Senior Technical Writer

Stryker • Mahwah, NJ

2d • $66,500 - $132,300 • Remote

About The Position

Make an impact that reaches healthcare professionals and patients around the world. In this role, you will shape clear, compliant, and user‑friendly instructional content that supports safe and effective use of innovative medical technologies. You’ll join a driven, collaborative team where your expertise directly influences product success, global usability, and regulatory readiness. This role is remote and can be based in any US location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Technical Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in technical writing or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a regulated industry (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Experience with topic based authoring or DITA.
• Experience using enterprise content management systems.
• Experience with product lifecycle management systems.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop product instructions for use and customer‑facing documentation that is accurate, compliant, and translation‑ready for global users.
• Plan, write, and deliver labeling content using technical publishing tools while managing project timelines and deliverables.
• Drive labeling activities as an active project team member, ensuring documentation meets medical device regulations and internal quality system requirements.
• Coordinate cross‑functional input from engineers, clinicians, and subject matter experts to create technically sound and user-centered content.
• Evaluate and improve documentation quality by interpreting procedures, incorporating labeling standards, and applying topic-based authoring strategies.
• Perform Labeling Specification, Verification, and Global Impact Assessment reviews, applying critical thinking to assess cross-functional effects of changes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, escalating issues when needed to maintain compliance and readiness.
• Contribute to process improvements, product transfers, and quality system integration efforts, and mentor less experienced writers when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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