Medical Writer II

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

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Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

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An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

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Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

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A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

We are seeking a high caliber Medical Writer II who will be working under general supervision, researches, writes, and edits customer-facing documentation, procedures, and attendant manuals in support of communications with healthcare professionals related to implantable medical device performance.

What You’ll Work On

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Working within the confines of the Division Quality Assurance policy as well as domestic and international regulatory requirements, writes, edits, and formats a wide variety of communications for healthcare professionals.

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Collaborates with development and quality engineering, marketing, regulatory affairs, and clinical engineering personnel, among others, to ensure accuracy and completeness.

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Recommends overall organization and layout, mode of presentation, publication methods, and related matters.

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Develops publication concepts for the best communication of subject matter.

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 Coordinates with domestic and international personnel to write and edit customer-facing documentation which also addresses local requirements and product usage.

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Leads projects to implement new technology for use by Customer Quality.

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Leads projects to improve departmental processes that require cooperation from other functional groups.

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Troubleshoots existing processes and technologies.

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Remains current on developments in and knowledge of the company's products, worldwide markets, policies, and objectives, including regulatory requirements and restrictions.

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Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

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Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

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Bachelors Degree In a relevant technical discipline, Communications, Marketing, English or equivalent OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

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Masters Degree Preferred

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Minimum 3 years

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Progressively more responsible experience as a technical writer in a medical or high technology (preferably biotechnology) environment.

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Must possess comprehensive written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, project management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle a large volume of projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Must be highly organized and attentive to detail. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally(if required by business).

 

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is
$65,900.00 – $131,900.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Medical Writing

     

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

        

LOCATION:

United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf