AIS R&D Technical Communications Intern

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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.       

Title: R&D Technical Communications Intern
Divisions: Active Implantable Systems (AIS)

Location: Arden Hills, MN

Work Mode: Hybrid

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers

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:

Our Interns will be responsible for creating and/or updating patient- and clinician-facing technical documents for the Active Implantable Systems business. This includes the development of manuals, supporting documentation, and labels using established best practices in a highly regulated industry. 
 

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 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.

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a rising senior (grad dates between Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)
• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Technical Writing or a writing-related major with technical writing work experience 
• Academic project or work experience with technical writing
• Must be able to start internship on May 18th or 26th, 2026 and work for 12 weeks
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with single-source authoring tools.
• Experinece with Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Experience with XML-based authoring.
• Experience with AI-assisted writing tools.
• Has taken a medical termonology course or has medical industry writing experience.
• Ability to understand and convey complex technical information clearly and concisely. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Attention to detail and ability to work independently. 

• Interest in the medical device industry and regulatory environment. 

Requisition ID: 611627

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. 

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