Sean Phillips

Sean Phillips is currently the Senior Manager of Human Factors Engineering at Amgen, a position he has held since October 2020. He is based in Greater Boston and has over 30 years of experience in the field, collaborating with various companies across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His expertise spans healthcare, including drug delivery systems, diagnostics, and medical applications.

Throughout his career, Sean has developed a user-centered innovation framework that enhances product adoption and has contributed to significant business growth. He has received multiple awards for his design leadership, including two Industrial Design Excellence Awards (ID) and three Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA). Additionally, he holds over 35 patents related to his work in human factors and usability in medical device development.

Before joining Amgen, Sean founded Rx Human Factors, a firm specializing in human factors and usability for medical devices, and held senior positions at companies like Sanofi and Laerdal Medical Corporation. His work has led to successful FDA approvals and market achievements for various medical programs.123