Senior Technical Writer

Boston Scientific

  • Arden Hills, MN
  • $69,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Maple GroveDiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.About the role:As a Senior Technical Writer supporting Field Action Communications within the Global Quality Systems organization at Boston Scientific, you will play a critical role in ensuring the clarity, accuracy, and compliance of internal and external communications. In this position, you will lead cross-functional writing initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders to define project priorities, timelines, and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include drafting, revising, and proofreading field action notifications, while applying consistent formatting and concise language to enhance document quality and regulatory alignment.Your responsibilities will include:
  • Collaborates with divisional Quality, Regulatory, Medical Safety, Legal, Marketing and Corporate Communications Leadership in support of the Field Action Process
  • Monitors potential Field Actions. Coordinates with Field Action Team Lead to assess project priority and monitor progress to ensure timelines are met.
  • identifies cross-functional subject matter experts and secures required technical and clinical information
  • Creates the draft communication, incorporating information from subject matter experts while refining the customer letter content through clarifying questions, anticipation of audience needs, and team discussions
  • Coordinates review/edit/approval process per department procedure. Ensures accuracy, readability, and consistency while meeting corporate and regulatory documentation requirements
  • Finalizes field action communications and collaborates with the FATL to support downstream activities to successfully complete Field Action Commencement
  • May prepare website-posted field action information to meet regulatory requirements, patient needs and to broaden delivery and effectiveness of Boston Scientific field action communications
  • Initiates and supports continuous improvement activities at a personal, department and cross-functional level. Collaborates with Global Field Action Team on these initiatives
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience is required, preferably within a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals or biotechnology. Alternatively, candidates with a Master's degree should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in a regulated environment
Preferred qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, technical writing, or related technical field such as science, health or engineering preferred.
  • Medical device/regulated industry experience
  • Previous communication experience with government regulators and physician-customers
  • Familiarity with Post Market, Field Action (Recall) and Quality System processes
  • Project Management skills
  • Problem solving skills and an ability to respond and adapt to change
  • Familiarity with Boston Scientific products, including associated product labeling
  • Strong communication, writing, editing, and presentation skills
  • Able to work quickly and efficiently on documents and tasks while still maintaining high quality in work
  • Proactive work habits and assertiveness in creating and owning documents
  • Aptitude to understand engineering and other technical information
  • PC literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation applications, and database management
#LI-HybridRequisition ID: 610788Minimum Salary: $69500Maximum Salary: $132000The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see --will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

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