Principal Technical Writer
Boston Scientific
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Annual bonus target
- Long-term incentives
Company overview
Boston Scientific Corporation is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of minimally invasive medical devices used in interventional medical specialties. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company focuses on transforming patient lives through innovative medical solutions across a wide range of therapeutic areas including cardiology, endoscopy, urology, pulmonology, and neuromodulation. With approximately 53,000 employees worldwide and operations in 40 countries, Boston Scientific serves over 44 million patients annually. The company invests heavily in research and development, allocating $1.6 billion to R&D in 2024, and maintains a strong commitment to quality, patient safety, and meaningful innovation. Boston Scientific's product portfolio includes advanced technologies such as cardiac rhythm management devices, coronary stents, ablation systems, endoscopy equipment, and neuromodulation therapies, all designed to improve patient outcomes and quality of life through less invasive treatment options.