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Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.
Join Medtronic's Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health team as a Senior Medical Science Writer and play a critical role in advancing the scientific evidence that supports our therapies. As a key member of the Pelvic Health Evidence Team, you will lead medical and scientific communication initiatives, including literature reviews, evidence gap analyses, publication planning, manuscript development, and scientific dissemination activities. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Marketing, Health Economics & Reimbursement, and Regulatory teams to shape evidence strategies and communicate meaningful clinical insights to both internal and external stakeholders.
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Pelvic Health
This highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence evidence generation, support scientific publications and presentations, engage with leading healthcare professionals, and contribute to the advancement of patient-centered care.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Lead the development, authorship, and submission of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, podium presentations, and other evidence-based medical communications derived from clinical studies, scientific research, and real-world evidence.
Conduct comprehensive literature reviews, synthesize scientific findings, develop medical evidence reports, and lead cross-functional evidence gap assessments to inform future research and evidence generation strategies.
Collaborate with physicians, healthcare professionals, and internal stakeholders to support publication planning, scientific communications, and dissemination of clinical evidence.
Facilitate publication committees and partner with physician investigators to develop and execute publication plans that address key evidence needs and support high-impact scientific publications.
Serve as a clinical and scientific evidence expert, providing support for Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs), physician-sponsored studies, marketing material reviews, and new product evidence development.
Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Research & Development, Health Economics & Reimbursement, Clinical Research, and Regulatory Affairs to align evidence strategies and support business objectives.
Support investigator meetings, advisory boards, research collaborations, and external partnerships, while effectively engaging senior internal and external stakeholders.
Evaluate external research proposals for scientific rigor and oversee evidence-related project deliverables, ensuring timely execution and compliance with established milestones.
Maintain databases of peer-reviewed literature, publications, and scientific evidence, and prepare responses to scientific, regulatory, audit, and submission-related inquiries.
Monitor published literature for reportable complaints or adverse events and ensure appropriate reporting in accordance with Global Clinical Health (GCH) requirements.
Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, Medtronic quality standards, policies, and procedures while delivering high-quality scientific work.
Location : Rice Creek/Fridley (Onsite)
Onsite:
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
Minimum requirements:
To be considered for this role, the minimum requirements must be evident on your resume.
Bachelor's degree with minimum of 4 years of clinical research experience in studies, publications, and/or program management.
OR an advanced degree (PhD preferred) with minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical research, studies, publications, or program management.
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):
Experience in technical writing including clinical study plans, clinical reports, scientific manuscripts, clinical evidence reports.
Proven record in leading study publications including authorship.
Demonstrated ability in working within a matrix of cross functional stakeholders including project management skills and experience with related tools
Familiarity with ICMJE guidelines and Good Publication Practices Knowledge in the areas of neurology and/or psychiatry
Understanding of clinical research study design, Good Clinical Practices, and global clinical regulations (e.g., FDA, ICH guidelines) for medical devices, biologics, and/or pharmaceuticals.
Demonstrated ability to identify and adapt to shifting priorities and competing demands, and maintain composure in difficult circumstances
Ability to provide performance feedback and to appropriately respond to feedback from customers and coworkers
Willingness to accept challenging assignments and engage in professional developmental activities
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com .
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.
Join Medtronic's Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health team as a Senior Medical Science Writer and play a critical role in advancing the scientific evidence that supports our therapies. As a key member of the Pelvic Health Evidence Team, you will lead medical and scientific communication initiatives, including literature reviews, evidence gap analyses, publication planning, manuscript development, and scientific dissemination activities. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Marketing, Health Economics & Reimbursement, and Regulatory teams to shape evidence strategies and communicate meaningful clinical insights to both internal and external stakeholders.
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Pelvic Health
This highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence evidence generation, support scientific publications and presentations, engage with leading healthcare professionals, and contribute to the advancement of patient-centered care.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Lead the development, authorship, and submission of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, podium presentations, and other evidence-based medical communications derived from clinical studies, scientific research, and real-world evidence.
Conduct comprehensive literature reviews, synthesize scientific findings, develop medical evidence reports, and lead cross-functional evidence gap assessments to inform future research and evidence generation strategies.
Collaborate with physicians, healthcare professionals, and internal stakeholders to support publication planning, scientific communications, and dissemination of clinical evidence.
Facilitate publication committees and partner with physician investigators to develop and execute publication plans that address key evidence needs and support high-impact scientific publications.
Serve as a clinical and scientific evidence expert, providing support for Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs), physician-sponsored studies, marketing material reviews, and new product evidence development.
Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Research & Development, Health Economics & Reimbursement, Clinical Research, and Regulatory Affairs to align evidence strategies and support business objectives.
