Technical Editor jobs

About Us

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Reporting to the QMS Manager, this role is responsible for migrating legacy SOPs and work instructions into standardized corporate templates. Using advanced Microsoft Word skills and thorough knowledge of GMP/GdP requirements, you will ensure documentation is consistent, professional, compliant, and audit-ready.

Main Responsibilities

• Template Integration: Execute the migration of legacy SOPs, Work Instructions, and Forms into the new Corporate Identity (CI) templates.
• Advanced Formatting: Apply and manage Styles (Heading 1-4, Body Text, Bullets) to ensure document stability and automated Table of Contents generation.
• Compliance Review: Ensure all documents adhere to Good Documentation Practices (GDP), including correct date formats, versioning, and signature blocks.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Fix corrupted formatting, "broken" numbering lists, and layout inconsistencies in complex documents.
• Quality Gatekeeping: Perform final editorial passes for grammar, syntax, and consistency across the entire QMS library.

Skills and Qualifications

• Microsoft Word Power User: Mastery of Section Breaks, Cross-referencing, Field Codes, and Multilevel List nesting.
• Regulated Industry Expertise: Preferred experience in GMP environments (Pharmaceutical or Medical Device).
• Detail Obsession: Ability to identify a single 11pt font character in a 12pt document.
• Project Management: Proven ability to track progress across hundreds of files using a master tracker.
• Portfolio/Demonstrated Success: Proven track record of managing large-scale document migration or template alignment projects.
• Self-Governance: Ability to work independently and manage project timelines for high-volume document queues.
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience in document control will be considered.

Please note that SHL is a drug free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various preemployment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check.

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person