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Medical Writer Ii (Manuscripts/Abstracts)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
2-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Medical Writer II (Manuscripts/Abstracts) – Remote (India)

Company: Syneos Health
Location: Remote – India
Job ID: 25104733
Job Type: Full-time | Functional Service Provider (FSP) Model
Experience Required: 2–5 years in medical writing or scientific communications
Date Updated: January 8, 2026


Job Overview

Syneos Health is seeking a Medical Writer II to join its remote team in India. This role involves creating, reviewing, and managing high-quality scientific content for clinical study publications, regulatory documents, and medical communications deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations.

The ideal candidate is a skilled scientific communicator with strong attention to detail, experience in clinical data interpretation, and the ability to collaborate across global cross-functional teams. This remote position provides exposure to international clinical trials and publication strategies, operating within a Functional Service Provider (FSP) or full-service environment.


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization with 29,000 employees across 110 countries. The company supports innovative drug development programs worldwide, including 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products in the past five years.

Our culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, continuous learning, and career development, enabling employees to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful clinical outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a medical writer on clinical study, regulatory, or publication projects.

  • Author, edit, and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations with scientific accuracy, clarity, and adherence to standards.

  • Mentor and support junior writers to ensure high-quality deliverables.

  • Manage end-to-end publication workflows, including PubConnect, document version control, reference linking, approvals, pre-submission queries, and submissions.

  • Review statistical analysis plans, tables, figures, and listings for content accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

  • Collaborate with Biostatistics, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs teams to ensure document quality and scientific validity.

  • Act as a peer reviewer to maintain clarity, format, and consistency across documents.

  • Conduct literature searches to support scientific content development.

  • Ensure compliance with congress/journal guidelines, company SOPs, and client standards.

  • Maintain awareness of project budgets and timelines, delivering documents on schedule and within allocated resources.

  • Minimal travel may be required (<25%).


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline (MSc, PharmD, PhD, MD preferred).

  • 2–5 years of professional experience in medical writing, scientific communication, or regulatory writing.

  • Knowledge of clinical trial processes, publication standards, and congress/journal guidelines.

  • Familiarity with medical writing and publication planning software (e.g., PubConnect, Datavision, VeevaVault, MedComms).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a remote setup.

  • Collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional global teams.


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Remote work with flexible schedules

  • Exposure to global clinical development and publication projects

  • Opportunities for professional growth, mentoring, and continuous learning

  • Inclusive and diverse culture promoting innovation and collaboration

  • Competitive total rewards and recognition programs


Equal Opportunity Statement

Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and compliance with global employment laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to assist employees or applicants in performing essential functions. Equivalent skills and experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.


Job Summary

The Medical Writer II contributes to the production of high-quality scientific and clinical documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance. The role supports publication planning, document management, and cross-functional collaboration for successful execution of global clinical trials and communication strategies.