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Document Senior Specialist

3+ years
preferred by company
10 Dec. 15, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Document Senior Specialist
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Category: Quality Assurance / Quality Systems
Industry: Biopharmaceuticals / Pharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy


Job Overview

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is seeking a highly skilled Document Senior Specialist to support and strengthen site-level Quality Management System (QMS) documentation. This role is critical to ensuring procedural excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across quality systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in document management, cGMP compliance, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated life sciences environment.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to life-changing therapies while building a long-term career with a globally respected biopharmaceutical organization.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full lifecycle of site procedural documents within the QMS framework, including authoring, review coordination, approval, issuance, implementation, periodic review, and retirement

  • Ensure procedural documents comply with global BMS procedures, policies, and applicable regulatory requirements

  • Act as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for QMS documentation and provide cross-site support for document management systems and processes

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulatory expectations, and best practices in quality systems and document management

  • Support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects related to QMS effectiveness and compliance

  • Collaborate with SMEs and document owners to accurately capture current and future state processes

  • Manage documentation-related projects, track milestones, identify risks, and escalate issues as required

  • Support global document management initiatives and represent the site in enterprise-level projects when needed

  • Assist with site inspections, internal audits, and health authority audits

  • Apply a risk-based approach to ensure compliance with procedural documentation requirements

  • Track and analyze documentation metrics to identify trends and drive corrective actions

  • Communicate document status, updates, and compliance metrics to business stakeholders

  • Support additional QA systems as required, including Change Control, Quality Risk Management, CAPA, Product Quality Complaints, and Annual Product Quality Reviews

  • Contribute to investigation and CAPA activities related to documentation and quality systems


Education and Experience Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, or a related discipline (mandatory)

Experience:

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or cell therapy industry

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in quality systems, documentation management, or compliance functions

  • Cross-functional exposure in areas such as Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory CMC, Research, Analytical Sciences, or IT is preferred


Required Skills and Competencies

  • In-depth knowledge of cGMP requirements and global health authority regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively

  • Strong expertise in procedural document writing, including grammar, structure, and technical clarity

  • Experience working within electronic document management systems (EDMS)

  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a matrixed environment

  • Strong organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder-influencing skills

  • Ability to identify, manage, and escalate risks impacting timelines or compliance

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Professional fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills


Work Model

This role follows BMS’s site-based or site-by-design occupancy model. Onsite presence is considered essential to collaboration, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Hybrid eligibility may apply based on business requirements and role responsibilities.


Why Join Bristol Myers Squibb

At BMS, employees are united by a shared purpose: transforming patients’ lives through science. The organization fosters a culture of inclusion, integrity, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being.


Equal Opportunity Statement

Bristol Myers Squibb is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring practices. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.