AssociateDirector,SeniorTechnicalWriter

## **We are the people who give possibilities purpose** BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. # Job Description **Associate Director, Senior Technical Writer** **Job Summary:** The Associate Director, Senior Technical Writer is a strategic documentation leader responsible for driving the development, quality, and evolution of technical documentation for Class II medical devices. This role combines deep expertise in technical writing with strong people leadership, cross‑functional influence, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings extensive regulatory experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a high‑performing team while collaborating across diverse business functions. Key Responsibilities: **Leadership & Team Management** * Lead, develop, and mentor a team of technical writers, illustrators, and/or documentation specialists; provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development. * Build a high‑performing documentation function by establishing clear expectations, aligning team goals to organizational priorities, and fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. * Oversee resource planning, workload balancing, and vendor/contractor management as needed. * Represent the documentation function in leadership forums and influence decisions affecting product development, quality, labeling, and regulatory deliverables. **Documentation Strategy & Oversight** * Own the end‑to‑end documentation lifecycle for customer-facing and internal technical content including user manuals, IFUs, installation guides, troubleshooting guides, upgrade/downgr