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At Cepheid, one of 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you'll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world's most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.

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The LeadTechnical Writer is responsible for developing, reviewing, updating, and publishing regulatory-compliant documentation, including IFUs, Product Manuals, Getting Started Guides, and Service Manuals for Cepheid's GeneXpert instrument systems.

This position reports to the Manager, Technical Publication and is part of the Technical Publication Team and will be on-site at the Danaher India Development Center (IDC) in Bengaluru. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Perform duties as an individual contributor and team member with 100% hands-on work to develop, review, update, and publish regulatory-compliant documentation, including IFUs, Product Manuals, Getting Started Guides, and Service Manuals.
Document product functionalities and manage documentation reviews to verify that technical information for Xpert tests and GeneXpert systems.
Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and Clinical teams to ensure documentation meets user needs and technical accuracy within a regulated environment.
Create high-quality, localization-ready content designed for seamless adaptation across global regions.
Build deep knowledge of company processes, molecular diagnostic technologies (like PCR), and customer needs to drive continuous quality improvements.

The essential requirements of the job include:

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Technical Communication, English, Life Sciences, or a related Engineering field (e.g., Biomedical).
5+ years of professional technical writing or software validation testing experience in a strictly regulated environment such as Medical Devices, IVD, or Biotechnology. At least 2+ years of experience in managing projects independently and owns end-to-end documentation life cycle in a regulated environment.
Proven experience creating regulatory-compliant documentation (such as IFUs, User Manuals, or QRIs) that meets FDA, EU MDR/IVDR, and ISO 13485 standards. Expertise in graphics and video editing tools like Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Camtasia.
Mastery of professional authoring tools (e.g., Vasont, MadCap Flare, FrameMaker) and a strong working knowledge of document management and version control systems.
Excellent interpersonal and writing skills, with the self-motivation to quickly learn new molecular diagnostic technologies, such as PCR and clinical lab workflows.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Ability to manage translation workflows for global markets and lead small projects, including training or mentoring colleagues to ensure high product quality and customer satisfaction.
Working knowledge of key regulations, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820/Part 11, ISO 14971 (Risk Management), and GAMP 5, with the ability to maintain strict adherence to corporate style guides.
Proven track record of integrating AI-driven workflows and Cloud capabilities to streamline the content lifecycle and enhance the delivery of global user documentation.

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at .

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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