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Senior Medical Writer (Abstracts, Manuscripts)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 7, 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

Senior Medical Writer – Abstracts & Manuscripts – Gurugram, Hybrid

Location: Gurugram, India (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 25104370
Updated: December 24, 2025

About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization committed to accelerating customer success. We convert clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights into measurable outcomes, addressing modern healthcare and market needs.

With over 29,000 employees across 110 countries, Syneos Health fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, ensuring employees thrive while contributing to meaningful impact in drug development and patient care.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Medical Writer to lead and support the preparation of high-quality scientific documents including journal manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and client presentations. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary technical contact for internal teams and clients, mentoring junior writers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering projects on-time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Writing & Project Management:

  • Lead and coordinate medical writing activities for assigned studies or regulatory projects.

  • Act as primary author and reviewer for clinical journal manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and client-facing presentations.

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

  • Identify and resolve issues arising during the writing process, escalating as appropriate.

  • Manage projects within allocated budgets, monitoring hours and progress, and communicating updates to leadership.

Collaboration & Mentorship:

  • Mentor and guide less experienced medical writers on complex projects.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Biostatistics, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs to ensure accuracy and compliance of deliverables.

  • Serve as a peer reviewer for internal document quality assurance.

Regulatory & Compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory, journal, and congress-specific guidelines, company SOPs, and approved templates.

  • Maintain awareness of evolving industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

  • Perform online literature searches to support document development.

Technical Skills & Tools:

  • Proficiency with figure-creation and data visualization tools such as GraphPad Prism and Adobe Illustrator.

  • Familiarity with publication planning software such as Datavision.

  • Strong command of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Complete administrative tasks, document submissions, and other assigned duties on time.

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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field.

  • Proven experience as a medical writer, preferably in clinical research, medical communications, or regulatory environments.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead medical writing projects and mentor junior writers.

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial data, regulatory standards, and publication guidelines.

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Syneos Health

  • Contribute to high-impact clinical and regulatory writing projects.

  • Mentor junior team members and enhance team expertise.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a global, innovative environment.

  • Work on cutting-edge therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.