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Medical Writer Ii (Scientific Writer +Veeva Vault)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
2-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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 (Scientific Writer + Veeva Vault) – Gurugram, India (Hybrid)

Company: Syneos Health
Location: Gurugram, India (Hybrid Work Model)
Job ID: 25104730
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 hybrid team in Gurugram, India. This role is responsible for authoring, editing, and managing high-quality scientific documents using Veeva Vault and PubConnect, supporting clinical studies, regulatory submissions, and publication projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong scientific knowledge, excellent medical writing skills, and experience in publication planning software. You will work across global cross-functional teams to deliver manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations with accuracy, clarity, and compliance with regulatory standards.


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization with 29,000 employees across 110 countries. The company has supported 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products over the past five years.

Our culture emphasizes inclusion, diversity, and career development, enabling employees to contribute to meaningful clinical outcomes while growing professionally.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a medical writer on clinical, regulatory, and publication project teams.

  • Author, edit, and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations with scientific accuracy and adherence to congress/journal guidelines.

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

  • Mentor junior medical writers and provide guidance to ensure high-quality deliverables.

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

  • Collaborate with Biostatistics, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs teams to produce high-quality scientific documents.

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

  • Conduct literature searches to support scientific content development.

  • Monitor project budgets and timelines, ensuring deliverables are on schedule and within allocated resources.

  • Maintain professional development to keep pace with evolving regulatory guidance and medical writing standards.

  • 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.

  • Proficiency in Veeva Vault, PubConnect, Datavision, or similar publication planning tools.

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

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional global teams.


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Hybrid work model with flexible schedules

  • Exposure to global clinical development and publication projects

  • Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and continuous learning

  • Inclusive and diverse culture fostering collaboration and innovation

  • 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.