Support investigator meetings, advisory boards, research collaborations, and external partnerships, while effectively engaging senior internal and external stakeholders.
Evaluate external research proposals for scientific rigor and oversee evidence-related project deliverables, ensuring timely execution and compliance with established milestones.
Maintain databases of peer-reviewed literature, publications, and scientific evidence, and prepare responses to scientific, regulatory, audit, and submission-related inquiries.
Monitor published literature for reportable complaints or adverse events and ensure appropriate reporting in accordance with Global Clinical Health (GCH) requirements.
Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, Medtronic quality standards, policies, and procedures while delivering high-quality scientific work.
Location : Rice Creek/Fridley (Onsite)
Onsite:
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
Minimum requirements:
To be considered for this role, the minimum requirements must be evident on your resume.
Bachelor's degree with minimum of 4 years of clinical research experience in studies, publications, and/or program management.
OR an advanced degree (PhD preferred) with minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical research, studies, publications, or program management.
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):
Experience in technical writing including clinical study plans, clinical reports, scientific manuscripts, clinical evidence reports.
Proven record in leading study publications including authorship.
Demonstrated ability in working within a matrix of cross functional stakeholders including project management skills and experience with related tools
Familiarity with ICMJE guidelines and Good Publication Practices Knowledge in the areas of neurology and/or psychiatry
Understanding of clinical research study design, Good Clinical Practices, and global clinical regulations (e.g., FDA, ICH guidelines) for medical devices, biologics, and/or pharmaceuticals.
Demonstrated ability to identify and adapt to shifting priorities and competing demands, and maintain composure in difficult circumstances
Ability to provide performance feedback and to appropriately respond to feedback from customers and coworkers
Willingness to accept challenging assignments and engage in professional developmental activities
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com .
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical writer jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related scientific field
- Demonstrated experience writing clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, or medical communications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word styles, templates, and tracked-changes workflows
- Familiarity with ICH guidelines, FDA or EMA submission requirements, and Good Documentation Practice
- Strong ability to interpret and translate clinical data for scientific and non-scientific audiences
- American Medical Writers Association certification (AMWA) or equivalent credential preferred
Tips for Your Medical Writer Job Search
Tailor your resume to document type
Hiring managers scan for the specific document types you've written: CSRs, IBs, SmPCs, manuscripts, or MOA decks. Lead with a short document portfolio list under your summary so recruiters immediately see whether your experience matches the role's output.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical writer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight therapeutic area depth strategically
Most postings specify a TA like oncology, rare disease, or cardiovascular. If your background crosses multiple areas, foreground the one that matches each role rather than listing all of them equally, diffuse coverage reads as a lack of specialization.
Prepare a writing sample before interviewing
Many medical writer interviews include a writing exercise or a request for a sample before the second round. Have a clean, de-identified CSR summary or manuscript excerpt ready so you're not scrambling after a callback.
Address regulatory experience in your cover letter
Regulatory-track roles at CROs and pharma companies weight ICH, FDA, or EMA guideline familiarity heavily. If you've worked under those frameworks, name the specific guidelines you've applied rather than describing it as general regulatory experience.
Negotiate scope not just salary
When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically about document ownership, review cycle expectations, and whether medical information or publication planning work is included. Scope creep is common in this role and understanding it upfront protects you after you start.
Medical Writer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical writers?
The companies hiring the most medical writers right now include BOLDSCIENCE, Precision Medicine, and サイネオス・ヘルス, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistently strongest at large CROs, integrated pharma companies, and medical communications agencies.
How many medical writer jobs are remote?
About 69% of medical writer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible roles in the life sciences. Regulatory writing and publication planning positions tend to skew most remote, while roles tied to on-site clinical teams or manufacturing sites are more likely to require in-person attendance.
How do you become a medical writer?
Start by earning a degree in a life science, pharmacy, nursing, or health communications field, then build writing samples by contributing to research publications, patient-facing materials, or science communication projects. Pursue AMWA membership for resources and credentialing, then target entry-level associate roles at CROs or medical communications agencies where mentorship and document variety are highest.
Can you get a medical writer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level medical writer roles do exist, particularly at CROs and medcomms agencies that train associates internally. The strongest candidates without direct industry experience come in with published research, thesis writing, or healthcare content backgrounds, and bring a polished writing sample that shows they can translate scientific data into clear, structured prose.
What does the medical writer interview process look like?
Most medical writer interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a recruiter screen focused on therapeutic area background and document experience. The second is a hiring manager interview covering writing process and regulatory familiarity. Many companies add a written exercise asking you to summarize a study abstract or edit a draft document before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to medical writer jobs?
You can find and apply to medical writer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your therapeutic area experience and document background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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