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SiTime is the Precision Timing company.
Timing is the heartbeat of all electronics, ensuring performance, resilience and scalability. For decades, quartz devices, non-silicon technology, have kept systems in sync, but they struggle in harsher, more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy, smaller size and resilience. Today, MEMS timing powers over 400 applications, including high-growth ones in AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables and IoT.
Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit: www.sitime.com.
Job Summary
SiTime is seeking an experienced Sr. Technical Writer to support a critical documentation and process standardization initiative. This is a 6-month temporary contract position focused on developing, updating, and standardizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational documentation across multiple functions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, revision, and standardization of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and operational process documentation.
- Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Test, and Supply Chain organizations to document critical business and manufacturing processes.
- Conduct interviews and working sessions with subject matter experts to gather technical content and process details.
- Convert complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
- Create and maintain process maps, workflows, decision trees, training materials, and presentation content.
- Establish consistent documentation structures, formatting standards, and best practices across operational teams.
- Drive document control activities, including version management, change tracking, and approval workflows.
- Utilize Microsoft Copilot and AI productivity tools to improve documentation quality, efficiency, and consistency.
- Support process improvement, operational readiness, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
- Ensure documentation supports quality standards, audit requirements, and business continuity needs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Technical Communications, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in technical writing, manufacturing operations, process engineering, quality engineering, or related operational environments.
- Proven expertise in authoring, updating, and managing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and controlled documentation.
- Strong operations background with direct experience supporting manufacturing, production, quality, supply chain, or engineering functions.
- Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical organizations.
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Advanced proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Copilot and AI-assisted productivity tools
- Experience creating process flow diagrams, training materials, and operational documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering.
- Semiconductor industry experience in Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Test, Operations, and/or Reliability.
- Experience working in highly regulated or quality-driven environments.
- Knowledge of document control systems and quality management systems.
- Background in semiconductor Test Operations, Test Engineering, and Reliability Testing.
- Familiarity with Visio or similar process-mapping tools.
Keys to Success
The ideal candidate is:
- An exceptional communicator and listener who can quickly learn complex processes.
- Highly skilled at organizing information into clear and actionable documentation.
- Comfortable working directly with engineers, technicians, operators, and managers.
- Self-directed and capable of driving documentation projects with minimal supervision.
- Passionate about operational excellence, knowledge management, and process standardization.
If you are a seasoned operations professional with a passion for technical writing and process documentation, we encourage you to apply for this 6-month contract opportunity.
At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent.
The annual base salary range for this role is $60 - $72 per hour. The final offer is determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and training.
In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to the achievement of innovation goals—reflecting our commitment to recognizing meaningful impact. We also offer equity grants, providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the company’s future growth and success.
Benefits offered: 401k plan, health and wellness that includes medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time off plans.
SiTime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We treat each person fairly and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment against anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status or other characteristics protected by law. SiTime participates in the E-Verify program.
- Innovation on Top – Philosophies of Innovation with Rajesh Vashist
- Fabrication Knowledge – An Interview with Rajesh Vashist
- SiTime Corporation – YouTube
SiTime is the Precision Timing company.
Timing is the heartbeat of all electronics, ensuring performance, resilience and scalability. For decades, quartz devices, non-silicon technology, have kept systems in sync, but they struggle in harsher, more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy, smaller size and resilience. Today, MEMS timing powers over 400 applications, including high-growth ones in AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables and IoT.
Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit: www.sitime.com.
Job Summary
SiTime is seeking an experienced Sr. Technical Writer to support a critical documentation and process standardization initiative. This is a 6-month temporary contract position focused on developing, updating, and standardizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational documentation across multiple functions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, revision, and standardization of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and operational process documentation.
- Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Test, and Supply Chain organizations to document critical business and manufacturing processes.
- Conduct interviews and working sessions with subject matter experts to gather technical content and process details.
- Convert complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
- Create and maintain process maps, workflows, decision trees, training materials, and presentation content.
- Establish consistent documentation structures, formatting standards, and best practices across operational teams.
- Drive document control activities, including version management, change tracking, and approval workflows.
- Utilize Microsoft Copilot and AI productivity tools to improve documentation quality, efficiency, and consistency.
- Support process improvement, operational readiness, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
- Ensure documentation supports quality standards, audit requirements, and business continuity needs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Technical Communications, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in technical writing, manufacturing operations, process engineering, quality engineering, or related operational environments.
- Proven expertise in authoring, updating, and managing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and controlled documentation.
- Strong operations background with direct experience supporting manufacturing, production, quality, supply chain, or engineering functions.
- Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical organizations.
