SOP/ Document Specialist

Location: Remote (EU)

Engagement: Freelance engagement for 4-6 months

Overview

We are supporting a global life sciences organisation undergoing a major transformation and restructuring programme, with an urgent requirement for multiple SOP / Document Control Specialists. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role supporting a high-volume SOP review and document clean-up initiative. You will play a key role in progressing controlled documentation through its lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Requirements

• Extensive experience working with SOPs and controlled documentation in life sciences
• Strong background in regulated (GxP) environments
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of documentation under tight timelines
• Experience working across cross-functional teams (QA, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing)
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline

Hard Skills

• SOP review, triage, and lifecycle management
• Document control and change management processes
• Stakeholder feedback consolidation and comment resolution
• Document approval workflows and tracking
• Experience with document management systems (Veeva Vault preferred)

Soft Skills

• Highly organised and process-driven
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work at pace in high-volume environments
• Detail-oriented with a quality-first mindset
• Proactive and delivery-focused

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in SOP / document control within life sciences
• Experience in GxP-regulated environments
• Exposure to audit, inspection readiness, or remediation programmes (desirable)