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Senior Medical Writer (Csr, Ib, Protocol Drafting)

3-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 10, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote 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

Job Title

Senior Medical Writer (CSR, IB, Protocol Drafting)


About Syneos Health®

Syneos Health® is a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization committed to accelerating customer success. With a focus on placing customers and patients at the center, we simplify and streamline processes to deliver impactful outcomes.

  • Global Presence: 29,000 employees across 110 countries

  • Track Record: Collaborated on 94% of FDA-approved novel drugs in the past 5 years, 95% of EMA-authorized products, and over 200 studies across 73,000 sites and 675,000+ trial patients.

  • Culture: Guided by our Total Self culture, fostering authenticity, inclusivity, and belonging.

Tagline: Work Here Matters Everywhere


Why Join Us

  • Career development and progression opportunities

  • Supportive and engaged leadership

  • Technical and therapeutic area training

  • Peer recognition and rewards programs

  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the clear, accurate, and timely completion of medical writing deliverables.

  • Manage medical writing activities for individual studies with minimal supervision.

  • Draft and finalize diverse regulatory and scientific documents, including:

    • Clinical study protocols, amendments, reports, patient narratives

    • Annual reports, investigator brochures, informed consents, plain language summaries

    • Periodic safety update reports, clinical development plans, IND submissions

    • Integrated summary reports, NDA/eCTD submissions, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.

  • Adhere to ICH E3, FDA, and other regulatory guidelines, company SOPs, client standards, and style guides.

  • Coordinate and conduct quality and editorial reviews; ensure accurate source documentation management.

  • Peer-review documents to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and format compliance.

  • Review statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and outputs, providing feedback to ensure alignment with document needs.

  • Collaborate effectively with clients, data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs teams.

  • Conduct clinical literature searches and ensure copyright compliance.

  • Identify and propose solutions for issues; provide training and technical support as needed.

  • Mentor junior medical writers on complex projects.

  • Develop deep expertise in therapeutic areas and regulatory requirements.

  • Work within assigned project budgets.


Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Master’s/PhD preferred).

  • Experience:

    • 3–5 years in science, technical, or medical writing.

    • Experience in biopharmaceutical, device, or CRO industry required.

    • Proven experience with regulatory and scientific document types.

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Strong understanding of FDA/ICH regulations and good publication practices.

    • Excellent command of English grammar; proficiency with AMA Manual of Style.

    • Strong medical terminology knowledge and ability to interpret/present clinical data.

    • Proficiency in MS Office.

    • Excellent presentation, proofreading, time management, and collaboration skills.


Core Competencies & Focus Areas

  • Leading completion of medical writing deliverables

  • Managing and coordinating study-related writing activities

  • Adhering to regulatory standards and SOPs

  • Reviewing and editing statistical documents and outputs

  • Mentoring junior staff and sharing expertise

  • Building strong cross-functional and client relationships

  • Ensuring quality, clarity, and compliance in all deliverables


Additional Information

  • Responsibilities listed are not exhaustive; additional tasks may be assigned.

  • Equivalent skills, experience, or education may be considered.

  • The company complies with all relevant employment and equality legislation (e.g., ADA, EU Equality Directive).

  • This description does not constitute an employment contract.


How to Apply

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