Document Manager, Pharmaceuticals (Contract, Outside IR35)

  • Smart4Sciences
  • Crewe, Cheshire
  • May 04, 2026
Contractor Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

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.