Technical Writer (Supply Chain)

About the role

Our healthcare client is seeking a Technical Writer to join their team for 6 months, onsite in Branchburg, New Jersey. The Technical Writer supports Supply Chain and manufacturing operations by developing, maintaining, and improving GMP documentation while coordinating change management activities and supporting CAPA-related documentation efforts. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and subject matter experts to ensure documentation is accurate, compliant, and aligned with regulatory and business requirements. The Technical Writer also contributes to process improvement initiatives by enhancing documentation standards, communication, and operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Supply Chain subject matter experts to create, revise, and maintain GMP-controlled documents, including SOPs, forms, specifications, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Develop and update manufacturing process documentation to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate documentation activities related to CAPA actions and support timely closure of documentation-related commitments.
• Author and coordinate change control documentation while ensuring all change management requirements are completed and properly documented.
• Develop and maintain documentation standards for content, formatting, consistency, and organization across Supply Chain processes.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to ensure GMP documentation meets compliance, audit, and regulatory expectations.
• Compile supporting records and documentation packages required for document revisions, approvals, and implementation activities.
• Track documentation through review and approval workflows and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
• Support change planning, meeting facilitation, change proposal reviews, and implementation communications.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives by leveraging employee feedback, operational data, and best practices to improve documentation processes and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or 5+ years of equivalent experience
• 3-6 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, or GMP-regulated environment
• Strong technical writing experience authoring and revising SOPs, work instructions, specifications, change controls, and other controlled documentation

Qualifications

• Previous technical writing and/or training experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
• Experience supporting change management processes and documentation lifecycle activities
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements, quality systems, and regulatory documentation standards
• Experience supporting CAPA documentation and closure activities preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated problem-solving and creative thinking abilities
• Experience facilitating meetings, developing communications, and engaging stakeholders

Schedule

• Duration: 6-month contract
• Hours per week: 40 hours