Arrowhead Research

Lead, Documentation Specialist

Arrowhead Research$85K — $98K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in a scientific field (chemistry, biology, biochemistry)
  • 3 years in a GMP setting; minimum 2 years in change control and deviation investigation
  • Experience with controlled documentation
  • Experience with internal CAPA investigations
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel)
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong multi-tasking abilities within ongoing projects

Responsibilities

  • Draft and edit documentation for deviations and investigations
  • Translate SME input into clear root cause documentation
  • Write CAPAs with action plans and effectiveness checks
  • Draft change controls including rationale and implementation plans
  • Ensure completeness and compliance of records for inspections
  • Apply site procedures and data integrity in documentation
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for first-pass approval improvements
  • Support audits by revising QMS narratives as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent benefit package
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a GMP environment
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Chance to work with industry experts and SMEs
Full Job Description
The Position

This position will be primarily responsible for drafting, editing, and standardizing GMP documentation for deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls. Ensures records are clear, compliant, complete, and inspection-ready, aligning to site procedures, data integrity expectations, and applicable regulations. Partners with SMEs and cross-functional owners to translate technical content into high-quality QMS records with consistent structure and strong rationale.

Responsibilities
  • Draft and edit deviations and investigation narratives (event description, timeline, impact, conclusions).
  • Convert SME input into clear root cause documentation aligned to evidence.
  • Write CAPAs linked to root cause, including action plans and effectiveness checks.
  • Draft change controls (rationale, scope, impacted areas/docs, implementation plan).
  • Ensure records are complete, consistent, and inspection-ready (traceability, attachments, objective evidence).
  • Apply site procedures and data integrity / cGMP expectations in all Manufacturing QMS records.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional owners to improve first-pass approvals and ensure thorough investigations.
  • Support audits/inspections by quickly clarifying or revising QMS narratives as needed.

Requirements
  • BS/BA in an applicable scientific field such as chemistry, biology, or biochemistry
  • 3 years working in a GMP setting with a minimum of 2 years of experience authoring change controls and/or investigating deviations.
  • Proficient experience working with controlled documentation
  • Experience with internal CAPA investigations
  • Proficient project management skills
  • Ability to collaborate with and coordinate cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel)
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and manage responsibilities within ongoing projects

Preferred
  • 5+ year's GMP experience and 3+ cGMP deviation and/or change control experience.


Wisconsin pay range

$85,000-$98,000 USD

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.

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About Arrowhead Research

Arrowhead Research is a biotechnology company that develops RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. Arrowhead's RNAi technology targets specific genes to silence their expression, which can be used to treat a variety of diseases. The company's pipeline includes treatments for liver disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Arrowhead has partnerships with pharmaceutical companies such as Amgen and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. The company has received FDA approval for some of its products and is conducting clinical trials for others.
Learn more about Arrowhead Research
Size
329 employees
Market Cap
$4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$102.6 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+50.6%
Revenue
$79.8 million
NASDAQ

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