Medical Writer Jobs in Minnesota
Medical Writer jobs in Minnesota draw consistent demand across the state's pharmaceutical, medical device, and health system sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level associate writers to senior regulatory affairs specialists. The Twin Cities metro anchors the market, with Rochester and Bloomington also showing steady hiring activity from employers like Medtronic, UnitedHealth Group, and Mayo Clinic. Regulatory writing, clinical documentation, and health communications are the specialties appearing most often in active listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 develop innovative therapies for complex neurological, spinal, and pelvic health conditions. Our Neuromodulation team delivers advanced solutions for chronic pain and movement disorders through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems. Our Pelvic Health team advances minimally invasive neuromodulation therapies for bladder and bowel control conditions, helping patients regain function and improve quality of life.Located at Medtronic's location in Rice Creek/Fridley, MN, this role is onsite four days per week and requires <10% travel.
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Pelvic Health
A Day in the Life
As a Principal Clinical Evaluation Medical Writer , you will translate complex clinical and scientific evidence into clear, defensible clinical evaluation deliverables that support regulatory compliance, submissions, and business decisions across Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health therapies. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you will assess evidence from literature, clinical studies, real-world data, post-market surveillance, risk management, and testing activities to evaluate device safety, performance, and clinical benefit. You may also contribute to broader regulatory and medical writing initiatives, including evidence summaries, benefit-risk assessments, regulatory responses, and clinical strategy activities that support regulatory success and improved patient outcomes.
This role offers the opportunity to shape how clinical evidence is evaluated and communicated for therapies that improve patients' lives. In addition to developing deep expertise in clinical evaluation, you will gain exposure to a broad range of scientific, regulatory, and evidence-based writing activities, providing meaningful opportunities to expand your impact across the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Review, evaluate, and summarize scientific literature relevant to the product port folio.
Identify and report complaints, adverse events, and other reportable findings from published literature to Global Clinical and Regulatory stakeholders.
Develop responses to regulatory authority, audit, and submission-related inquiries.
Maintain and manage a database of peer-reviewed literature and clinical evidence .
Critically a ppraise, analyze, synthesize, and interpret clinical evidence from all the available sources.
Conduct comprehensive literature searches and perform a critical evaluation of clinical data and evidence.
Develop and maintain state-of-the-art assessments for product families in support of their intended use and regulatory requirements.
Create , update and maintain c linical evaluation plans , reports, and support documents for regulatory authorities.
Review and approve t echnical, clinical and regulatory documentation supporting device development and lifecycle management .
Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure clinical evidence strategies align with regulatory, quality, and business objectives .
Successful candidates bring:
Strong scientific judgment and evidence synthesis expertise , with the ability to evaluate and integrate evidence from scientific literature, clinical studies, real-world data, post-market surveillance, and other sources into balanced, evidence-based conclusions regarding device safety, performance, and clinical benefit.
Relevant experience in medical devices, life sciences, clinical research, regulatory affairs, clinical evaluation, or scientific/medical writing , with a solid understanding of evidence appraisal, clinical research principles, and regulated product development.
A regulatory and benefit-risk mindset , including experience applying scientific evidence to support regulatory submissions, safety and performance assessments, risk management activities, or evidence-based decision-making in a regulated environment.
Learning agility, adaptability, and senior-level independence , with the ability to quickly develop expertise in new areas, navigate ambiguity, manage evolving priorities, proactively identify risks and gaps, and operate effectively with limited oversight.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills , with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, meaningful insights and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
Leadership and mentoring capabilities , serving as a trusted scientific resource who leads complex initiatives that advance clinical evidence and evaluation practices.
Location: Rice Creek/Fridley, MN (Onsite)
Minimum Requirement (Basic Qualifications):
To be considered for this position, the following Basic Qualifications must be evident on your resume
Requires a Baccalaureate degree in life sciences, healthcare, engineering or related field and a minimum 7 years of relevant experience,
or advanced degree life sciences, healthcare, engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Nice To Have (Preferred Qualifications):
Advanced degree in a life sciences , healthcare, engineering, or related discipline (M.S., MPH, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) is preferred.
