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Senior Medical Writer (Abstracts, Manuscripts)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
6-8 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Updated: February 3, 2026
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Job ID: 25104370-OTHLOC-5206-2DH
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Medical Writing / Publications / Clinical Development


About Syneos Health®

Syneos Health® is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization focused on accelerating customer success. By combining clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise, Syneos Health delivers high-impact scientific and regulatory solutions that address evolving healthcare needs worldwide.

With a patient-centric Clinical Development model and a presence across more than 110 countries, Syneos Health is committed to simplifying processes, fostering collaboration, and advancing therapies that change lives.

Work Here Matters Everywhere.


Job Overview

The Senior Medical Writer (Abstracts & Manuscripts) plays a key leadership role in the development of high-quality scientific publications, including journal manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress-related materials. This role serves as a lead medical writer on assigned projects, ensuring scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery while mentoring junior writers and collaborating with cross-functional global teams.


Key Responsibilities

  • Act as lead medical writer for assigned publication and medical writing projects

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

  • Manage medical writing activities for individual studies with minimal supervision

  • Develop and review a range of scientific documents, including:

    • Peer-reviewed journal manuscripts

    • Scientific abstracts and congress posters

    • Client and internal scientific presentations

  • Coordinate medical writing deliverables across departments such as data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs

  • Review statistical analysis plans and table/figure/listing specifications for scientific accuracy, consistency, and clarity

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

  • Serve as a peer reviewer, providing critical review comments on draft and final documents

  • Ensure compliance with journal, congress, and regulatory guidelines, as well as company SOPs, client standards, and approved templates

  • Conduct targeted clinical literature searches to support scientific content development

  • Develop or support creation of scientific figures and data visualizations using tools such as GraphPad Prism and Adobe Illustrator

  • Utilize publication planning tools such as Datavision to support publication strategy and execution

  • Maintain awareness of current medical writing standards, publication ethics, and regulatory requirements

  • Monitor project timelines and budgets, working within allocated hours and communicating changes proactively

  • Complete required administrative and compliance-related tasks within defined timelines

  • Support additional medical writing initiatives as assigned

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


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline

  • Minimum 6–8 years of experience in medical writing, with a strong focus on scientific publications, abstracts, and manuscripts

  • Demonstrated experience serving as lead medical writer on clinical study or publication projects

  • Strong understanding of clinical research processes and publication standards

  • Proven expertise in interpreting and presenting clinical and statistical data

  • Familiarity with global publication guidelines, journal requirements, and ethical standards

  • Proficiency with medical writing and publication tools, including data visualization software

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Strong project management, organizational, and mentoring skills

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global cross-functional teams


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Career development and progression within a global medical writing organization

  • Exposure to high-impact clinical and regulatory publication projects

  • Collaborative, inclusive Total Self culture that values diversity and professional growth

  • Competitive compensation, recognition programs, and learning opportunities

Over the past five years, Syneos Health has supported:

  • 94% of all novel FDA-approved drugs

  • 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • More than 200 studies across 73,000 sites and over 675,000 clinical trial participants


Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs. Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to compliance with all applicable employment legislation and accessibility requirements, including reasonable accommodations.


Job Family Summary – Medical Writing

Senior Medical Writers provide scientific leadership on clinical and regulatory projects, serving as primary technical contacts for internal stakeholders and clients. They write, edit, and coordinate complex scientific content while ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with global regulatory and publication standards.