Technical Writer III

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills

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.

As a Technical Writer III, you will develop, edit and maintain high-quality instructions for use (IFUs), patient manuals and product labels that help clinicians and patients understand and use our medical technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex technical and medical information into accessible content while ensuring documentation meets applicable regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, collaborative technical writer who brings strong communication skills, critical thinking and a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

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 local 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:

• Develop, write, edit and maintain clear, accurate and user-friendly instructions for use (IFUs), patient manuals and product labels that support safe and effective use of medical devices.
• Translate complex technical, clinical and product information into concise, accessible documentation tailored to clinician and patient audiences.
• Lead cross-functional documentation reviews with engineering, quality, clinical, regulatory, marketing and manufacturing teams to ensure technical accuracy, consistency and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure product documentation aligns with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) requirements.
• Create, maintain and manage accurate document revision histories and supporting documentation to ensure traceability and support risk management activities.
• Develop and execute documentation project plans, manage timelines and coordinate deliverables to support timely completion of documentation activities.
• Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy and consistency.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and subject matter experts to clarify technical information, resolve documentation questions and support successful project outcomes.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in technical communication, English, biomedical engineering, life sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in technical writing within a medical device environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, with experience using content management systems and quality management systems.
• Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical and medical information for intended audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated commitment to documentation accuracy and quality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, build productive relationships with subject matter experts and communicate technical information clearly.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in technical communication, English or a related discipline.
• Experience creating and managing documentation using an XML-based content management system.
• Experience developing technical documentation for multiple audiences, including clinicians and patients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Demonstrated understanding of technical literature and medical device labeling development within a highly regulated environment.
• Proven ability to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to identify potential risks and develop creative, effective solutions.

Requisition ID: 637261

Minimum Salary: $65800 

Maximum Salary: $125000 

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).

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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.