc, PhD, MBA) and experience in both New Chemical Entity (NCE) and generic product development are advantageous.

Diversity and Inclusion

Viatris values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications even if some experience areas do not fully align with the listed criteria.

Employee Benefits

• Opportunities for significant career advancement
• Initiatives supporting work-life balance
• Bonus programs
• Health insurance coverage
• Pension plans

Viatris offers competitive compensation packages and a supportive environment that leverages diverse skills and perspectives to positively influence lives globally.

Equal Opportunity

Viatris is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.