Human Factors Placement Student (12 Months Paid)

Who We Are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The Opportunity

You will work as part of Teva’s Combination Products and Devices (CPD) Research and Development (R&D) team, based in Abbots Park, Runcorn. CPD develops needle-based injection devices for delivery of Teva’s sterile liquid medications. Our broad portfolio of both generic and specialty medicines covers a variety of device technologies, Pre-Filled Syringes (PFS), pen injectors and autoinjectors, for the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including anaphylaxis, migraine and diabetes.

This is a unique chance to immerse yourself in the field of medical device and combination product development. You will support the research, design, and development of medical devices, all while learning about the regulations, guidelines, and standards relevant to this industry. 

Start Date

Summer/Autumn 2026

How You’ll Spend Your Day

• Support the human factors activities at various stages of development, from research through design, verification, and validation, and into life-cycle management. 

• Follow Human Factors processes and procedures according to regulations/best practice. 

• Support use-related risk management activities and other risk management activities. 

• Collaborate internally within cross-functional departments. 

• Support Human Factors design history file activities. 

• Support user studies and logistics. 

Required Skills and Competencies

• Studying for a degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Design or similar 

• Understanding of product design from concept to commercialization 

• A great personal interest in Human Factors, usability, ergonomics, and medical devices 

• Capable of operating independently. 

• A good communicator both verbally and in written form. 

• Bring an aptitude for working in a team environment and operating outside remit to meet deadlines when necessary. 

Already Working @TEVA?

If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees.

The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.