Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
On the Technical Communications team, we strive to deliver the highest quality user instructions to Thermo Fisher Scientific customers. We are looking for a dynamic, innovative manager to lead a team of writers crafting user documentation for products related to genetic analysis, biomarker discovery, predictive genomics, reproductive health, pathogen detection, disease-specific solutions, forensics, and human identification.
Responsibilities:
- Train and mentor writers in creating high-quality technical documentation for end users from information provided by R&D scientists, hardware and software engineers, product managers, regulatory specialists, and other key business collaborators.
- Plan and prioritize projects across the team, analyze complex documentation requests, and distribute work among the writers.
- Review and edit content created by writers to ensure that the information is logical, concise, and meets the needs of our target audience; recommend improvements to content organization, structure, clarity, and delivery.
- Write new content as needed.
- Build resource plans for current and future capacity; help hire and onboard writers and contractors; handle vendor relationships.
- Build collaborative relationships with teams and functional areas throughout the company (technical support, field application scientists, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, product management, and others).
- Solicit and incorporate feedback from internal and external customers to improve document quality.
- Cultivate an atmosphere of continuous process improvement.
- Develop operational metrics and report analytics to understand and communicate needs and drive efficiency.
- Actively follow trends in technical communications.
Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in science (MS or PhD preferred);
Experience:
- Experience in the life sciences industry;
- 5+ years of technical writing experience; will consider candidates with excellent writing, editing, and leadership skills in lieu of experience;
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Keen attention to detail and high regard for quality;
- Excellent interpersonal and people and project management skills.
- Knowledge of relevant style guides and standard practices.
- Expertise with key authoring tools, content creation, DITA standards, and XML-based authoring preferred.
- Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple sites.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (PPM Pro, Excel, PowerBI, etc.) preferred.
We offer:
- The innovative environment of the rapidly growing international company. Energetic, diverse and highly motivated team;
- Hard-working, driven and supportive working culture and outstanding development possibilities to increase your potential;
- Opportunity to contribute to global organization and work with experts;
- Personal and professional career opportunities in the field of high technology;
- The possibility to go to/from work by free bus, 70% compensated lunch in the company canteen, we serve coffee/tea;
- An incentive package of additional benefits (annual bonus for results, accident insurance, health insurance).
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 120,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and
contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Apply today!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Compensation
The monthly salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €3 441,67–€5 166,67.