Technical Writer

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.

By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

What We're Looking For

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing content models, architecture, maps, taxonomies, and metadata. You will work closely with both technical and client-facing business units to ensure that content is flexible, accessible, and aligned with customer needs.

What You Need To Succeed

• 5+ years experience in technical content development and delivery
• Strong strategic planning experience, including documentation development and architecture
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to empower cross-functional teams with positive outcomes
• Strategic thinker with a proven record of data-driven results thinking and approach to decision making
• Degree educated in English, Technical Writing, or Rhetoric

A Significant Advantage

• Familiarity with generative AI tools and processes and LLM solutions
• Experience with source control software (GitHub, etc.)
• Experience with clinical trials, medical authoring/editing, science writing, and FDA guidelines for technical communication
• Experience with Confluence, Jira, Aha, Agile processes and software planning tools.

What You Will Do

• Create the information architecture for our content to enable use and re-use
• Design and implement information maps and models that integrate content into the overall structure to improve semantic value and taxonomy
• Organize and create efficient taxonomies, namespaces, and search schemas
• Work with teams to identify and resolve documentation development issues
• Work with IT on system architecture to recommend modification to content workflows and operations where appropriate
• Demonstrate excellence in data-driven content design
• Seek and recommend cutting-edge tooling and processes when needed while remaining lean and cost-effective
• Support performance and customer satisfaction, adjusting team strategy and operations based on data analysis, research, and feedback
• Drive innovation, inspire your team members, and encourage a growth mindset

Join Our Team at Datavant Ireland – A Galway-Based R&D Technology Center

Datavant Ireland is an innovative R&D technology center based in Galway, dedicated to solving complex technology challenges with a purpose. We are looking for talented technical professionals who are product-minded and eager to make an impact. If you are passionate about developing cutting-edge solutions and want to be part of a growing team, we invite you to explore the exciting career opportunities at Datavant.

Careers at Datavant offer the opportunity to apply your technology and problem-solving skills toward a vision that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. We're looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people who are ready to move the needle and build on our success.

We provide team members with a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Competitive, equitable salary.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Pension contribution.
• Flexible, Hybrid work environment.

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

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