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Front-end User Experience Specialist (Apply in minutes)

Takeda Pharmaceutical
Lexington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2025 CLOSED ON 4/22/2025

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  • Job Description

About the role :

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 Director, Product Design.

How you will contribute :

  • 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. Primary instruction types include Instructions for Use, Quick Reference Guides, packaging branding, and other product labeling. Secondary instruction types may include digital training tools and support for video training.
  • 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 Takedas regulated products and services, focusing on patient-oriented needs identification and solutions.
  • Have subject matter expertise in selecting and utilizing the best tools for creating and communicating designs and outputs across various categories, including physical products, printed instructional materials, packaging, and digital solutions such as digital Instructions For Use (IFU) and apps.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, human factors, quality, clinical & medical affairs, regulatory affairs, commercial, legal, and purchasing.
  • This position may require up to 20% yearly travel, including domestic and

    international.

    Minimum RequirementsQualifications :

  • Masters degree and 3 years of UIUX Design, IndustrialCreative Design, Medical Illustration, Information Design, User Experience, Usability Engineering, other relevant degrees in device design or biotech industry or consumer technology.
  • Bachelors degree and 5 years of UIUX Design, IndustrialCreative Design, Medical Illustration, Information Design, User Experience, Usability Engineering, other relevant degrees in device design or biotech industry or consumer technology.
  • Proficiency in UXUI 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.
  • Experience creating medical illustrations and animations (desirable).
  • Knowledge of design systems and guidelines (desirable).
  • Familiarity with human factors engineering principles (desirable).
  • Strong problem-solving abilities for analyzing complex issues and generating innovative solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to articulate ideas effectively.
  • Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving project needs.
  • Strong sense of accountability and ownership for project outcomes.
  • Leadership capabilities for motivating team members and fostering innovation (desirable).
  • Experience cultivating a culture of continuous improvement (desirable).
  • More about us :

    At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel

    specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda

    is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through

    life-changing work.

    Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers,

    encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We

    foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by

    an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to

    people around the world.

    This position is currently classified as hybrid in accordance with Takedas

    Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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  • Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
  • We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next

    step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and

    we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

  • For Location :
  • Lexington, MA

  • U.S. Base Salary Range :
  • 96,600.00 - 151,800.00

    The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position.

    The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including

    the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of

    relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained,

    certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which

    the applicant lives andor from which they will be performing the job. The

    actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum

    wage requirements for the job location.

    U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and or long-term

    incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical,

    dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and

    long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement

    program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits,

    among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar

    year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to

    120 hours of paid vacation.

  • EEO Statement_
  • Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and

    providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

    employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

    gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age,

    disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics,

    marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or

    other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local

    laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._

  • Locations
  • Lexington, MA

  • Worker Type
  • Employee

  • Worker Sub-Type
  • Regular

  • Time Type
  • Full time

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