Document Controller / Archivist

Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom Full time
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your role:

Quality is the foundation of our business and, as an Archivist / Document Controller, you will help embed quality into every aspect of our work. In this role, you will support operational and compliance activities through the archival, control and secure management of key documents. You will manage access to the master document directory, issue document numbers and controlled documents such as SOPs, workbooks and validation protocols, and maintain accurate indices to ensure the orderly storage, retrieval and distribution of both master and working documents.

You will also scan and securely file controlled documents, maintain databases, support document control and compliance activities, and collaborate with internal vendors and cross-functional teams on document issuance and effectiveness. In addition, you will assist with SOP and training module delivery, maintain accurate training records, prepare and report quality metrics to management, and carry out all duties in line with applicable policies, procedures, GLP and GMP principles.

This role is primarily based at our Glasgow site but will require working from our Stirling site up to 1 day per week.

Who you are:

Experience in handling documentation, data entry, archiving or similar tasks via working experience or studies.

Good communicator, dealing directly and effectively with operational teams and QA colleagues routinely.

Organized and logical in defining workload and delivering projects.

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Strong attention to detail & an analytical approach to problem solving and decision making.

IT literacy, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications.

Experience using an electronic document management system and following SOPs is desirable.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Quality role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1075 comparable Quality roles across 129 biopharma companies.

1075Comparable roles tracked
955Currently active
129Companies hiring similar roles
54Countries represented

Salary context

197 of 1075 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Exp Tech Quality Control · Johnson & Johnson $38,500/yr – $61,985/yr
Highest disclosed · Vice President, Quality Assurance - GMP · Exelixis Inc $315,500/yr – $366,500/yr
Peer group range $50,243 – $341,000 (median $151,100)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1075 comparable roles

United States330
Ireland61
Germany55
China55
India51
Japan44

+ 48 more countries

Seniority mix

475 of 1075 peers have a known seniority level

Manager182
Senior130
Associate Director42
Director38
Principal24
Associate23
Senior Director20
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc12
Executive/VP4

Therapeutic area mix

2 of 1075 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Rare Disease1
Vaccines & Infectious Disease1

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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