Sr. Technical Writer Job at Medtronic in Los Angeles

Overview

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Sep 2025.

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.

The Senior Technical Writer will lead, author and edit highly regulated technical content / literature on the Medtronic Diabetes Technical Communication team. The writer will manage a portfolio of writing projects incorporating best practices in technical writing, procedure development, and program management. The writer will have a proven ability to research, organize and develop content in a systematic manner by working closely with R&D, Regulatory, Human Factors, Education and Marketing teams. The technical literature produced by this role will reach and facilitate the use of the company’s products for patients, clinicians, trainers and marketing and technical support team members.

Transforming diabetes care together, for greater freedom and better health.

Visit www.medtronicdiabetes.com to see an overview of the products in our Diabetes product portfolio.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Leads, defines, authors and edits technical content / literature in a CMS environment based on product specifications, interviewing subject matter experts, investigating prototype hardware and software, and observing actual use situations.
• Researches and translates technical information into manuals and / or web-based documents for nontechnical and technical users.
• Recommends formats responsive to technical and customer requirements.
• Produces products that conform to the company documentation and quality assurance standards.
• Performs peer editing duties to ensure that material is clear, accurate and consistent. Ensures that literature meets regulatory, quality, marketing, branding and geographical requirements.
• Leads discussions, manages content review boards sessions and ensures team comments are incorporated.
• Collaborates with team members on developing and maintaining procedures and work instructions, templates and style guides based on industry standards.
• Represents Technical Communications interests and requirements to ensure highest quality work is delivered.
• Defines deliverable content and collaborates with translation organizations.
• Proactively develops solutions to complex issues.
• Mentor junior technical writers, including in-house and outsourced team members, on best practices in technical writing as well as Diabetes specific technical writing guidelines and work instructions.

Required Knowledge and Experience

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

Bachelors Degree and 4+ years of Technical Writing, Sales Support or Marketing Support experience.

OR

Masters Degree and 2+ years of Technical Writing, Sales Support or Marketing Support experience.

Nice to Have

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD) : $83,200.00 - $124,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification / education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week : 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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees : 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).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Some benefits may not apply in all locations.

About Medtronic

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. We are engineers at heart, working to engineer the extraordinary with a diverse and talented team. Learn more about our business, mission, and commitment to diversity here.

Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. See our EEO policy for details.

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