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Senior Medical Writer (Csr, Ib, Protocol Drafting)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5-7 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 (CSR, IB & Protocol Development)

Updated: February 3, 2026
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Job ID: 25100336-OTHLOC-5206-2DH
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success. By combining clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise, Syneos Health delivers innovative solutions that address today’s complex healthcare and regulatory challenges.

With a patient-centric Clinical Development model, the organization continuously streamlines processes to improve efficiency, collaboration, and outcomes. Operating across more than 110 countries with over 29,000 professionals, Syneos Health is united by a shared purpose: advancing therapies that change lives.


Role Overview

The Senior Medical Writer (CSR, IB, Protocol Drafting) plays a critical role in the development and delivery of high-quality clinical and regulatory documents. This position requires strong scientific expertise, in-depth regulatory knowledge, and the ability to independently manage complex writing deliverables across multiple studies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role is ideal for experienced medical writers seeking to contribute to global clinical development programs within a highly regulated biopharmaceutical environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the accurate, clear, and timely development of medical writing deliverables across clinical studies

  • Independently manage medical writing activities for assigned projects, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders

  • Author, review, and finalize a wide range of documents, including:

    • Clinical Study Protocols and Amendments

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

    • Investigator Brochures (IB)

    • Patient Narratives and Informed Consent Forms

    • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSUR)

    • Clinical Development Plans and IND submissions

    • Integrated Summary Reports, NDA and eCTD submissions

    • Journal manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including ICH E3, FDA, EMA guidelines, company SOPs, and approved templates

  • Coordinate editorial, quality control, and peer review processes

  • Review statistical analysis plans and TFLs to ensure consistency, clarity, and scientific accuracy

  • Collaborate closely with biostatistics, data management, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs teams

  • Conduct clinical literature searches in compliance with copyright and publication standards

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level medical writers

  • Identify risks, propose solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives

  • Manage assigned projects within agreed timelines and budget parameters


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related discipline; Master’s or PhD preferred

  • Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in medical writing within a biopharmaceutical company, CRO, or medical communications agency

  • Proven experience authoring CSRs, Investigator Brochures, and clinical study protocols

  • Strong working knowledge of FDA, ICH, EMA regulations and Good Publication Practices

  • Advanced proficiency in English grammar and scientific writing; strong familiarity with the AMA Manual of Style

  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, eCTD) is highly desirable


Essential Skills

  • Excellent scientific writing, editing, and proofreading capabilities

  • Strong project management and organizational skills

  • Ability to interpret and present complex clinical and statistical data clearly

  • High proficiency in MS Office applications

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Exposure to global clinical programs supporting FDA- and EMA-approved products

  • Structured career development, technical training, and leadership support

  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture focused on professional growth

  • Opportunity to contribute to studies impacting hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide

Over the past five years, Syneos Health has supported:

  • 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs

  • 95% of EMA Authorized Products

  • More than 200 clinical studies across 73,000 sites and 675,000+ trial patients


Additional Information

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs. Equivalent combinations of education, skills, and experience will be considered. This job description does not constitute an employment contract. Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.


Apply now to advance your medical writing career with a global biopharmaceutical leader.
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