Manager Technical Writing

The Technical Writing team

The Technical Writing team, consisting of four people, owns and manages technical documentation for CellaVision’s Devices & Software products. As Manager Technical Writing at the Devices & Software division, you are responsible for leading the Technical Writing team. The Manager Technical Writing is responsible for the team’s work and making sure that technical documentation describing the use, commissioning and maintenance of products is produced in a timely and efficient manner. The Manager Technical Writing takes an active role and is expected to produce material as part of the work. Manager Technical Writing reports to Director Software & Applications.



Key tasks as Manager Technical Writing

- Ensures consistent delivery of technical documentation within and outside development projects in collaboration with Product Managers and Development Managers.
- Defines and executes the short- and long-term strategy for technical documentation including translation.
- Responsible for the planning and prioritization of the team’s work.
- Leads process improvement and tools development in Technical Writing area.
- Maintains and tracks information on active and obsolete technical documentation and manages them appropriately in the company document management system.
- Manages transfer to production of new or revised documentation.
- Personnel responsibility for the team, which includes setting goals, conducting appraisals, salary conversations, work environment responsibility for the team’s employees, etc.




What can we offer you?

CellaVision has a world-leading position in digital cell morphology and we see our employees as our primary resource for our ongoing innovation and success. Joining CellaVision means that you will surround yourself with over 170 passionate and ambitious colleagues, and that you will be part of developing products that do not only help patients worldwide, but also contribute to reduced environmental impact through more efficient workflows in and between laboratories.




Other great things with working at CellaVision are:

- We have a friendly and open company culture in a flat organization.
- We have a modern office to boost cooperation as well as the ability to work undisturbed.
- You will get a yearly wellness grant and free access to the gym.
- You can take part in social events such as the weekly running group, board game evenings, Cella Choir, etc.
- You will get an extensive onboarding package for new employees including a visit to the lab to see our products live and an assigned mentor.


- We have flexible hours to promote work-life balance.


- You can take part in “Meet-n-eat” lunches where you get to meet new colleagues every month.


- We have collective agreements, ITP-pension, parental leave supplement, reduction of work hours etc.


Who you are

We believe you have:

- Higher education in technical documentation, information engineering, linguistics or a similar field.
- Previous experience from a senior technical writing/documentation/communication role.
- Good ability to understand complex technical systems.
- Excellent writing skills in Swedish and English.
- Very good understanding of technical documentation work.
- Good experience with single-source authoring and content management systems.
- Basic knowledge about working with localization practices and formats.


Meritorious

- Previous leadership experience
- Experience from MedTech




We believe you have the ability to lead, motivate and provide your team with the powers required to effectively achieve common goals. You are skilled in creating commitment and participation within your team. Within your own role, you identify goals, carry out activities and work focused to achieve the desired result. We think you are responsible and prestige less. You take independent responsibility for your own tasks in both success and hardships, as well as take responsibility for the joint result for your team. You act calmly and stable in stressful situations and prioritize and focus on the most important tasks at the moment even at a high workload. Because we work in an agile organization, we believe you have a positive attitude and act effectively even when conditions change and adapts to new circumstances. Finally, you work well with other people and are a good listener who has the ability to communicate and resolves conflicts in a constructive way.



Are you ready to make a difference?

Join CellaVision, put your skills to greater use and help us contribute to lab efficiency and improved patient value worldwide. We need your expertise to do the job!

Apply to this job by filling in the application form and attach your CV/personal letter. Please prepare to have your documents, such as certificates, credentials and recommendations, for a potential interview. We review applications continuously, so please send us yours as soon as possible but no later than 15th of January 2021.

This is a full-time position with start as soon as possible, based at CellaVision HQ in Lund, Sweden with new offices, good infrastructure and commuting possibilities. To know more about the position, please contact recruiting manager Per Sennmalm, Director Software & Applications, at per.sennmalm@cellavision.se. Questions about the recruitment process contact Caroline Herrlander, HR Specialist, at caroline.herrlander@cellavision.se.



Please note that you need a valid working permit in Sweden for this role.



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