SOP Technical Writer

Job Title: SOP Technical WriterContract Length: 3-monthsLocation: RemoteHours: 40 hours per weekStart Date: 7/6/26 Client Overview: Our client is a global animal health company focused on developing and delivering innovative products and services that prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. Operating in a highly regulated, GMP-driven environment, our client emphasizes quality, compliance, and operational excellence across its manufacturing and research sites worldwide. The organization partners closely with veterinarians, producers, and pet owners to improve animal health, food safety, and overall wellbeing.Overview:Our client is seeking an experienced SOP Technical Writer to support a manufacturing documentation initiative within a regulated animal health/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This individual will partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Process teams, and Documentation Control to support updates and revisions to existing controlled documents and workflows across the facility.This role will focus primarily on revising and maintaining existing SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation to support operational efficiency, compliance, and document standardization initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesRevise, edit, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and controlled GMP documentationCollaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Process SMEs to incorporate identified procedural updates and workflow changesSupport documentation remediation and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing groupsCoordinate document revisions through review, feedback, and approval workflowsEnsure documentation aligns with GMP, regulatory, and internal quality standardsManage document versioning, formatting consistency, and change trackingFacilitate communication between cross-functional stakeholders throughout the document lifecycleWork within electronic document management systems and quality systems to route and manage documentation updatesSupport expedited turnaround of documentation updates while maintaining strong attention to detail and compliance standardsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Technical Communications, or a related scientific/technical field5+ years of SOP Technical Writing experience within a regulated manufacturing environmentExperience supporting GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or animal health manufacturing operationsStrong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systemsExperience revising and maintaining controlled documentation and SOPsAbility to work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Process teamsStrong written communication and document editing skillsExceptional attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple document workflows simultaneouslyPreferred QualificationsAdvanced degree or technical certification related to Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Writing, or Life Sciences preferredAnimal health industry experienceUSDA-regulated environment experiencePharmaceutical manufacturing backgroundExperience with Veeva Vault QualityDoc or similar document management systemsExperience supporting documentation review and approval workflowsPrior experience supporting manufacturing operations or process improvement initiativesCollaborative and responsive communicatorAble to work effectively with multiple stakeholder groupsComfortable navigating review cycles and incorporating feedbackSelf-directed and able to manage priorities independentlyStrong sense of ownership and urgencyHigh attention to detail with a focus on minimizing rework and documentation errors