Principal Technical Writer
Arden Hills, MNJob$85–162K/yrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 3 days ago
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The Principal Technical Writer leads development and continuous improvement of technical documentation for end-user product releases and regulatory requirements across Boston Scientific Cardiac Diagnostics hardware and software products. The role creates instructional and training materials, shapes documentation architecture, translates complex product information into clear content, and partners with cross-functional teams. It follows a hybrid model with at least three days per week in the Arden Hills, Minnesota office; visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are unavailable.
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Additional Location(s): US-MN-Mankato/Rochester Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At 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: Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day. Lead the development, management and continuous improvement of technical documentation supporting end-user product releases and associated regulatory requirements for the Boston Scientific Cardiac Diagnostics, Inc. portfolio of hardware and software products. Create instructional and training materials and support the development and publication of high-quality technical documentation. Work model, sponsorship, relocation: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Arden Hills, Minnesota office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Your responsibilities will include:
- Content strategy: Contribute to the definition of the architecture and structure of end-user documentation supporting the Boston Scientific Cardiac Diagnostics product portfolio.
- Complex writing: Synthesize complex technical, software and product information into clear, easily understood end-user content.
- Cross-functional leadership: Partner with product managers, engineers, designers and subject matter experts throughout the product lifecycle.
- Tools and process management: Promote best practices for structured authoring, content reuse, metadata management and version control.
- Regulatory and quality rigor and compliance: Ensure processes and deliverables adhere to applicable regulatory and quality guidelines and requirements.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in technical communication, English, computer science, journalism or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years' professional technical writing experience, particularly within specialized software, medical or regulated environments.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience supporting regulated medical device software and/or hardware development.
- Experience creating documentation for complex software systems, embedded software, firmware and hardware products.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure technical accuracy in documentation and end-user content.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with software development processes and software as a medical device (SaMD).
- Experience in the health care sector.
- Experience with MadCap Flare or a related single-source authoring tool, such as Adobe FrameMaker.
- Experience with Adobe InDesign.
Requisition ID: 634774 Minimum Salary: $85000 Maximum Salary: $161500 The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—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. Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn. 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 identity, 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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