Sr Technical Writer

Medtronic • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life Join Medtronic as a Senior Technical Writer and create clear, concise documentation that makes a real impact! This role is for a seasoned writer to work in the Robotic-Assisted Surgery business as we bring leading technologies to market. You’ll collaborate with engineers, quality teams, and regulatory partners to develop essential documentation that supports the design, development, and manufacturing of surgical medical devices. Fast-paced, collaborative, and inspiring; Medtronic culture is dedicated to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life by putting our patients first. This position is considering candidates Boston, Massachusetts and North Haven, Connecticut. The in-office requirement is 4 days a week. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Plan, research, develop, and write medical device labeling, and manage labeling deliverables as part of cross-functional project teams under general supervision. Simultaneously manage up to two labeling updates and one small, new-product-introduction project that involves multiple labeling pieces. Understand and adhere to all quality management system documents and product commercialization procedures applicable to labeling development. Conducts interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation. Recommends formats responsive to technical and customer requirements. Assist in providing documentation for CAPAs, and departmental and business-unit audits. Contribute to time and cost estimates for labeling deliverables for project teams. Develop illustrations in cooperation with professional illustrators. Participate on department and business-unit initiatives. Oversee Engineering Change Order process for labeling. Coordinate translations and track the status of translations. Complete labeling proofs, develop documentation for regulatory submissions, and carry out other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in XML-based content authoring tools.
• Medical device experience and is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, develop, and write medical device labeling, and manage labeling deliverables as part of cross-functional project teams under general supervision.
• Simultaneously manage up to two labeling updates and one small, new-product-introduction project that involves multiple labeling pieces.
• Understand and adhere to all quality management system documents and product commercialization procedures applicable to labeling development.
• Conducts interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation.
• Recommends formats responsive to technical and customer requirements.
• Assist in providing documentation for CAPAs, and departmental and business-unit audits.
• Contribute to time and cost estimates for labeling deliverables for project teams.
• Develop illustrations in cooperation with professional illustrators.
• Participate on department and business-unit initiatives.
• Oversee Engineering Change Order process for labeling.
• Coordinate translations and track the status of translations.
• Complete labeling proofs, develop documentation for regulatory submissions, and carry out other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
• We recognize their contributions.
• They share in the success they help to create.
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees