Technical Writer II - Medical Devices

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Nutrition • Diagnostics • Medical Devices • Branded Generic Pharmaceuticals

10,000+

Description

• Working under general supervision to research, write, and edit clinician-facing and patient-facing instructions for use and other manuals in support of regulatory submissions and product launches. • Collaborates with development engineering, marketing, regulatory affairs, clinical engineering and other stakeholders to ensure content accuracy and completeness. • Recommends overall organization and layout, mode of presentation, publication methods, and related matters. • 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. • Remains current on developments in and knowledge of the company's products, markets, policies, and objectives, including regulatory requirements and restrictions. • Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. • Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. • Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of organization.

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 and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is 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.