Role: Working Instructions Writer
Role Type: Temporary – 6 Months
Location: Remote Role (With ad-hoc visits to site in Luton, if requested by hiring manager.)
Your New Company
AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large-scale transformation programme – Axial.
The Axial Programme will be powered by S/4HANA a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which will be implemented right across the organisation and will provide our business with standardised processes, enhanced financial management, common data and real time reporting, transforming the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient.
The new system will be used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This is a once in a generation programme for AstraZeneca and will shape our ways of working globally for many years to come.
We are aiming to deliver a world class change and training programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge, to the benefit of our employees, customers and patients.
We are now looking for a Working Instructions Writer to join our team!
Your New Role
The Working Instruction Writer is responsible for developing clear and comprehensive Working Instructions intended for end users. This role involves creating step-by-step guidance that enables users to understand and execute procedures accurately.
Activities / Accountabilities
* Develop Step-by-Step Instructions: Create clear, detailed working instructions using SAP Enable Now that guide end users through tasks and processes in a logical sequence, ensuring ease of understanding and accuracy
* Engage with Subject Matter Experts: Collaborate with process owners and technical specialists to gather the necessary information and validate content, ensuring instructions reflect current practices and standards.
* Review and Revise Documentation: Regularly update and improve working instructions based on feedback, process changes, or lessons learned, maintaining the relevance and accuracy of each document.
* Ensure Regulatory and Quality Compliance: Align documentation with internal policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, supporting audit readiness and operational integrity.
* Standardize Document Formats: Adhere to approved templates and formatting guidelines to ensure working instructions are consistent, professional, and easy to follow across different departments or functions.
Essential Skills
* Previous experience in working instructions writing
* Finance (Planning and budgeting, O2DC, PM&M) OR Operations (Manufacturing and Warehouse, Supply Chain, Quality)
* S/4HANA Knowledge
* Ability to understand/work with various online IT systems / applications including Microsoft Office suite
* Strictly follow a template to allow development of content to be produced in a consistent and uniformed manner.
* Ability / experience to follow a project plan and be able to adhere to tight deadlines
Desired:
* Experience in large scale S4 Hana implementations
* Pharma experience
* SAP Enable Now Knowledge
WHY ASTRAZENECA?
It's an exciting time to join AstraZeneca, a global business that's rapidly growing - there's a lot happening and even more to come. And we are a valued part of this journey. Respected partners across the business, we provide the platform that's going to power us to achieve more.
So, what's next?
Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours. Please apply with a copy of your CV.