
Senior Technical Writer
Haemonetics · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $153,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Author and maintain medical device documentation.
- Work in FDA/ISO regulated environments.
- Utilize MadCap Flare for content development.
- Collaborate cross-functionally for accuracy.
- Lead and mentor junior writers.
About the role
About Haemonetics
We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further — Haemonetics is your employer of choice.Job Details
The Senior Technical Writer is responsible for authoring, revising, and maintaining end-user documentation for medical devices in compliance with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience working within FDA- and ISO-regulated environments and is highly proficient in MadCap Flare for structured, reusable content development. This individual operates with moderate independence and partners cross-functionally to ensure documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and consistency across product lines.The Senior Technical Writer may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.
- Performs large or complex portions of documentation projects across multiple product lines or specialization areas.
- Works on technically complex and high-impact projects and deliverables where ingenuity and basic business understanding is required.
- Creates, revises, and seeks approval of documentation and ensures consistency across documentation.
- Contributes to continuous improvement of templates, style guides, and publishing workflows.
- Contributes to the project strategy to meet target goals and milestones, evaluates resource allocation needs, and monitors project risks to determine the best mitigation path.
- Independently research issues outside of current technical writing knowledge and capability and selects the most efficient methods/techniques to achieve objectives.
- Identifies technical writing and medical device industry standards, processes, policies, practices, and tools including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s, industry best practices, style guides, templates, desktop publishing tools, and applicable regulations (Examples: FDA, CE Marking, and ISO).
- Applies knowledge to a variety of assignments reflecting proficiency in a broad range of complex topics.
- Demonstrates deep/advanced knowledge of technical writing theory and methods.
- Translates specialized product needs, customer needs, operational policies and processes, and product use into feasible documentation requirements and recommendations.
- Researches and analyzes data relating to the development and distribution of technical documentation.
- Demonstrates advanced project management skills, systems knowledge/skills, and basic business understanding.
- Coordinates work primarily across project team(s), related groups, or within the department.
- Communicates proactively and effectively at all levels. Provides frequent status reports and updates to manager.
- Independently solves a wide range of complex and diverse problems and evaluates and communicates short term impact of recommendations.
- Expands understanding and employs sensitivity in communications with culturally diverse audiences.
- Provides technical leadership, trains, mentors, and takes initiative to assist junior writers and others.
- Troubleshoots complex problems and engages others in problem-solving strategies to identify practical and effective solutions to complex issues.
- Evaluates the applicability and impact of technical writing methods and solutions referred by junior writers.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, or higher in English or Technical Writing
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a technical writer within an IVD/Medical Device Business (Life sciences)
- Experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS).
- Strong understanding of structured documentation and version control.
- Experience in medical device industry, regulations and governance requirements
- Advanced proficiency in MadCap Flare
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with global labeling requirements (FDA, EU MDR, IVDR, Health Canada, etc).
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe FrameMaker, and graphics tools
- Knowledge of Smartsheet
Core Competencies
- Detail-oriented with strong quality focus
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Regulatory awareness and risk-based thinking
- Process-oriented mindset
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Key skills/competency
- Senior Technical Writer
- Medical Devices
- FDA Regulations
- ISO Standards
- MadCap Flare
- Quality Management System
- Structured Content
- Technical Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Life Sciences
Skills & topics
- Senior Technical Writer
- Technical Writing
- Medical Devices
- FDA Regulations
- ISO Standards
- MadCap Flare
- QMS
- Life Sciences
- Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with FDA, ISO, QMS, and MadCap Flare.
- Showcase regulatory knowledge: Emphasize experience in medical device industry governance.
- Demonstrate project management: Detail your ability to handle complex documentation projects.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss technical writing theories and problem-solving.
- Understand company culture: Research Haemonetics' mission and values for a strong fit.
Technical preparation
Master MadCap Flare for structured content.,Familiarize with FDA and ISO regulations.,Practice QMS documentation procedures.,Understand version control best practices.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex documentation project.,How do you ensure regulatory compliance?,How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams?,How do you mentor junior writers?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Technical Writer role at Haemonetics?
- The Senior Technical Writer role at Haemonetics requires advanced proficiency in MadCap Flare for structured content development. A strong understanding of structured documentation and version control is also crucial. Experience within FDA- and ISO-regulated environments, and familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) are essential for this position.
- What kind of medical device experience is Haemonetics looking for in a Senior Technical Writer?
- Haemonetics is looking for a Senior Technical Writer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the IVD/Medical Device business, specifically within the life sciences sector. Experience with global labeling requirements such as FDA, EU MDR, IVDR, and Health Canada is highly preferred.
- How does Haemonetics approach career development for Senior Technical Writers?
- Haemonetics values employee growth and development. The Senior Technical Writer role offers opportunities to lead and mentor junior writers, contributing to continuous improvement of documentation processes and workflows. This role also provides exposure to technically complex and high-impact projects.
- What is the work environment like for a Senior Technical Writer at Haemonetics?
- Haemonetics offers a diverse and dynamic work environment. The Senior Technical Writer operates with moderate independence, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance. The company seeks individuals looking for challenging and rewarding careers.
- What are the 'Core Competencies' that Haemonetics values for this Senior Technical Writer position?
- Haemonetics values detail-orientation with a strong quality focus, the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills. They also look for regulatory awareness, risk-based thinking, a process-oriented mindset, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.