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Lead - Scientific Writing

10-12 years
Not Disclosed
10 June 13, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBBS/PhD/MDS/BDS/MPharm/PharmD 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 Summary

Syneos Health is hiring a Lead – Scientific Writing professional for its Bangalore location. This pivotal role involves handling complex medical writing projects, leading the preparation and review of regulatory documents supporting global filings, and managing junior writers. The ideal candidate will bring 10 to 12 years of experience in clinical and regulatory writing, particularly CTD Module 2 and 5 documents, and possess strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills to drive high-quality deliverables aligned with global regulatory standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Independently prepare and review CSRs, protocols, Investigator Brochures, and submission documents (CTD Module 2 summaries).

  • Apply lean authoring principles and manage structured content libraries for efficient document development.

  • Lead and coordinate document review meetings, consensus discussions, and ensure quality control.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project and team work plans, ensuring adherence to timelines.

  • Provide people management, coaching, and mentorship to junior writing staff.

  • Represent Medical Writing in cross-functional teams and ensure communication flow among stakeholders.

  • Conduct literature searches, monitor regulatory guidelines, and integrate best practices into deliverables.

  • Oversee document workflows, manage version control, and ensure finalization within aggressive timelines.

  • Support departmental initiatives and continuous process improvement activities.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: MBBS/PhD/MDS/BDS/MPharm/PharmD

  • Experience: 10–12 years in medical writing, regulatory document development for CTD Module 2 & 5

  • Proven expertise in authoring CSRs, IBs, protocols, amendments, and clinical summaries

  • Strong understanding of global regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA)

  • Exceptional leadership and people management abilities (minimum 2 years)

  • Expertise in MS Word and document management systems (e.g., eApproval/signature workflows)

  • Familiarity with Word add-ins and template tools

  • Ability to provide training and process guidance to other writers

  • Effective communication, organizational, and time management skills

  • Strong scientific reasoning and ability to build logical regulatory arguments


Perks & Benefits

  • Lead high-visibility global regulatory writing projects

  • Career growth opportunities in scientific leadership

  • Work in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment

  • Access to professional development and training programs

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package


Company Description

Syneos Health is a leading biopharmaceutical solutions company offering end-to-end services in clinical development, medical writing, and regulatory affairs. Our expertise supports top pharmaceutical companies in bringing new therapies to market faster and more efficiently.


Work Mode

On-site – Bangalore, Karnataka, India


Call to Action

Are you an experienced scientific writing leader ready to shape the future of regulatory submissions? Apply now to join Syneos Health and contribute to global healthcare innovations!