Technical Writer II - Medical Devices

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Nutrition • Diagnostics • Medical Devices • Branded Generic Pharmaceuticals

10,000+

Description

• Research, write, and edit clinician-facing and patient-facing instructions for use and other manuals • Collaborates with development engineering, marketing, regulatory affairs, and clinical engineering • Recommends overall organization and layout, mode of presentation, publication methods • Develops publication concepts for the best communication of subject matter • Coordinates with graphic design, translation, and production personnel to meet publication schedules • Troubleshoots existing processes and technologies to define areas for improvement • Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and other regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline, Communications, Marketing, English (or equivalent) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum of 3 plus years of progressively more responsible experience as a technical writer in a medical or high technology (preferably biotechnology) environment • Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, and project management skills • Ability to prioritize, to handle a large volume of projects simultaneously and to meet multiple deadlines • Highly organized with attention to detail • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse environment • Ability to work as an individual contributor and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment • Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish tasks

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world • Named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune • Recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists