Documentation Team Lead – Medical Devices

Turn complex medical documents into clear, reliable information.

Are you an experienced technical writer who combines excellent content skills with strong leadership and project management abilities? In this role, you will lead a small team responsible for developing high-quality end-user documentation for innovative medical devices used by healthcare professionals worldwide.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a small team of technical writers
• Oversee the complete development and translation process for end-user documentation
• Transform engineering specifications, clinical input, and product information into clear and structured content
• Plan and manage multiple documentation projects, schedules, and deliverables
• Review and edit content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Clinical, Regulatory, Product Management, and other stakeholders
• Ensure documentation is delivered on time and meets internal quality and regulatory requirements
• Continuously improve documentation processes, templates, and standards

Your Profile

• Proven experience in writing and editing technical documentation for end users
• Previous leadership, team coordination, or project management experience
• Ability to understand complex software, hardware, and engineering specifications
• Excellent writing, editing, and information-structuring skills
• Native-level English with the ability to write in US English
• German language skills or willingness to learn German
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Confident communicator with a collaborative and solution-oriented working style
• Experience with XML-based content management systems, ideally ST4
• Knowledge of FrameMaker, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat
• Background in medical technology, life sciences, engineering, or another high-tech environment is an advantage
• Graphic or information-visualization skills are a plus

What You Can Expect

You will take on a responsible leadership position in an innovative medical technology environment. The role offers close collaboration with international and cross-functional teams, varied documentation projects, and the opportunity to shape both content and processes.

Ready to Make Complex Technology Easier to Understand?

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your experience in technical writing and team leadership.