Technical Publications Manager

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

Company Statement:

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

SUMMARY: 

The Technical Publications and Translations Manager is responsible for the creation, maintenance and delivery of technical publications of our medical devices across platforms and geographies. This role involves managing a team of technical writers and localization specialists, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering accurate, user-focused content such as user manuals, labeling and training materials.

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT: 

This position reports to the Senior Director of Electro/Mechanical Systems in Accuray’s Research & Product Development department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership, development and guidance to team responsible for the creation, editing and maintenance of technical documents including user manuals, instructions for use (IFUs), training materials and product labeling
• Ensures technical documentation complies with regulatory standards and industry guidelines
• Collaborates with translation vendors to optimize workflows, maintain quality and control expense
• Negotiates scope and requirements for publications by participating with cross-functional leads in the development of schedules to address product roadmap requirements, including task estimation, resulting in execution plans clearly defining measurable phases or milestones.
• Determines resource allocation and deploys according to plan, detecting project execution risks, surfacing issues, and proposing solutions in the event of resource changes or emergent issues
• Commits to and delivers on agreed upon schedules
• Identifies needs for process improvement and development in team space and drives necessary changes, ensuring their completion and/or revision
• Implement and execute rigorous review of processes for all technical publications to ensure consistency, accuray and clarity and make change recommendations as necessary
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and addressing findings
• Drive continuous improvement iniaitives to enhance quality and efficiency of technical publications and translation workflows
• Stay updated on industry trends, tools and best practices for technical writing and translations

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Personal Excellence
  • Effective in communication, demonstrates professionalism at all times, and has an accurate picture of self
• Strengthening the Team
  • Demonstrates high performance standards and effectively collaborates with the team, demonstrates a sense of ownership over assigned deliverables, and shows a high degree of motivation toward achieving individual and team goals
• Drive for Results
  • Applies financial discipline and a good business sense, supports change, and makes high quality and timely decisions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, technical writing, science, engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience, or equivalent work experience
  • At least ten (10) years’ experience in technical writing (and of those, at least 2 in Medical Devices) based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources
  • Five or more years’ experience in managing a team of professionals required.
  • Solid knowledge and experience in project management, planning, and resource allocation
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
  • Experience with proven results in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Well versed in change introduction processes
  • Experience in managing multiple vendor collaborations simultaneously, including localization

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Indoor Environment: The position takes place indoors, providing a comfortable and climate-controlled workspace
• Sedentary Work: This role involves extended periods of sitting and working at a desk, requiring good ergonomic practices
• Computer Usage: Proficiency with computers, including software applications and communication tools, is essential for tasks and collaboration
• Minimal Physical Strain: While physical demands are generally low, occasional light lifting and moving of objects might be required
• Structured Schedule: This position usually follows regular business hours, promoting a consistent and predictable work routine

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.