Technical Writer

Are you interested in progressing your career in life sciences? Are you ready to challenge yourself and join a global leader in medical devices? If you have a background in technical writing, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Description

Our client in Belfast are seeking a Technical Writer to be responsible for developing, standardizing, and maintaining clear and accurate documentation including operating procedures, work instructions, and forms. This role ensures that all documentation complies with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices for clarity, consistency, and usability. The Technical Writer will collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), process owners, and cross-functional teams to capture complex processes and translate them into user-friendly documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and maintain operating procedures, work instructions, and forms in alignment with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) and process owners to gather information and ensure accuracy of technical content.
• Standardize documentation format and ensure consistency across departments.
• Review, update, and manage document revisions to reflect process improvements or regulatory changes.
• Ensure documentation complies with applicable quality management system

(QMS) requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA, or other relevant standards).

• Create documentation that is clear, concise, and easily understood by intended

users, including technical and non-technical audiences.

• Support audits and inspections by providing controlled, accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with training teams to align documentation with employee training and onboarding programs.
• Maintain document control within approved systems and ensure proper version

management.

• Develop process flows that clearly illustrate the end-to-end solution.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, English, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably within regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing)
• Strong knowledge of operating procedures, work instructions, and controlled forms
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485) and regulatory requirements preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, MasterControl, or similar)
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Analytical thinker with ability to identify gaps and improve documentation
• processes
• Commitment to accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proactively takes initiative to support and drive project activities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive and attractive employee compensation package
• Pension contributions
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays

Location: Belfast | Northern Ireland

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Responsibilities

* Develop, write, edit, and maintain operating procedures, work instructions, and forms in alignment with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) and process owners to gather information and ensure accuracy of technical content.
* Standardize documentation format and ensure consistency across departments.
* Review, update, and manage document revisions to reflect process improvements or regulatory changes.
* Ensure documentation complies with applicable quality management system
(QMS) requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA, or other relevant standards).
* Create documentation that is clear, concise, and easily understood by intended
users, including technical and non-technical audiences.
* Support audits and inspections by providing controlled, accurate documentation.
* Collaborate with training teams to align documentation with employee training and onboarding programs.
* Maintain document control within approved systems and ensure proper version
management.
* Develop process flows that clearly illustrate the end-to-end solution.

Key Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, English, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience
* 3+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably within regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing)
* Strong knowledge of operating procedures, work instructions, and controlled forms
* Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485) and regulatory requirements preferred
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
* Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, MasterControl, or similar)
* Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
* Analytical thinker with ability to identify gaps and improve documentation
* processes
* Commitment to accuracy, quality, and compliance.
* Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
* Proactively takes initiative to support and drive project activities.
* Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Location: Belfast | Northern Ireland