Technical Writer

Sentry BioPharma Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentry BioPharma Services, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Validation Technical Writer to join our Validation team in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance of GMP documentation for systems and facilities.

You will author validation reports (IQ/OQ/PQ), write SOPs, develop training materials, and maintain URS, risk assessments, and validation plans. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure audit readiness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in life sciences technical writing.
• 1–2 years in a GMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Familiarity with computer systems qualification/validation preferred.
• Experience authoring validation documentation (URS, Risk Assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Author and review validation reports (IQ/OQ/PQ) and summaries.
• Draft, update, and maintain SOPs and training materials for validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Create and maintain URS, Risk Assessments, Validation Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and summaries.

Skills

Technical writing

Detail-oriented

GMP exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical/engineering field

3 years life sciences technical writing experience

Tools

URS

IQ/OQ/PQ protocols

Validation documents

Job description

Description

Sentry BioPharma Services provides pharmaceutical product management for temperature sensitive medications. Sentry maintains drug products at specific temperatures, labels, kits, packages and distributes these products into and out of fifty (50) countries for a wide variety of pharmaceutical companies. Sentry’s newest product offerings include a full stability program, aliquoting for further testing and analytics for stability via its laboratory operations at Sentry Laboratory Services.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Validation Technical Writer to join our Validation team. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and compliance of documentation related to GMP-regulated systems and facilities. Your expertise will support our commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and regulatory readiness through precise and well-structured documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Author and internally review validation reports, including IQ, OQ, PQ protocols, summaries, and other validation documents.
• Draft, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure clarity and compliance and develop and revise training materials to support validation activities and ensure team understanding.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and ensure documentation accuracy and consistency.
• Create and maintain a variety of validation documents, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Risk Assessments, Validation Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and IQ/OQ/PQ summaries. Contribute to and review System Design Specifications, SAT/SOO documents, and Lifecycle Management Plans.
• Perform deep research on new equipment, systems, or current processes to enhance technical understanding and translate that understanding to protocols, SOPs, and commissioning documents.
• Keep validation documents, templates, and records current to support audit readiness and adapt to evolving quality and regulatory expectations. Respond to feedback on GMP documents by making logical updates. Maintain documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Join our innovative team where quality, compliance, and continuous improvement are at the core of our culture. We offer opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative work environment, and comprehensive benefits designed to support your success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, engineering, or related field preferred; or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in technical writing within life sciences.
• 1–2 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment is preferred (or demonstrated ability to quickly learn regulatory and validation principles).
• Familiarity with computer systems and computer system qualification/validation is strongly preferred.
• Experience authoring or supporting validation documentation (URS, Risk Assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ, etc.) is preferred.