Document Manager, Pharmaceuticals

Smart4Sciences
Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Job Type
Contract
IR35 Status
Outside
Posted
1 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Document Manager - CAPEX Projects (Pharmaceutical Industry) Contract, Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Document Manager to support CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) projects within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. This role is critical in ensuring the effective control, organization, and compliance of project documentation across all phases of delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain document control systems for CAPEX projects, ensuring accuracy, version control, and accessibility.

Manage the lifecycle of engineering, construction, and validation documents in line with regulatory and company standards.

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and quality teams to ensure timely submission, review, and approval of documents.

Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g GMP) and internal quality management systems.

Track document status, generate reports, and support audits and inspections.

Implement and improve document management processes and tools to enhance efficiency.Key Requirements:

Proven experience in document control or document management within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or highly regulated industries.

Familiarity with CAPEX project environments (engineering, construction, commissioning).

Strong understanding of document control systems and electronic document management systems (EDMS).

Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as GMP and data integrity principles.

Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.Desirable:

Experience supporting large-scale pharmaceutical or biotech facility projects.

Familiarity with validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and quality systems.

Degree or relevant qualification in a technical or business-related discipline.What We Offer:

Opportunity to work on high-impact CAPEX projects in a regulated, innovative industry.

Collaborative and professional work environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.If you are a proactive and structured professional with a passion for document excellence in complex project environments, we would like to hear from you

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