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Principal Medical Writer

3-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Oct. 2, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote 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

🧠 Job Title: Principal Medical Writer

πŸ“… Updated: September 25, 2025
πŸ“ Location: USA-IA-Remote
πŸ†” Job ID: 25100455
🏒 Company: Syneos Health®


🌍 About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization that partners with clients to accelerate success. The company combines clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights to address modern market realities.

With 29,000 employees across 110 countries, Syneos Health’s mission is to bring patients and customers to the center of everything they do — streamlining processes and driving innovation.

πŸ’‘ Work Here Matters Everywhere.


πŸ’Ž Why Work at Syneos Health

  • πŸš€ Career growth through structured development & progression

  • πŸ’¬ Engaged line management & supportive team culture

  • πŸŽ“ Technical and therapeutic area training

  • πŸ† Peer recognition & total rewards program

  • 🌈 Total Self Culture – authenticity, inclusion & belonging

  • 🌍 Diverse perspectives = better outcomes for employees and clients


🧾 Job Responsibilities

As a Principal Medical Writer, you will:

πŸ–‹οΈ Medical Writing Leadership

  • Lead the clear and accurate completion of all medical writing deliverables

  • Ensure scientific clarity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance

  • Manage writing activities for individual studies with minimal supervision

πŸ“„ Document Development

  • Prepare and review key regulatory and scientific documents, including:

    • Clinical Study Protocols & Amendments

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

    • Investigator Brochures (IBs)

    • Informed Consents (ICFs)

    • Patient Narratives

    • Annual Reports

    • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)

    • Clinical Development Plans

    • IND Submissions

    • NDA/eCTD Submissions

    • Plain Language Summaries

    • Manuscripts, Abstracts, Posters, & Presentations

πŸ“˜ Compliance & Quality

  • Adhere to ICH E3, FDA, and company SOPs and templates

  • Conduct quality & editorial reviews

  • Perform peer reviews to ensure consistency, clarity, and format accuracy

  • Conduct clinical literature searches and ensure copyright compliance

πŸ‘₯ Collaboration & Mentorship

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams:

    • Data Management

    • Biostatistics

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Medical Affairs

  • Mentor and guide junior medical writers

  • Provide technical support, training, and consultation

πŸ’‘ Additional Duties

  • Review statistical analysis plans and TFL specifications

  • Develop deep expertise in regulatory and industry requirements

  • Work within budget specifications and timelines


πŸŽ“ Qualifications

  • πŸŽ“ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Master’s/PhD preferred)

  • 🧠 3–5 years of relevant experience in medical/scientific/technical writing

  • πŸ’Ό Experience in biopharma, device, or CRO industry required

  • πŸ“˜ Strong knowledge of FDA, ICH, and good publication practices

  • ✍️ Expertise in AMA Manual of Style and English grammar


🧰 Required Skills

  • πŸ” Exceptional proofreading & presentation skills

  • 🀝 Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills

  • πŸ—‚οΈ Excellent time and project management abilities

  • πŸ’» Proficiency in MS Office Suite

  • πŸ’¬ Strong understanding of medical terminology & clinical research principles


πŸ“ˆ Key Impact Areas

  • Lead and deliver high-quality medical writing outputs

  • Ensure regulatory compliance and scientific integrity

  • Coordinate across teams to meet project goals

  • Act as a peer reviewer and mentor for team members

  • Develop industry-specific expertise and maintain best practices


🧩 Core Focus Areas

  • βœ… Clear and accurate medical writing deliverables

  • βœ… Departmental coordination

  • βœ… Adherence to ICH and client standards

  • βœ… Quality control and peer review

  • βœ… Collaboration with cross-functional teams

  • βœ… Mentorship and knowledge sharing

  • βœ… Literature review and compliance

  • βœ… On-time, within-budget delivery


🌐 About the Company

  • πŸ’Š Worked with 94% of Novel FDA Approved Drugs (last 5 years)

  • 🧬 Supported 95% of EMA Authorized Products

  • 🧩 Completed 200+ Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial Patients

πŸ”— Website: www.syneoshealth.com


πŸ“‹ Additional Information

  • Tasks and duties are not exhaustive and may evolve

  • Equivalent experience or education may substitute requirements

  • Compliant with ADA and committed to reasonable accommodations

  • Committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity


🧭 Summary (P22 Level Overview)

P22-level Medical Writers are responsible for:

  • Writing and editing clinical & regulatory documents

  • Conducting literature reviews & data analysis

  • Preparing submission documents and scientific communications

  • Engaging with regulatory agencies through briefing books & responses

  • Managing entire projects with autonomy

They ensure scientific clarity, regulatory accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring others and driving operational excellence.


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