Team Lead User Documentation & IFU – Medical Devices

Help healthcare professionals use complex medical devices safely and confidently.Do you know how to turn complex medical technology into clear, practical instructions? In this hands-on leadership role, you will guide a small team while creating user manuals, Instructions for Use (IFUs), and supporting documentation for medical devices used by healthcare professionals worldwide.Your ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate a small team of technical writersWrite, edit, and maintain user manuals, IFUs, quick-reference guides, and other end-user documentationTranslate complex hardware, software, clinical workflows, and engineering specifications into clear, user-friendly instructionsStructure content around real user tasks, product workflows, and safety-critical informationEnsure that warnings, precautions, operating instructions, and troubleshooting content are accurate and easy to understandWork closely with Engineering, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Product Management, and other subject-matter expertsReview documentation for clarity, consistency, usability, terminology, and technical accuracyCoordinate document reviews, approvals, translations, releases, and updates throughout the product lifecycleManage several documentation projects, priorities, timelines, and deliverablesEnsure that end-user documentation meets internal quality standards and applicable medical-device requirementsImprove documentation templates, content structures, authoring processes, and writing guidelinesYour ProfileProven experience writing user manuals, IFUs, or comparable end-user documentation for complex productsExperience in medical devices, medical technology, healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry is highly desirableStrong ability to explain technical and safety-related information clearly to non-technical usersExcellent writing, editing, information-structuring, and terminology-management skillsNative-level English and the ability to write clear, precise US EnglishGerman language skills or a willingness to learn GermanPrevious experience leading a team, coordinating writers, or managing documentation projectsConfidence working with engineers, clinical specialists, regulatory experts, and other stakeholdersStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneouslyExperience with XML-based content management systems, ideally ST4Knowledge of FrameMaker, InDesign, and Adobe AcrobatAn understanding of illustrations, information design, or visual instructions is a plusWhat You Can ExpectThis position combines hands-on technical writing with team leadership. You will play an important role in ensuring that healthcare professionals can understand, operate, and maintain medical devices safely and effectively.You will work in an international, cross-functional MedTech environment and have the opportunity to shape both the quality of the end-user documentation and the processes behind it.Ready to Make Medical Technology Easier and Safer to Use?We look forward to learning more about your experience in writing end-user documentation and leading technical-writing projects.