AIS R&D Technical Communications Intern 2026

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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:
As an R&D Technical Communications Intern, you will contribute to creating and updating patient- and clinician-facing documentation for the Active Implantable Systems division. You will gain real-world experience developing manuals, supporting materials and labels that reflect the highest standards of clarity and compliance in a regulated environment. Working alongside experienced mentors, you will learn the fundamentals of medical device product development and technical writing while exploring how innovation happens in a collaborative, purpose-driven setting. Your pursuit of career growth helps us create new opportunities. Your way forward is our way forward.

We welcome qualified applicants of all ages who are starting—or restarting—their careers.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

Relocation and housing assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.
 
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-four days per week.
 
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

Your responsibilities will include:

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, product labels, engineering reports, and supporting materials, for implantable medical devices.
• Translate complex engineering and clinical concepts into clear, structured content tailored to diverse audiences across R&D, regulatory, and quality teams.
• Utilize content management systems (CMS) and desktop publishing tools to organize, version, and publish documentation in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Apply single-source authoring strategies to streamline content reuse across product families and documentation types.
• Author and edit structured content using XML-based tools, ensuring consistency, modularity, and compatibility with downstream publishing workflows.
• Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to ensure accurate use of medical terminology and alignment with device-specific language.
• Review and revise documentation for clarity, tone, and adherence to company style guides and quality standards.
• Support the integration of AI-assisted writing tools to enhance efficiency, terminology alignment, and content validation.
• Contribute to documentation planning and project tracking, ensuring timely delivery of materials for product development milestones and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's degree program, with an expected graduation date between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Pursuing a degree in Technical Writing or a writing-related major, with relevant technical writing work experience.
• Academic project or work experience involving technical writing.
• Able to start the internship on May 18 or May 26, 2026, and work for 12 weeks.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with single-source authoring tools.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS).
• Experience with XML-based authoring.
• Experience with AI-assisted writing tools.
• Coursework in medical terminology or medical-industry writing experience.
• Ability to understand and convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Requisition ID: 616745

Minimum Salary: $42120 

Maximum Salary: $71552 

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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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen. So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

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.

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