Technical Writing Manager

MiniMed

$107K — $183K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years experience in technical writing or labeling for medical devices or a regulated industry
  • OR an Advanced Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of global medical device labeling regulations
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring teams
  • Ability to navigate complex organizational structures for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of technical writers and project coordinators for device labeling documentation
  • Align labeling timelines with product launch schedules in collaboration with Program Management
  • Coordinate with Change Analyst team on documentation changes
  • Execute team goals tied to departmental objectives and company priorities
  • Apply writing best practices in compliance with FDA and EU regulations
  • Mentor and develop team members to enhance performance.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Access to Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are hiring for a Technical Writing Manager, who will lead a team responsible for developing and managing product labeling for life-changing medical devices. This highly collaborative leadership role partners closely with Program Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Change Management teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely documentation that supports product launches worldwide. The ideal candidate brings expertise in technical writing within a regulated industry, a strong understanding of global medical device labeling requirements, and a passion for developing high-performing teams while advancing solutions that improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
  • Manages a team comprised of technical writers and project coordinators responsible for writing, editing and document control for labeling content for medical devices.
  • Partner with Program Management and Regulatory Affairs to align labeling timelines with product launch schedules
  • Partner with Change Analyst team to align on documentation changes and change order requirements.
  • Responsible for execution of team goals aligned to departmental OKRs and company priorities
  • Working knowledge of writing best practices, including FDA or EU MDR labeling requirements.
  • Coaches, mentors and develops direct reports.


Must Have: Minimum Requirements

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

Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 5 years experience working with technical writing or labeling programs in medical device or other highly regulated industry

OR

Advanced Degree and minimum of 3 years experience working with technical writing or labeling programs in medical device or other highly regulated industry

Nice to Have:
  • Degree in technical writing or similar discipline
  • Working knowledge of writing best practices
  • Familiarity with global regulations for medical device labeling, including FDA, EU MDR and ISO requirements.
  • Cross functional leadership and collaboration across highly matrixed organization
  • Experience with content management systems (CMS)
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience with diabetes, insulin pump, or CGM products
  • Familiarity with Human Factors and Usability Engineering

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

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$97,000.00-$165,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $107,000.00 - $183,000.00 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

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