Technical Writer - Instructions for Use (IFU)
Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt LtdRole Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd is hiring a mid-level Technical Writer - Instructions for Use (IFU). This is a full-time role in IN. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
As a Technical Writer at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a crucial role in creating, revising, and publishing high-quality Instructions for Use (IFU) in alignment with current procedures, regulatory expectations, and market needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring documentation compliance with QSR, ISO, and other internal quality and regulatory standards.
- Coordinating translation activities with external agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure linguistic accuracy and timely delivery.
- Maintaining adherence to company style guides, templates, and quality management systems (QMS).
- Collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Global Operations to gather information and validate technical accuracy.
- Driving and managing activities within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of documentation standards, templates, and processes.
- Supporting Deviation, CAPA, and complaint investigations by providing documentation expertise and contributing to corrective action processes.
To qualify for this role, you should have:
- A Bachelors or Masters degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Life Sciences, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
- 23 years of technical writing experience within the life sciences, medical device, or in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry.
- Excellent English skills, including speaking, writing, and editing.
- Strong understanding of regulated content development, usability, risk communication, and labeling requirements.
- Hands-on experience with content management systems (CMS/CCMS), ideally in DITA/XML structured authoring environments.
- Proven ability to manage multiple documentation projects in a global, fast-paced, and regulated environment.
- Experience working with translations and simplified English.
- Experience with EU IVDR documentation requirements.
Preferred skills for this role include:
- Ability to create clear, compliant, and user-friendly content for laboratory technicians, clinicians, and regulatory reviewers.
- Multilingual skills to support localization and translation processes.
- Experience in using reusable content strategies to drive consistency and efficiency.
- Strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills in a dynamic, global team setting.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Technical curiosity and interest in understanding complex products and systems.
- Good collaborator with clear communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others and handle tasks of varying sizes.
- Experience with EU MDR is an advantage.
This position is at a Senior Level, and you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the development of critical documentation within a dynamic and innovative environment. As a Technical Writer at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a crucial role in creating, revising, and publishing high-quality Instructions for Use (IFU) in alignment with current procedures, regulatory expectations, and market needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring documentation compliance with QSR, ISO, and other internal quality and regulatory standards.
- Coordinating translation activities with external agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure linguistic accuracy and timely delivery.
- Maintaining adherence to company style guides, templates, and quality management systems (QMS).
- Collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Global Operations to gather information and validate technical accuracy.
- Driving and managing activities within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of documentation standards, templates, and processes.
- Supporting Deviation, CAPA, and complaint investigations by providing documentation expertise and contributing to corrective action processes.
To qualify for this role, you should have:
- A Bachelors or Masters degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Life Sciences, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
- 23 years of technical writing experience within the life sciences, medical device, or in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry.
- Excellent English skills, including speaking, writing, and editing.
- Strong understanding of regulated content development, usability, risk communication, and labeling requirements.
- Hands-on experience with content management systems (CMS/CCMS), ideally in DITA/XML structured authoring environments.
- Proven ability to manage multiple documentation projects in a global, fast-paced, and regulated environment.
- Experience working with translations and simplified English.
- Experience with EU IVDR documentation req
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Technical Writer - Instructions for Use (IFU) position at Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd?
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Where is the Technical Writer - Instructions for Use (IFU) position at Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd located?
This position is based in IN. Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Technical Writer - Instructions for Use (IFU) at Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd earn?
Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Technical Writer - Instructions for Use (IFU) role at Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd posted?
This role was posted on April 26, 2026 (49 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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