Technical Writer
Location:
Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, India
Requisition #:
220007E0
Post Date:
16 hours ago
Careers that Change Lives
This position has the responsibility and authority todevelop and maintain a variety of Instructions For Use (IFU) documents, including Pocket Guides, System Manuals, Quick Reference Guides, Package Inserts, Technical Bulletins, software help files, and other technical materials describing our line of advanced surgical guidance products. You will take the initiative to identify document requirements, interview product developers and marketing managers to obtain the necessary information, and distill this information into detailed, accurate, professional documentation. You will complete, route, and follow through with electronic forms required to release IFU and collaborate with marketing to ensure that the IFU are included with the products they describe. You will be asked to present complex concepts clearly and concisely, manage multiple projects concurrently, adjust priorities frequently, and overcome obstacles to meet deadlines. In addition, you will be responsible for preparing, coordinating, tracking, and finalizing document translation projects as required.
A Day in the Life
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify IFU requirements and obtain necessary raw information from various sources.
Learn and understand the design and behavior of the companys products.
Design, develop, and maintain IFU using FrameMaker and other software applications.
Control IFU versioning and maintain the IFU archives.
Provide IFU-related support to the Marketing, Product Development, and Regulatory groups.
Identify IFU translation requirements, prepare and manage translation projects to completion.
Perform the administrative documentation tasks required to establish and track IFU in a Product Lifecycle Management system.
Continuously evaluate business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement improvements.
Proofread and edit the work of other writers.
All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.
Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations.
All other duties as assigned.
Travel requirement:Less than 10%
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Proficient with FrameMaker software
Proficient with Adobe Acrobat and PhotoShop software, vector graphics software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator or CoreDraw) and HTML.
Nice to Have
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferable experience in the medical or scientific software field
Experience with Structured Authoring using XML and content management solutions.
Experience writing for a global audience.
Experience with professional translation services.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Physical capabilities to perform the job
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to use a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions of, and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
About Medtronic
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We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)
It is the policy of Medtronic 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, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.