Technical Writing Manager

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

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Technical Writing Manager in California to lead a team responsible for labeling content for medical devices. You will partner with Program Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Change Management to ensure compliant, timely documentation for global launches.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical writing or labeling within regulated industries and demonstrates strong cross-functional leadership and CMS experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field with 5+ years in technical writing or labeling in medical devices or regulated industry.
• Advanced degree plus 3+ years in technical writing or labeling in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical writers and project coordinators responsible for labeling content for medical devices, writing and editing.
• Coordinate with Program Management and Regulatory Affairs to align labeling timelines with product launches.
• Collaborate with Change Analyst team to align on documentation changes and change orders.
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports while driving team OKRs and priorities.

Skills

Technical writing

Team leadership

Regulated industry

Labeling knowledge

FDA labeling

Cross functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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 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: Minimum Requirements

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

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.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

About MiniMed

MiniMed Benefits Overview

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.

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.