Human Factors Project Manager, Part-Time Contractor

Hilo by Aktiia

. Own all human factors and usability work across Product, Design, Clinical Operations, QARA, and outside agencies .

Posted 11/11/2026part-timeRemote • Germany, Spain, Italy, PolandMid-LevelSenior💰 CHF 17,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in human factors and usability engineering within the medical device sector, particularly in managing usability studies, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in project management, ensuring timely delivery of quality outcomes while maintaining effective communication across teams.

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Human Factors EngineeringUsability Study ManagementProject ManagementIEC 62366 ComplianceFDA Submission Experience

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Hard Skills

Usability EngineeringUse-Related Risk DocumentationIFU DevelopmentVersion ControlLocalization

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam CoordinationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

PhraseNovalinsInDesignFigma

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesConnected HealthWearablesClinical OperationsQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own all human factors and usability work across Product, Design, Clinical Operations, QARA, and outside agencies
Coordinate specialists, keep work moving between teams, and ensure deliverables meet quality and regulatory standards
Own usability study calendars, protocols, and relationships with external labs such as Sage Research
Manage formative and summative studies across hardware and software, including FDA submission work for Hilo Medical
Ensure usability findings are regularly communicated back to Design
Decide content for the Quick Start Guide, app, and IFU
Own version control and localisation using Phrase and Novalins
Brief and manage freelance designers and print partners
Own packaging briefs from start to finish
Coordinate packaging agencies and freelance packaging designers while aligning work with regulatory, cost, and manufacturing constraints
Connect human factors evidence from Clinical Operations trials with evidence for products shipped to customers
Maintain a unified human factors roadmap
Manage dependencies, resourcing, and budgets across teams
Report monthly confidence levels and raise risks to leadership
Audit current processes and the human factors function
Set up the usability study calendar
Decide the content split for the QSG “5-minute sheet” redesign

Requirements

What you’ll need

Human factors or usability engineering experience in medical devices, ideally with wearables or connected health
Proven project or programme management experience, including owning plans, sequencing multiple workstreams, and delivering on deadlines through others
Hands-on knowledge of IEC 62366 usability engineering
Experience with use-related risk documentation, such as UFMEAs
Experience with IFU development
Experience managing agencies, labs, and freelancers
Clear, confident communication
Track record of connecting Product, Clinical, and Quality/Regulatory teams
Applicants must already hold a valid visa or work permit for their country of residence
Nice to have: FDA submission experience, UX research background, and familiarity with InDesign/Figma localisation workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time contractor engagement of up to three days per week
Total fee of CHF 17,500 for the initial engagement
Review after three months
Remote-first work arrangement
Work with a global team across time zones
Opportunity to contribute to technology addressing high blood pressure and healthcare impact