User Experience and User Interface Designer

$96,600 - $151,800/Yr

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company - Lexington, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Lexington, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. Join Takeda as a User Experience and User Interface Designer where you will need a mastery of design thinking principles coupled with the ability to distill insights gleaned from user research into actionable design elements. You will also go beyond conventional graphic design demanding a deep understanding of user behaviors, regulatory requirements, and the intricate nuances of medical device and combination product design. Your success hinges on the adept translation of user needs into intuitive and compliant design solutions across each of the PD group output areas including device design, packaging, IFUs and associated instruction materials (physical and digital), journey mapping and user-needs research. As part of the Product Design team, you will report to the Director of Product Design.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-centric solutions for interface elements, including devices, packaging, digital ancillaries, and instructional materials in collaboration with the lead designer.
• Expertise in scoping, practice and delivery of physical and digital product designs including medical devices, combination products, digital products, and the accompanying packaging with focus on industrial design and user interface design in collaboration with lead designer.
• Develop product instructional design strategy, including instructional style guides and best practices.
• Conduct exploratory research in collaboration with the Human Factors lead to gather user insights and design trends, evaluate user interface concepts, translate user needs into user experience and interface requirements and specifications, and iteratively evaluate device user interfaces to ensure optimal user experience.
• Create user journeys, user interface illustrations, storyboards, prototypes, and wireframes.
• Learn about, understand, and advocate for the needs and user experience of patients, clinicians, and other users in the development of Takeda's regulated products and services, focusing on patient-oriented needs identification and solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, human factors, quality, clinical & medical affairs, regulatory affairs, commercial, legal, and purchasing.

Requirements

• Master's degree and 3+ years of UI/UX Design, Industrial/Creative Design, Medical Illustration, Information Design, User Experience, Usability Engineering, or other relevant degrees in device design or biotech industry or consumer technology.
• OR Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of UI/UX Design, Industrial/Creative Design, Medical Illustration, Information Design, User Experience, Usability Engineering, or other relevant degrees in device design or biotech industry or consumer technology.
• Proficiency in UX/UI design principles, including user research, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Mastery of design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Solidworks or Fusion 360.
• Familiarity with MS Windows operating systems and software applications.
• Strong visual and graphic design skills with a focus on user experience.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in medical device design.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to articulate ideas effectively.
• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality work within deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience creating medical illustrations and animations.
• Knowledge of design systems and guidelines.
• Familiarity with human factors engineering principles.
• Strong problem-solving abilities for analyzing complex issues and generating innovative solutions.
• Leadership capabilities for motivating team members and fostering innovation.
• Experience cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Volunteer time off
• Life insurance