-
Advanced proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Copilot and AI-assisted productivity tools
- Experience creating process flow diagrams, training materials, and operational documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering.
- Semiconductor industry experience in Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Test, Operations, and/or Reliability.
- Experience working in highly regulated or quality-driven environments.
- Knowledge of document control systems and quality management systems.
- Background in semiconductor Test Operations, Test Engineering, and Reliability Testing.
- Familiarity with Visio or similar process-mapping tools.
Keys to Success
The ideal candidate is:
- An exceptional communicator and listener who can quickly learn complex processes.
- Highly skilled at organizing information into clear and actionable documentation.
- Comfortable working directly with engineers, technicians, operators, and managers.
- Self-directed and capable of driving documentation projects with minimal supervision.
- Passionate about operational excellence, knowledge management, and process standardization.
If you are a seasoned operations professional with a passion for technical writing and process documentation, we encourage you to apply for this 6-month contract opportunity.
At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent.
The annual base salary range for this role is $60 - $72 per hour. The final offer is determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and training.
In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to the achievement of innovation goals—reflecting our commitment to recognizing meaningful impact. We also offer equity grants, providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the company’s future growth and success.
Benefits offered: 401k plan, health and wellness that includes medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time off plans.
SiTime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We treat each person fairly and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment against anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status or other characteristics protected by law. SiTime participates in the E-Verify program.
- Innovation on Top – Philosophies of Innovation with Rajesh Vashist
- Fabrication Knowledge – An Interview with Rajesh Vashist
- SiTime Corporation – YouTube
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals15
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior medical writer jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related scientific field
- Five or more years of medical writing experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO settings
- Proficiency in regulatory document types including CSRs, IBDs, and CTD modules
- Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, and GCP requirements
- Experience with publications and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals
- Familiarity with reference management and document control software such as EndNote or Veeva
Tips for Your Senior Medical Writer Job Search
Tailor your resume to document types
Senior medical writer roles vary widely by deliverable. Emphasize CSRs, IBs, or manuscripts depending on what the listing prioritizes. Hiring managers scan for the exact document types they need covered, so mirror their language in your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior 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 your therapeutic area depth
Generalist claims rarely win at the senior level. Lead with your deepest therapeutic area, whether oncology, cardiology, or rare disease, and quantify involvement by naming specific programs or development phases you've supported.
Decode the regulatory body clues
A listing heavy on FDA submission language signals a regulatory writing need, while PubMed and journal mentions signal a publications-focused role. Align your cover letter framing to whichever regulatory body or output type the job description emphasizes most.
Prepare a writing sample for each document type
Most senior medical writer interviews include a written exercise or sample review. Have a redacted CSR, protocol, or manuscript excerpt ready before you apply so you're not scrambling when the hiring manager requests one.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
At the senior level, clarify authorship expectations, review cycles, and team structure before any compensation conversation. Understanding your ownership over documents tells you how to value the role and where there's room to negotiate title or workload.
Senior Medical Writer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior medical writers?
The companies hiring the most senior medical writers right now include BOLDSCIENCE, Precision Medicine, and サイネオス・ヘルス, with the largest share of openings in California, North Carolina, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations consistently account for the majority of postings.
How many senior medical writer jobs are remote?
About 65% of senior 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 sector. Regulatory writing and publications roles tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while those tied to on-site clinical operations are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a senior medical writer?
Start with a graduate degree in a life science, pharmacy, or health-related field, then build foundational writing experience in a junior or associate medical writer role at a CRO, pharma company, or medical communications agency. Develop expertise in a specific therapeutic area and document type, earn a Medical Writing Certification Commission credential to strengthen your candidacy, and accumulate direct experience leading regulatory submissions or peer-reviewed publications before targeting senior-level postings.
Can you break into senior medical writing without direct experience?
Moving into a senior role without prior medical writing experience is difficult, but adjacent experience in clinical research, regulatory affairs, or scientific publishing can bridge the gap. Candidates who have authored or co-authored peer-reviewed papers, managed regulatory filings, or supported clinical study documentation have successfully transitioned by emphasizing those outputs over job titles and pursuing a stepping-stone associate or staff writer role first.
What does the senior medical writer interview process look like?
Most senior medical writer interviews include an initial screening call focused on therapeutic area expertise and document experience, followed by a technical or panel interview with writing team leads and scientific staff. Expect a writing exercise or take-home assignment where you redline or draft a document excerpt. Final rounds often involve a conversation with regulatory or clinical leadership to assess strategic thinking and cross-functional communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to senior medical writer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior medical writer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, CROs, and medical communications agencies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your therapeutic area and document experience, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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