Technical Writing Supervisor

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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

At Boston Scientific, we advance science for life by transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. Within our Vascular and Coronary Therapies division, we are dedicated to developing technologies that diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease with precision, safety, and clinical excellence. Our teams collaborate globally, working at the intersection of science, technology, and compassion to bring life-saving therapies to patients who need them most.

As the Technical Writing Supervisor, you will play a dual role as both a leader and an individual contributor providing direction, mentorship, and oversight for a group of technical writers while also engaging directly in the development and review of complex technical documentation for Boston Scientific’s cardiology products. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on balancing strategic management with hands-on involvement, ensuring that every deliverable meets internal quality system requirements and complies with all applicable regulations.

Work Mode:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Maple Grove, MN office three days per week.

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance is available for this position at this time.

Visa Sponsorship:

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical writers by investing in their growth, creating clear development paths, and cultivating a supportive, collaborative environment where individuals can thrive and advance their careers.
• Contribute to the development and cohesion of the broader Technical Writing organization at the Arbor Lakes site, helping to align best practices, share knowledge, and strengthen engagement.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of product technical documentation, including design history files (DHF), risk management deliverables, and post-market surveillance deliverables.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Marketing teams to gather technical content and ensure alignment across functions.
• Manage high-impact documentation projects in a fast-paced environment, including recall- or field action-related deliverables.
• Support regulatory submissions and audits by providing compliant and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or another regulated industry.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and quality system documentation (FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDR).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with document management systems (e.g., Windchill, Agile PLM) and Microsoft Office authoring tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting peripheral or coronary medical device products.
• Experience authoring design history, risk management, and post-market surveillance documentation.

Requisition ID: 617807 

Minimum Salary: $ 63900 

Maximum Salary: $ 121400 

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.

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.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.