Novo Nordisk US

Senior Technical Writer - Quality Control Support

Novo Nordisk US$88K — $105K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
  • 5+ years of technical writing experience in engineering, life sciences, software, or similar fields
  • Strong ability to interpret and create complex documentation and SOPs
  • Familiarity with GMP and process improvement methodologies, particularly LEAN
  • Proven skills in project management and execution
  • Experience with complex problem solving in cross-functional contexts
  • Demonstrated change management abilities within the company.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement processes for QC document creation and change control
  • Enhance the efficiency of local QC document revision processes
  • Collaborate across departments to maintain good stakeholder relationships
  • Assist authors with language and documentation control processes
  • Review QC documents for clarity and reader-friendliness
  • Participate in document governance and process improvement workshops
  • Provide expertise in document structure and language for better understanding
  • Coach others on best practices in communication and documentation standards

Benefits

  • Training and mentorship opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Participation in cross-functional projects
  • Opportunity to lead QC standardization initiatives
  • Exposure to industry best practices and methodologies
Full Job Description
The Position

Designs, improves & maintains the document creation & revision process for QC documents at site Clayton in order to support Process Responsible personnel on-site. Serves as English language technical writing expert for QC documents. Leads, trains, coaches & mentors other QC technical writers & SME's working to establish documents.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, QC Support.

Essential Functions
  • Design & own process for implementation of new API, IFP, & OFP (Local & Framework) QC documents, to include change control, document creation, assessment of training/documentation & routing/approval process
  • Improve local change process for revision of QC documents, with focus on compliance with existing procedures in a way that guarantees ease of use for document owners, users & quality approvers
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments & maintains stakeholder relationships
  • Supports authors in the writing process with language usage, document control process & related tools
  • Reviews local QC documents to ensure clear & reader friendly language
  • Participates in SOP Expert Network, Process Workshops, & other document governance groups
  • Provides specialist knowledge on the writing process to ease understanding, choice of document type, structure & language usage of the operational documents
  • Coaches' others in the knowledge of good communication & standards in operational documents
  • Supports &/or leads QC standardization projects as needed
  • Supports the document processing of revisions to API, IFP, & OFP Framework level documents in collaboration with QC process work packages
  • Ensure projects are completed with metrics & timelines realized
  • Other accountabilities, as assigned.


Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education & experience required
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in technical writing, preferably in engineering, life sciences, software, or related fields required
  • Ability to read, write & understand complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts required
  • Knowledgeable in core work processes & GMP concepts; knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as LEAN preferred
  • Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing, executing preferred
  • Revising the work plan preferred
  • Schedules for complex problems solved by cross functional teams preferred
  • Demonstrated strong skills in change management within NN preferred
  • Communication Skills: Must be ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders in Novo Nordisk preferred


About Novo Nordisk US

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company that specializes in diabetes care and other chronic diseases. The company was founded in Denmark in 1923 and has since expanded to become a leading provider of insulin and other diabetes treatments. Novo Nordisk operates in more than 80 countries and employs over 43,000 people worldwide. The company is committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes and other chronic conditions through innovative research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Novo Nordisk US is headquartered in Plainsboro, New Jersey and has facilities in several other states including North Carolina and New Hampshire.
Learn more about Novo Nordisk US
Size
49,295 employees
Market Cap
$230.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$42.1 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$126.9 billion
NASDAQ

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