Remote Medical Device Technical Writer

Akkodis; Shelton (CT); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is hiring a Remote Medical Device Technical Writer for a six-month contract in Shelton, CT. The role involves creating clear, accessible documentation of complex medical themes and collaborating with various departments. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a regulated environment is required, with a solid understanding of technical writing methodologies and tools. This position offers a competitive hourly rate in a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible coverage options

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a regulated environment.
• Project management and assessment skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, analyze and create content with technical writing methods.
• Enforce quality standards and manage information for accuracy.
• Lead cross-functional writing projects and mentor junior writers.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Writing

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Adobe Pro

XML

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

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Base pay range

$29.35/hr - $44.00/hr

Akkodis is seeking a Remote Medical Device Technical Writer for a six-month contract job with possible extension with a client in Shelton, CT. You will explain scientific and technical ideas in simple language

Rate Range: $29.35/hour to $44.00/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Remote Medical Device Technical Writer job responsibilities include:

• Plan, research, analyze and create content using technical writing theories, methods and tools.

• Enforce the company Quality System standards.

• Interpret and advocate industry technical writing standards and adapt them to company needs.

• Ensure document content quality by consistently managing and organizing information for accuracy and readability.

• Identify, analyze, recommend, and implement solutions to cross-functional projects relating to technical writing and business process efficiencies.

• Establish and manage relationships from document to document, within document content, or to other points of reference for product information.

• Initiate, coordinate, and lead cross-functional writing projects; negotiate project priorities, deliverables, and timelines to meet the needs of compliance and supported functional areas.

• Explore new writing methods and technologies to recommend and implement innovative solutions.

• Provide work direction, mentor, and train less experienced writers and supported groups.

• Revise manuals for legacy devices and develop manuals for new devices.

• Work with employees from various departments (e.g., Research and Development, Sales, Clinical Education, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, etc.) to identify the technical information to be conveyed to internal and external customers.

• Manage reviews of manuals with multiple functions.

• Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years with Bachelors degree or 1-3 with a Masters degree.

• Experience working in a medical device or other regulated environment/industry.

• Experience working in a matrix organization.

• Broad knowledge of the musculoskeletal industry landscape. Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn the Company’s product portfolio and processes.

• Effective at project management, needs assessment, financial valuation, managing by influence with listening and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Able to take action in solving problems and making decisions while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues, able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Must possess an established track record of sound cross-functional actions and decisions impacting the business process and company results.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written) in a clear and concise manner.

• Presentation skills. Able to clearly present information through the spoken work; influence or persuade others through oral presentations in positive and negative circumstances, listens well. Must be able emit a level of confidence and expertise to effectively train other employees.

• Ability to establish relationships quickly with a broad range of constituents. Must possess a collaborative style to work effectively throughout the organization. Able to work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitment to goals and objectives.

• Able to influence actions and opinions of others in a desired direction, to exhibit judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives.

• Ability to withhold actions or speech in the absence of important information: deal with unresolved situations, ambiguity, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Able to create positive energy and motivation in both individuals and groups.

• Able to develop unique and novel solutions to problems; use intuition and a new way of thinking to give birth to new ideas; to present information in an attention-getting and interesting manner.

• Technical proficiency in Adobe Pro, XML. MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Visio.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Writing and Editing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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