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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 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

Senior Medical Writer – Abstracts & Manuscripts (Remote)

Location: India – Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 25104370
Updated: December 24, 2025

About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success. We transform clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights into actionable outcomes that meet modern healthcare and market demands.

With a presence in 110 countries and over 29,000 employees, Syneos Health provides a collaborative and innovative environment that empowers employees to deliver meaningful impact in clinical development, patient care, and regulatory excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Medical Writer to lead the creation of high-quality scientific documents including journal manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and client presentations. The role involves mentoring junior writers, coordinating cross-functional inputs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering projects efficiently, on-time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Writing & Project Leadership:

  • Lead and manage medical writing projects for assigned studies or regulatory submissions.

  • Author, review, and finalize clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and internal/external presentations.

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

  • Identify and resolve writing-related issues, escalating where necessary.

  • Ensure projects meet quality standards, deadlines, and budget expectations.

Collaboration & Mentorship:

  • Mentor and guide junior medical writers on complex projects.

  • Work closely with Biostatistics, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of deliverables.

  • Serve as a peer reviewer, providing constructive feedback to team members.

Regulatory & Compliance:

  • Adhere to journal, congress, regulatory, and internal company guidelines.

  • Ensure compliance with company SOPs, templates, and client-specific standards.

  • Conduct literature searches to support evidence-based writing.

Technical Skills & Tools:

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

  • Familiarity with publication planning software, e.g., Datavision.

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

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Maintain awareness of project budgets and communicate deviations.

  • Complete administrative and documentation tasks within specified timeframes.

  • Minimal travel required (<25%).

Required Qualifications

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

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

  • Ability to lead projects and mentor junior writers.

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial data, regulatory requirements, 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 global clinical and regulatory projects with real-world impact.

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

  • Access continuous career development, mentorship, and technical training.

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