Experience authoring or contributing to clinical , regulatory, or scientific deliverables within the medical device or highly regulated life sciences industry.
Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and synthesize complex evidence from scientific literature, clinical studies, real-world data, post-market surveillance, and other relevant sources to support evidence-based conclusions.
Strong understanding of clinical research methods, evidence appraisal, epidemiology, biostatistics, and /or clinical evaluation principles , with the ability to apply these concepts to support balanced, evidence-based conclusions.
Knowledge of global medical device regulations and standards, including EU MDR, MEDDEV 2.7.1 Rev. 4, ISO 14155, ISO 14971, and related guidance.
Experience supporting regulatory agency , notified body , or audit interactions.
Strong analytical, communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated success working independently in complex, fast-paced, highly regulated environments , with the learning agility, judgment, adaptability, and seniority to manage ambiguity, balance multiple priorities , quickly build expertise in new requirements or therapy areas, and guide evidence-based decision-making across cross-functional teams.
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 develop innovative therapies for complex neurological, spinal, and pelvic health conditions. Our Neuromodulation team delivers advanced solutions for chronic pain and movement disorders through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems. Our Pelvic Health team advances minimally invasive neuromodulation therapies for bladder and bowel control conditions, helping patients regain function and improve quality of life.Located at Medtronic's location in Rice Creek/Fridley, MN, this role is onsite four days per week and requires <10% travel.
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Pelvic Health
A Day in the Life
As a Principal Clinical Evaluation Medical Writer , you will translate complex clinical and scientific evidence into clear, defensible clinical evaluation deliverables that support regulatory compliance, submissions, and business decisions across Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health therapies. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you will assess evidence from literature, clinical studies, real-world data, post-market surveillance, risk management, and testing activities to evaluate device safety, performance, and clinical benefit. You may also contribute to broader regulatory and medical writing initiatives, including evidence summaries, benefit-risk assessments, regulatory responses, and clinical strategy activities that support regulatory success and improved patient outcomes.
This role offers the opportunity to shape how clinical evidence is evaluated and communicated for therapies that improve patients' lives. In addition to developing deep expertise in clinical evaluation, you will gain exposure to a broad range of scientific, regulatory, and evidence-based writing activities, providing meaningful opportunities to expand your impact across the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Review, evaluate, and summarize scientific literature relevant to the product port folio.
Identify and report complaints, adverse events, and other reportable findings from published literature to Global Clinical and Regulatory stakeholders.
Develop responses to regulatory authority, audit, and submission-related inquiries.
Maintain and manage a database of peer-reviewed literature and clinical evidence .
Critically a ppraise, analyze, synthesize, and interpret clinical evidence from all the available sources.
Conduct comprehensive literature searches and perform a critical evaluation of clinical data and evidence.
Develop and maintain state-of-the-art assessments for product families in support of their intended use and regulatory requirements.
Create , update and maintain c linical evaluation plans , reports, and support documents for regulatory authorities.
Review and approve t echnical, clinical and regulatory documentation supporting device development and lifecycle management .
Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure clinical evidence strategies align with regulatory, quality, and business objectives .
Successful candidates bring:
Strong scientific judgment and evidence synthesis expertise , with the ability to evaluate and integrate evidence from scientific literature, clinical studies, real-world data, post-market surveillance, and other sources into balanced, evidence-based conclusions regarding device safety, performance, and clinical benefit.
Relevant experience in medical devices, life sciences, clinical research, regulatory affairs, clinical evaluation, or scientific/medical writing , with a solid understanding of evidence appraisal, clinical research principles, and regulated product development.
A regulatory and benefit-risk mindset , including experience applying scientific evidence to support regulatory submissions, safety and performance assessments, risk management activities, or evidence-based decision-making in a regulated environment.
