Oculartherapeutix
Document Specialist - CONTRACT
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Document Specialist - CONTRACT
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Job description
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.
Position Overview
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.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Ocular Therapeutix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Ocular Therapeutix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. For information on how Ocular Therapeutix collects, stores, and utilizes candidate information please see our privacy policy found at https://www.ocutx.com/privacy-policy/. For the Privacy Notice for California Job Applicants, please see CCPA Applicant Notice.
