Sr Technical Communicator (Technical Writer)
Round Lake, IL - USA
Job Summary
This is whereyour work makes a difference.
At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today tomorrow and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together our community is driven by a culture of courage trust and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here you will find more than just a jobyou will find purpose and pride.
Your Role at Baxter
At Baxter everything we do is driven by a shared mission: to save and sustain lives. As part of our Technical Communications team you will play a vital role in how clinicians caregivers and patients understand and interact with the devices that support their health. Your work will help ensure our products are used safely confidently and effectively around the world.
This is your opportunity to bring clarity to complexity elevate the user experience and contribute directly to lifeimpacting innovation.
What Youll Do
You will be the voice behind the materials that guide customers through our lifesustaining this role you will:
Lead the Creation of HighImpact Content
Independently research organize develop and maintain technical communications for Baxter productsincluding operator manuals quick reference guides and online help.
Transform complex technical details into clear accurate userfriendly information.
Drive Global Consistency
Manage translations approvals and document release cycles to support timely global product launches.
Champion the User Experience
Partner closely with R&D Clinical Quality Manufacturing Marketing and other subject matter experts to ensure our materials reflect realworld use humancentered insights and regulatory expectations.
Shape Our Documentation Excellence
Contribute to documentation plans schedules and production deadlines with precision.
Lead departmental improvement initiatives that elevate quality efficiency and consistency.
What Youll Bring
You are detaildriven highly organized and passionate about creating materials that make a measurable difference. You bring:
Expertise in content management and structured authoring including Oxygenbased DITA authoring.
Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Acrobat).
Strong analytical thinking and exceptional attention to detail.
Experience managing multiple complex projects with clarity and confidence.
Ability to translate interviews technical data and handson device interaction into polished audienceappropriate content.
Selfmotivation strong communication and collaborative negotiation skills.
A foundation in medical product labeling and regulatory considerations (preferred).
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree required.
Minimum 3 years of experience in technical publicationsideally within the medical device industry.
Experience working with regulated environments or governing bodies is strongly preferred.
Why Baxter
At Baxter your work mattersevery day. The materials you create help clinicians deliver safe effective care and support patients who rely on our technologies at their most vulnerable moments. Youll join a globally trusted organization that values integrity innovation collaboration and the shared responsibility of improving healthcare outcomes.
Baxter is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes the required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion Baxter may decide to adjust suspend or discontinue as business needs change.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter we are committed to equitable pay for all employees and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $80000 to $110000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this our pay philosophy and available benefits please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one as well as insurance coverage for basic life accident short-term and long-term disability and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts educational assistance programs and time-off benefits such as paid holidays paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service family and medical leaves of absence and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits the Employee Discount Program the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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