Senior Medical Science Writer - Onsite

Medtronic • Minneapolis, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Writer supports Medtronic’s Neuromodulation Operating Unit, which develops therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other nervous system conditions. The Medical Science Writing function generates, reviews, publishes, and disseminates scientific and clinical evidence for healthcare professionals, regulatory stakeholders, and internal partners.

The role develops and communicates scientific evidence supporting Neuromodulation therapies through publications, literature reviews, scientific presentations, and responses to inquiries. It works with cross-functional teams and external healthcare professionals to ensure scientific content is accurate, compliant, and aligned with business and clinical objectives. The position is based at Medtronic’s Rice Creek East campus in Minnesota and follows an onsite model requiring at least four days per week in the office. Travel is expected to be minimal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or master's degree with at least 4 years of experience in medical writing, scientific communications, clinical research, regulatory affairs, or scientific publishing.
• Experience authoring scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, or presentations for healthcare or scientific audiences.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting clinical, scientific, or medical literature.
• Experience working in a regulated healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications for scientific document development and presentation creation.
• For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, PharmD, or similar) in life sciences, biomedical sciences, engineering, neuroscience, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience supporting implantable medical devices or neuromodulation therapies.
• Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals and managing publication processes.
• Experience collaborating with external physicians, researchers, or key opinion leaders on scientific content.
• Knowledge of good publication practices, scientific communications standards, and adverse event reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and summarize scientific and clinical literature relevant to Neuromodulation therapies.
• Develop manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication based on clinical studies, scientific reports, and other evidence-generation activities.
• Create and submit scientific abstracts, poster presentations, and podium presentations for professional conferences.
• Review promotional and scientific materials for scientific accuracy and alignment with published evidence.
• Prepare responses to audit, regulatory, and submission-related scientific inquiries.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare professionals, and internal stakeholders to develop scientific content.
• Identify and report literature-based complaints and adverse events through established quality processes.
• Maintain databases of peer-reviewed literature and internally generated publications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability leave.
• Dependent daycare spending account.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
• Global well-being program (Simple Steps).
• Incentive plans.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Short-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior