Commercial Supply Chain Technical Writer (Contract)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals•US - Remote,
•$72 - $76
About The Position
The Commercial Supply Chain Technical Writer creates clear, concise documentation describing supply chain processes, procedures, and systems so stakeholders can effectively manage inventory, logistics, and product flow. The role involves gathering information from cross-functional teams and producing accurate, user-friendly materials. This is a contract role offered through a third-party agency partner for an assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The role is temporary, eligible for overtime pay, and pays $72–$76 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong understanding of supply chain concepts, including inventory management, logistics, procurement, warehousing, distribution, and transportation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to gather information, incorporate feedback, and ensure alignment across departments.
- Familiarity with authoring tools such as Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems (CMS) for document creation and version control.
- Motivation to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Write operational procedures, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training materials for supply chain activities such as inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and quality control.
- Create technical data specifications (TDSs) for raw materials and consumables used in manufacturing.
- Develop user manuals explaining the features, functionality, and navigation of supply chain management systems.
- Design and write training materials for new employees, including presentations, e-learning modules, and hands-on exercises.
- Update and revise documentation to reflect process changes, system updates, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with departments to align documentation with current practices and their needs.
- Proofread and edit documents for clarity, accuracy, and consistency, following company style guides and technical standards.
- Perform other supply chain-related activities and reporting as needed.
