Document Specialist - CONTRACT

Ocular Therapeutix • Bedford, MA

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About The Position

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.

Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Document Specialist for a 6-month contract to support the development, standardization, and management of IT and Cybersecurity-related Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role will focus heavily on creating, refining, and maintaining documentation aligned with NIST frameworks, including support for IT/Cyber tabletop exercises and audit readiness activities. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in Policy and SOP development, document control systems, and regulated environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in document control, technical writing, or SOP development in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing IT and Cybersecurity Policies, SOPs and documentation.
• Experience using document management systems such as MasterControl or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of document lifecycle management, version control, and compliance standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a contract-based role.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with NIST policy audits for IT and Cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks for Cloud and Manufacturing OT/ICS/SCADA environments (e.g., NIST, OWASP, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Experience documenting risk registers, gap assessments, and remediation planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and standardize cybersecurity SOPs, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Leverage existing templates and frameworks to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all documentation.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, IT, compliance, and operations teams to gather requirements and translate technical processes into clear, usable Policies and SOPs.
• Support documentation efforts related to audit preparation and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure all documents adhere to organizational and regulatory standards, including version control and approval workflows.
• Utilize MasterControl (or similar document management systems) to manage document lifecycle processes, including drafting, review, approval, and archival.
• Conduct gap analyses on existing documentation and recommend improvements.
• Maintain document repositories and ensure accessibility and traceability of all Policies and SOPs.
• Assist in audit readiness activities by organizing and presenting documentation as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level