Product Researcher and Designer
AstraZeneca - Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883![AstraZeneca](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Join our R&D IT team as a Product Researcher and User Experience Designer, where you'll be at the forefront of crafting intuitive, user-friendly products that meet the needs of our end users. This role is an outstanding opportunity to drive user-centered design and research practices throughout the organization. You'll be identifying critical initiatives and business transformation opportunities that drive optimization and unlock new sources of value creation.
Accountabilities:
Your responsibilities will include identifying key research questions, conducting qualitative and quantitative user research studies, translating research findings into actionable insights, and crafting wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces. You'll also be encouraged to advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle and stay updated on industry trends related to user experience design and research.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Psychology, or a related field.Proven experience (7+ years) in user experience design and research, preferably in an R&D and/or Pharma setting.Expertise in two or more of the following: business process reengineering, business transformation, process optimization, product management, engineering, design, or related field.Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and standard processes.Proficiency in conducting user research studies.Experience of UX tools and methods across the full user-centered design process.Specialist technical skills in at least 1-2 of the following areas: flows and wireframes, interactive prototypes, moderating Usability lab testing and other research methodologies.Finely honed visual/graphic design skills (color, typography, layout, illustration).An excellent listener and presenter.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.Experience with data analysis tools and techniques.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and partners.Engineering experience is a huge plus.Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and join us in our mission to develop life-changing medicines!
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