Technical Writer
planet pharmaClayton (NC)
About the role
Technical Writer - Onsite in Clayton, NCThis is a pharmaceutical technical writing position focused on developing, revising, and managing GMP documentation that supports manufacturing operations, process engineering, facilities, training, and quality systems. The role is not simply editing documents. The individual serves as a documentation SME and works closely with operations, engineering, learning & development, and quality teams to create and maintain compliant operational procedures and work instructions. Candidates must be able to work onsite. No 3rd party vendors Must be eligible to work in the Unite States. No Corp to Corp candidates please. What the Person Will Be Doing The primary responsibility is to create, revise, and manage operational documentation used within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including: SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)Work Instructions Job Instructions Training documents Controlled documents Change control documentation Quality management system (QMS) documents Process and operational standards Document revisions and remediation activities The writer will also: Translate complex manufacturing and production-floor activities into clear written instructions. Work closely with SMEs and document owners. Support document change control processes. Review documents for compliance, readability, consistency, and accuracy. Manage document revisions through approval workflows. Support quality and operational improvement initiatives. Serve as an SOP and documentation subject matter expert. Technical Environment This role supports a pharmaceutical manufacturing site and requires understanding of: GMP requirements Manufacturing operations Production processes Documentation lifecycle management Change control systems Quality systems Training processes Lean/process improvement concepts
Major Requirements:
Industry Experience The strongest candidates will have: Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience Biotech experienceGMP-regulated environment experience Technical writing experience supporting operations, engineering, manufacturing, facilities, or quality groups Documentation Experience Candidates should have experience authoring and managing: SOPsWork Instructions Job Instructions Quality documents Change controls Controlled documents Training documentation Change Control Knowledge The role specifically emphasizes: Document revision processes Change control systems Documentation management Managing multiple document revisions simultaneously Supporting active document change controls (DCCs)Communication & Collaboration Candidates must be comfortable: Interviewing SMEsWorking with production personnel Partnering with Quality and Learning & Development teams Coaching document owners on writing standards Translating technical manufacturing activities into clear instructions
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate is someone who has spent years in pharmaceutical manufacturing organizations supporting: Process Engineering Facilities Engineering Maintenance Manufacturing Operations Quality Systemsand has significant experience writing and revising: SOPsMaintenance procedures Calibration documents Equipment-related documentation Training materials Manufacturing work instructionswhile understanding GMP requirements and controlled document systems.
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