Technical Writing

Technical documentation plays a critical role in the safe and effective use of medical devices. Product labeling and instructions for use must communicate device functionality, safety information, and operational limitations clearly and accurately.

In regulated healthcare environments, even small documentation errors or inconsistencies can affect product labeling, regulatory submissions, or user understanding. Maintaining clear and accurate documentation is therefore an essential component of product development and regulatory compliance.

Medxfile provides technical writing services for the medical device and life sciences industries. With more than 20 years of experience supporting regulated documentation environments, we help organizations develop clear, structured documentation for clinicians, healthcare staff, and other end users.

Documentation We Develop

We support the development and maintenance of a wide range of technical documentation, including:

  • Instructions for Use (IFU)
  • User manuals and operator guides
  • Quick start guides
  • Software user documentation
  • Installation and service manuals
  • Product labeling and safety information
  • Training and internal technical documentation

Our documentation is designed to communicate technical and safety information clearly while supporting regulatory documentation requirements.

Medical and Technical Expertise

Our technical writers have backgrounds in life sciences, engineering, and technical communication. This subject-matter knowledge helps ensure that documentation accurately reflects product functionality, terminology, and intended use.

Writers work closely with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to develop documentation that aligns with product specifications and regulatory requirements.

Supporting Product Lifecycle Documentation

Medical device manufacturers often manage documentation across multiple products, markets, and product updates. Documentation must also evolve alongside regulatory requirements and product development cycles.

Our technical writing services support organizations managing:

  • expanding product portfolios
  • evolving regulatory requirements
  • documentation updates across product generations
  • multilingual documentation environments

Project Management and Collaboration

Each project is coordinated by a dedicated project manager who serves as the primary point of contact. The project manager coordinates communication, documentation workflows, and review cycles throughout the project.

Our teams work within established development environments and are familiar with Agile, Waterfall, Kanban, and Scrum project frameworks. This allows documentation development to align with product development schedules and organizational workflows.

Get in touch with us

Whether you are looking for on-site consultants for individual products or complete end-to-end management of your documentation and translation projects, trust us to deliver on time and exceed your expectations.

Medxfile Careers

Project Manager

Location: Hybrid in Luxembourg
Job Type: Full-time
Job Role: Project Manager
Job Code: MX2411

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Project Manager with experience in the medical device industry. The candidate will ensure the successful management and completion of translation and localization projects within budget and timeline and within our quality standards. Responsibilities include creating project budget and timelines, delivering projects within agreed budget, and maintaining all project related administration tasks. 

  • Main point of contact for client communications, sales and client services for all project related matters. 
  • Be the bridge between client and production staff and remove bottlenecks or obstacles in the way of successful completion of the project. 
  • Communicate regularly with the General Manager to provide project status and discuss issues affecting the project. 
  • Relevant experience with leading projects for the life sciences sector.
  • A keen attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to manage project timeline is critical.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, other languages would be an asset
  • University Degree
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Independence in carrying out assigned tasks
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Experienced in project management processes (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
  • Experience in translation and localization project management would be a strong advantage

 

Please send your resume along with your contact information to jobs@medxfile.com or refer to someone who could be a good fit.

Medxfile Careers

Technical Writer - French to English Translator

Location: 100% Remote (EU time zone)
Job Type: Contract – Part-time
Job Role: Technical Writer
Duration: 3-6 Months
Job Code: MX2403

Job Description

We are seeking a French to English Translator for a contract position with experience in the medical device industry. Our translation team works for the top companies within the life sciences industry with a focus on medical devices. This requires a high level of service, professionalism, and translation quality and care. Your particular language skills and medical device and regulatory affairs will allow you to create high quality client-facing translations that are up to the standards of the client. 

  • Able to understand the meaning and context of medical research reports or any other research related material, and is able to translate into the English language by making sure that original context and meaning is preserved
  • Able to consult, discuss and highlight any content related issues or concerns with subject matter experts and other colleagues in order to understand specialized concepts and translate them appropriately
  • Able to refer to online translation tools for additional assistance with translation, where applicable
  • Able to research, check and accurately confirm statements, numbers, company/ product names and other material in written research submitted (as necessary)
  • Maintain glossaries, translation memory, and style guides
  • Managing projects/deliverables by actively communicating with team members about deadlines and informing all interested parties of deliverable timelines and status
  • Responsible for timely escalation of any issues to your manager and assisting them in resolving issues as well

Please send your resume along with your contact information to jobs@medxfile.com or refer to someone who could be a good fit.

Medxfile Careers

Technical Writer

Location: 100% Remote (EU time zone)
Job Type: Contract – Full-time
Job Role: Technical Writer
Duration: 6 Months
Job Code: MX2409

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Technical Writer for a contract position with experience in the medical device industry. The candidate will be responsible for writing and editing the flagship user manual and quick guides while adhering to the company style guide. We are seeking a candidate that can work independently to develop the content based on SME interviews, technical specs/drawings, and hands-on exploration.

The Technical Writer will research technical and engineering data (PRDs, SRSs, specifications), including drawings, design and test specifications, product prototypes, and be able to confidently interview SMEs. The candidate will be responsible for the creation of graphical designs and product screenshots (HW/GUI) for product documentation. 

  • Degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific or medical discipline or a related field,
  • Proven experience in technical writing in the medical industry,
  • Good knowledge and understanding of FDA/MDR/MDD medical device labeling requirements and regulations.
  • Relevant experience with writing customer-facing (patient) documentation.
  • A keen attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to manage project timeline is critical.
  • Excellent grammar, editing, and written communication skills are a must.
  • Process-oriented with excellent planning and organizational skills,
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Please send your resume along with your contact number to jobs@medxfile.com or refer to someone who could be a good fit.