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Principal Scientist, Director, Human Factors
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Merck
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Principal Scientist, Director, Human Factors
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New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Ben Bartfeld is listed as Principal Scientist, Director, Human Factors at Merck, based in New York City Metropolitan Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at genmab.com and a matched LinkedIn profile for Ben Bartfeld.
Ben Bartfeld previously worked as Associate Director, Digital Product Manager, Clinical Trial Oversight & Monitoring at Genmab and Associate Director, Human Factors and Industrial Design / Consultant at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.). Ben Bartfeld holds Master’S Degree, Design Management from Pratt Institute.
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I drive innovation through solid user research, robust concept generation, and systems and design thinking throughout product development. I have led the research and design of software, medical instruments, connected combination products, industrial tools, and consumer goods. My passion is leveraging good design and research practices to help patients and people through safer, more effective products and services. I achieve that with a multidisciplinary background over the past 20+ years, including deep experience in Human-Centered Design, Human Factors, User Experience, Design Research, and Industrial Design.
Listed skills include Product Development, Industrial Design, Design Strategy, Product Design, and 41 others.
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Associate Director, Digital Product Manager, Clinical Trial Oversight & Monitoring
CurrentFocused on Human-Centered Design methods to meet the digital needs of Clinical Trial Operations.
Nov 2021 - Present
Associate Director, Human Factors And Industrial Design / Consultant
Lead global research and development teams. Provide global leadership in device strategy, Human Factors, Industrial Design, and User Experience for a combination of healthcare products and digital therapeutics. Work with senior leadership in all functions, including commercial, quality, regulatory, and clinical teams across Europe, Japan, US, and Canada. Communicate project plans and research findings to international audiences through verbal and visual presentations. Evaluate proposed recommendations for risk and viability, translating ideas into major solutions and initiatives that deliver positive clinical impact. Highlights:> Delivered near-perfect submission for the first drug/device/app combination product approved by the FDA.> Optimized processes to deliver successful FDA submissions for Human Factors projects 30% faster.> Led a $1M global user research project to establish go-to-market and long-term strategies for global market share growth.
Dec 2018 - Nov 2021
Associate Director, Human Factors / Consultant
Design and implement processes that foster continuous improvement. Lead user research efforts and drive the strategic use of usability studies to improve medical devices and combination products for patients and health care professionals. Manage third-party contracts and partner relationships. Mentor and guide teams to approach problem-solving differently.Highlights:> Oversaw up to $3M in contract spend for up to 10 projects simultaneously for cutting-edge technologies. > Incorporated iterative design into research and testing cycles, reducing development time and design costs by 30%+.> Integrated design, experience, and research capabilities into a unified effort to lower costs by ~40% per project.
Feb 2014 - Nov 2018
Associate Director, Device Development
Merck
Led multi-disciplinary teams of internal and external engineers, designers, illustrators, and researchers in the industrial design and Instructions-for-Use development of medical devices. Supported the Human Factors group in risk management efforts. Mentored junior team members and provided subject matter expertise on regulatory compliance. Evaluated internal capabilities and analyzed strategic partnerships and growth plans to assess risk and feasibility.
Nov 2012 - Nov 2013
Principal Industrial Designer
Merck
Led the Industrial Design of medical devices, including auto-injectors, inhalers, nasal administration devices, and pre-filled syringes. Create devices that enhance drug efficacy through Industrial Design and Human Factors best practices. Identify and establish new partners for design, research, and Instructions-for-Use development. Establish and align brand aesthetics with platform design strategy on multi-billion dollar drug programs.
Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
Senior Industrial Designer
Led Industrial Design of a diverse product array including ultra-high volume disposables and medical research instruments. Recognized as extremely creative designer able to meet user, business, manufacturing and market constraints.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
Industrial Designer
Collaborated on cross-functional teams on medium and long-term development projects. Worked with sustaining engineering to quickly update and/or refresh existing products. Involvement was throughout development from user research and early concept work to launch
Jan 2006 - Dec 2010
Industrial Design Consultant
Developed industrial air & electric tools for commercial, professional & consumer markets
Sep 2002 - Nov 2003
Industrial Designer
Clients included Target, InterMetro Industries, Brooks Stevens Design & Ingersoll-RandSupported a team of industrial designers to develop new products, including: fitness equipment, gas engines, automotive parts & consumer electronics
Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
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Ben Bartfeld education
Master’S Degree, Design Management
Pratt Institute
Bachelor Of Science Degree, Industrial Design
University Of Cincinnati
Aircraft Environmental And Electrical Systems
United States Air Force Technical School
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Ben Bartfeld works for Merck.
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Ben Bartfeld is listed as Principal Scientist, Director, Human Factors at Merck.
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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @genmab.com for Ben Bartfeld at Merck.
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Ben Bartfeld is based in New York City Metropolitan Area, United States while working with Merck.
What companies has Ben Bartfeld worked for?
Ben Bartfeld has worked for Merck, Genmab, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.), Becton Dickinson, Preanalytical Systems, and Ingersoll Rand.
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What schools did Ben Bartfeld attend?
Ben Bartfeld holds Master’S Degree, Design Management from Pratt Institute.
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Ben Bartfeld is listed with skills including Product Development, Industrial Design, Design Strategy, Product Design, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Medical Devices, User Centered Design, and Manufacturing.
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