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Senior Medical Writer (Abstracts, Manuscripts)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
6-10 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 9, 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

Company: Syneos Health
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 6–10 Years
Job ID: 25104370
Last Updated: December 24, 2025


Job Overview

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Writer (Abstracts and Manuscripts) to support high-impact clinical research and publication activities. This role involves leading complex medical writing projects, mentoring junior writers, and delivering high-quality scientific documents in compliance with global regulatory and journal standards.

The position is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in clinical publications, manuscript development, abstracts, posters, and scientific communication within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical environment.


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health is a leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization with operations in over 110 countries and a workforce of 29,000+ professionals. The company has supported 94% of FDA-approved novel drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products in the last five years, delivering excellence across clinical development, medical affairs, and commercialization.

At Syneos Health, patient-centricity, innovation, and collaboration drive every project.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage medical writing activities for assigned clinical studies and publication projects with minimal supervision

  • Act as the primary medical writing lead and technical point of contact for internal teams and clients

  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level medical writers on complex writing assignments

  • Develop, review, and finalize scientific documents including:

    • Clinical journal manuscripts

    • Conference abstracts and posters

    • Scientific presentations and client deliverables

  • Review statistical analysis plans (SAPs), tables, figures, and listings (TFLs) for scientific accuracy, consistency, and clarity

  • Ensure compliance with journal guidelines, congress requirements, SOPs, client standards, and approved templates

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs teams

  • Serve as a peer reviewer, providing scientific and editorial feedback on draft and final documents

  • Conduct online clinical literature searches and reference management

  • Develop high-quality scientific figures using tools such as GraphPad Prism and Adobe Illustrator

  • Support publication planning using software such as Datavision

  • Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource utilization, escalating issues when required

  • Stay current with evolving regulatory guidelines and industry best practices in medical writing

  • Complete administrative and compliance-related tasks within defined timelines

  • Minimal travel may be required (less than 25%)


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline

  • 6–10 years of professional experience in medical writing, clinical publications, or regulatory documentation

  • Proven experience writing and leading abstracts, manuscripts, and scientific publications

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial design, biostatistics, and regulatory requirements

  • Experience working in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical organization

  • Excellent written English, scientific communication, and stakeholder management skills

  • Familiarity with global publication standards (ICMJE, GPP, CONSORT) preferred


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Career development and structured progression opportunities

  • Supportive leadership and continuous learning culture

  • Global exposure to high-impact clinical research projects

  • Inclusive and diverse work environment with a strong focus on employee well-being

  • Competitive compensation and total rewards program


Equal Opportunity Statement

Syneos Health is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. The company encourages applications from candidates with transferable skills and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.