Learning agility, adaptability, and senior-level independence , with the ability to quickly develop expertise in new areas, navigate ambiguity, manage evolving priorities, proactively identify risks and gaps, and operate effectively with limited oversight.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills , with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, meaningful insights and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
Leadership and mentoring capabilities , serving as a trusted scientific resource who leads complex initiatives that advance clinical evidence and evaluation practices.
Location: Rice Creek/Fridley, MN (Onsite)
Minimum Requirement (Basic Qualifications):
To be considered for this position, the following Basic Qualifications must be evident on your resume
Requires a Baccalaureate degree in life sciences, healthcare, engineering or related field and a minimum 7 years of relevant experience,
or advanced degree life sciences, healthcare, engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Nice To Have (Preferred Qualifications):
Advanced degree in a life sciences , healthcare, engineering, or related discipline (M.S., MPH, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) is preferred.
Experience authoring or contributing to clinical , regulatory, or scientific deliverables within the medical device or highly regulated life sciences industry.
Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and synthesize complex evidence from scientific literature, clinical studies, real-world data, post-market surveillance, and other relevant sources to support evidence-based conclusions.
Strong understanding of clinical research methods, evidence appraisal, epidemiology, biostatistics, and /or clinical evaluation principles , with the ability to apply these concepts to support balanced, evidence-based conclusions.
Knowledge of global medical device regulations and standards, including EU MDR, MEDDEV 2.7.1 Rev. 4, ISO 14155, ISO 14971, and related guidance.
Experience supporting regulatory agency , notified body , or audit interactions.
Strong analytical, communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated success working independently in complex, fast-paced, highly regulated environments , with the learning agility, judgment, adaptability, and seniority to manage ambiguity, balance multiple priorities , quickly build expertise in new requirements or therapy areas, and guide evidence-based decision-making across cross-functional teams.
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 Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical writer jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related scientific field
- Experience writing regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, or scientific publications
- Familiarity with FDA guidelines and ICH documentation standards for medical content
- Strong ability to translate complex clinical data into clear, accurate written materials
- Proficiency with document management systems and medical writing tools such as FrameMaker
- Portfolio of published or submitted regulatory, clinical, or health communications documents
Medical Writer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical writer in Minnesota?
Most medical writers in Minnesota enter the field through a bachelor's or advanced degree in a life science, nursing, pharmacy, or a related discipline, followed by experience in a clinical, research, or regulatory environment. While Minnesota does not require a state-issued license for medical writers, employers here strongly favor candidates who have pursued the American Medical Writers Association certification, which signals professional competency and is widely recognized by Minnesota's device and pharma employers.
Which companies hire medical writers in Minnesota?
Minnesota medical writer roles are posted by Laborie, Real Chemistry, and Abbott and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's concentration of global medical device headquarters and major health systems makes it one of the more active Midwest markets for both regulatory and clinical writing positions.
Which Minnesota cities have the most medical writer jobs?
Minnetonka, Minneapolis, and Fridley account for the largest share of medical writer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of postings because Medtronic, UnitedHealth Group, and a dense cluster of biotech and contract research organizations are headquartered or have major operations there, while Rochester's concentration around Mayo Clinic draws consistent demand for clinical and scientific writing talent.
Are there remote medical writer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields. Medical writing is a document-driven, desk-based role that adapts readily to remote arrangements. About 50% of medical writer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly the industry has accepted distributed teams. Regulatory writing and health communications positions tend to carry the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to on-site clinical trial coordination lean toward hybrid schedules.
How can I get hired as a medical writer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is targeting associate or junior medical writer roles at Minnesota's contract research organizations and mid-size medical device companies, which hire writers without extensive experience when candidates have a relevant science degree. Building a writing portfolio through academic research, thesis work, or volunteer health communications projects significantly strengthens applications. Employers like Medtronic and large health systems in the Twin Cities also post technical writing and clinical documentation coordinator roles that serve as direct stepping stones into dedicated medical writing positions.
Where can I find and apply to medical writer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to medical writer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your experience and target specialty.
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