Technical Writing Manager

USA-Medtronic MiniMed, Inc 1017; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

MiniMed in Los Angeles seeks a Technical Writing Manager to lead a team responsible for writing, editing and document control for medical device labeling, partnering with Program Management, Regulatory Affairs and Change Management to ensure timely, compliant content for worldwide launches.

The ideal candidate brings regulated industry expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for building high‑performing teams while delivering labeling that meets FDA, EU MDR and ISO requirements, ultimately

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years in technical writing or labeling in medical device or regulated industry.
• Advanced Degree with 3+ years in technical writing or labeling in a regulated field.
• Familiar with FDA, EU MDR and ISO labeling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of technical writers and project coordinators responsible for labeling content.
• Partner with Program Management and Regulatory Affairs to align labeling timelines with product launches.
• Collaborate with Change Analyst team on documentation changes and change orders.
• Execute team goals aligned to OKRs and company priorities.
• Apply best practices in labeling writing and ensure compliance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Medical device labeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Advanced Degree

Tools

CMS

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Oct 2026 At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

We are hiring for a Technical Writing Manager, who will lead a team responsible for developing and managing product labeling for life‑changing medical devices. This highly collaborative leadership role partners closely with Program Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Change Management teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely documentation that supports product launches worldwide.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in technical writing within a regulated industry, a strong understanding of global medical device labeling requirements, and a passion for developing high‑performing teams while advancing solutions that improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Manages a team comprised of technical writers and project coordinators responsible for writing, editing and document control for labeling content for medical devices.
• Partner with Program Management and Regulatory Affairs to align labeling timelines with product launch schedules
• Partner with Change Analyst team to align on documentation changes and change order requirements.
• Responsible for execution of team goals aligned to departmental OKRs and company priorities
• Working knowledge of writing best practices, including FDA or EU MDR labeling requirements.
• Coaches, mentors and develops direct reports.

Must Have

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 5 years experience working with technical writing or labeling programs in medical device or other highly regulated industry OR Advanced Degree and minimum of 3 years experience working with technical writing or labeling programs in medical device or other highly regulated industry

Nice to Have

• Degree in technical writing or similar discipline
• Working knowledge of writing best practices
• Familiarity with global regulations for medical device labeling, including FDA, EU MDR and ISO requirements.
• Cross functional leadership and collaboration across highly matrixed organization
• Experience with content management systems (CMS)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with diabetes, insulin pump, or CGM products
• Familiarity with Human Factors and Usability Engineering

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package.

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$97,000.00-$165,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $107,000.00 - $183,000.00 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location.

Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well‑being and financial security of our employees.

• Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account.
• In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
• Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

About MiniMed MiniMed is a full‑stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it.

For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

MiniMed is a full‑stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes. From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always‑on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment. We’re here to make better days possible for people with diabetes. Joyful, messy, fully lived days. Days where things feel lighter, easier. For more than four decades, we’ve been driven by this mission, delivering groundbreaking advancements in technology to help people live more fully, freely, and with greater confidence. At MiniMed, diabetes care is personal for us. Many of our employees have a connection to diabetes, whether they're living with it themselves or through family members and friends, and we all show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier. Our people‑first priority. At MiniMed, we put our customers at the forefront of all we do, and that focus extends to our team as well. We're dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and providing our people with all the career‑building resources you might need. Our life‑transforming technologies. No matter what your role at our company, you're making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. Our innovative inventions improve their day‑to‑day by helping lift the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background, empowering them to live life on their own terms. Our focus on the future. We're chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of that never‑ending battle of balancing blood sugar. A world where better days are the norm, not the exception. Fresh faces and new viewpoints will help create our cutting‑edge solutions and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care, so that a better day can start today.

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