Remote Technical Writing Lead for Global QMS

RQM+; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RQM+ is seeking a Technical Writing Team Lead to guide a global QMS Standardization program and directly produce high-quality technical documents. You will oversee a team of writers, ensure consistency with the Standardization Style Guide, and maintain document control across the program.

The role emphasizes hands-on writing, process governance, and collaboration with GPOs, GPS networks, and program leadership, all within a remote, globally connected environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Life Sciences, Quality, or related field.
• 5+ years of technical writing experience in regulated medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environment.
• Experience with QMS documentation including SOPs, Work Instructions, Policies, and Forms.
• Strong knowledge of document control processes and change control workflows.
• Proficiency with Word, SharePoint, and PLM systems (Agile Oracle PLM preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor a team of writers.
• Experience with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or MDR QMS requirements.
• Experience using AI writing tools for document improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of technical writers in the QMS Standardization program.
• Assign work based on priorities and Change Order timelines.
• Serve as primary contact between the writing team and program leadership.
• Monitor workload, capacity, and output quality; escalate issues as needed.
• Onboard new technical writers; review outputs for consistency; maintain SharePoint site and trackers.
• Coordinate with Change Analysts to route documents through change control; create markup and clean copies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of writing workflows, style guides, and templates.

Skills

Technical writing

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

AI writing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Life Sciences background

Quality

Tools

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

PLM systems

Job description

RQM+ is seeking a Technical Writing Team Lead to guide a global QMS Standardization program and directly produce high-quality technical documents. You will oversee a team of writers, ensure consistency with the Standardization Style Guide, and maintain document control across the program.

The role emphasizes hands-on writing, process governance, and collaboration with GPOs, GPS networks, and program leadership, all within a remote, globally connected environment.