Sr Technical Communicator (Technical Writer)

Baxter • Round Lake, IL

2d • $76,000 - $104,500

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves 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 job—you 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 life‑impacting innovation.

Requirements

• Expertise in content management and structured authoring , including Oxygen‑based 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 hands‑on device interaction into polished, audience‑appropriate content.
• Self‑motivation, strong communication, and collaborative negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical publications—ideally within the medical device industry.
• Experience working with regulated environments or governing bodies is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• A foundation in medical product labeling and regulatory considerations (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Creation of High‑Impact Content Independently research, organize, develop, and maintain technical communications for Baxter products—including operator manuals, quick reference guides, and online help.
• Transform complex technical details into clear, accurate, user‑friendly 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 real‑world use, human-centered 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level