Technical Writer

Company Overview

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology firm specializing in treatments for rare genetic disorders. Since 1997, the company has developed innovative therapies for conditions including achondroplasia, PKU, CLN2, and various mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) types. The recent acquisition of Amicus has broadened their portfolio with therapies for Fabry and Pompe diseases, extending their impact to more patients globally.

Research and Development

The R&D division handles all aspects from discovery through clinical development, aiming to create groundbreaking therapeutics that significantly improve outcomes for individuals with rare diseases.

Position: Technical Writer (Contract - 12 Months)

Based in Cork, Ireland, this role supports the Biologics Centre of Excellence by managing documentation and coordinating training to ensure compliance and preparedness for inspections. This position demands strong technical writing capabilities combined with training administration skills. It requires a proactive, self-driven individual with excellent organizational and communication skills capable of working independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the strategy for document management within the Biologics Centre of Excellence.
• Create precise, high-quality documents following data integrity and ALCOA standards while tailoring materials for the intended audiences.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert in Veeva Quality Documents and Compliance Wire systems, providing support and guidance to colleagues.
• Author, review, and approve documents such as BPDs, SOPs, protocols, reports, forms, and work instructions.
• Collaborate intensively with technical experts to gather detailed business and product insights necessary for accurate documentation.
• Communicate effectively to engage diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Suggest and implement improvements in technical writing processes, including development of advanced templates.
• Assist Technical Writing efforts across the site, partnering with various departmental experts.
• Oversee the migration of documents to Veeva Quality Documents and manage change requests accordingly.
• Support Global Training and Business Operations by developing training materials, guides, and e-learning modules targeting identified learning needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering or equivalent extensive experience in technical document writing.

Additional Information

This job description is illustrative and not exhaustive; duties may evolve with organizational needs.

BioMarin is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all candidates receive fair consideration regardless of personal characteristics.

Safety Commitment

The role involves supporting the company’s dedication to environmental stewardship, injury prevention, and ongoing improvement of EHS systems. Active participation in safety initiatives, hazard recognition, and reporting is expected to promote a safe, responsible work environment.