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Senior Medical Writer

Syneos Health
3-5 years
Not Disclosed
Remote, India, India
10 May 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Medical Writer

Company: Syneos Health
Location: IND – Remote
Job ID: 25108453
Experience Level: 3–5 years
Updated On: May 8, 2026


Company Overview

Syneos Health is a global life sciences services organization that supports drug development and commercialization across the full clinical and regulatory lifecycle. It works with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver clinical, regulatory, and medical communication solutions.


Role Summary

The Senior Medical Writer is responsible for:

  • Leading preparation of clinical and regulatory medical writing deliverables

  • Ensuring scientific accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance

  • Managing medical writing activities across clinical studies

  • Coordinating cross-functional input and client communication


Key Responsibilities

1. Medical Writing Deliverables

  • Develop and finalize high-quality documents, including:

    • Clinical Study Protocols and Amendments

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

    • Investigator Brochures

    • Informed Consent Forms

    • Patient Narratives

    • Regulatory submission documents (IND, NDA, eCTD)

    • Safety reports (e.g., PSURs)

    • Publications (manuscripts, abstracts, posters)

  • Ensure clarity, accuracy, and scientific consistency


2. Regulatory Compliance

  • Follow ICH guidelines (e.g., ICH E3)

  • Adhere to FDA, EMA, and global regulatory standards

  • Ensure compliance with company SOPs, templates, and formatting standards


3. Review & Quality Control

  • Coordinate editorial and quality reviews

  • Review statistical outputs (SAPs, TLF specifications)

  • Ensure consistency in grammar, formatting, and scientific content

  • Serve as peer reviewer for internal documents


4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with:

    • Biostatistics teams

    • Data management teams

    • Regulatory affairs teams

    • Medical affairs teams

  • Incorporate feedback into final deliverables

  • Manage client interactions and resolve comments


5. Project & Document Management

  • Manage medical writing deliverables across studies

  • Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery

  • Track document progress and resolve issues proactively

  • Maintain source documentation and literature references


6. Literature & Scientific Research

  • Conduct systematic literature searches

  • Summarize scientific data from multiple sources

  • Ensure compliance with copyright and publication ethics


7. Mentoring & Leadership

  • Mentor junior medical writers

  • Provide training and technical guidance

  • Support process improvements and internal documentation development


8. Budget & Timeline Management

  • Work within allocated project budgets

  • Track writing hours and project progress

  • Communicate status updates to leadership


Required Skills & Experience

  • 3–5 years of medical/scientific writing experience

  • Experience in biopharmaceutical, CRO, or device industry

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • FDA regulations

    • ICH guidelines

    • Good publication practices

  • Strong English writing and communication skills

  • Familiarity with AMA Manual of Style

  • Experience writing regulatory and clinical documents


Preferred Competencies

  • Experience with global clinical trials and submissions

  • Strong scientific interpretation skills

  • Ability to manage multiple writing projects

  • Exposure to regulatory agency interactions

  • Leadership or mentoring experience


Work Environment

  • Remote (India-based)

  • Global clinical and regulatory communication teams

  • High-volume regulatory writing environment

  • Close collaboration with cross-functional scientific teams


Role Impact

  • Ensures high-quality regulatory submissions and clinical documentation

  • Supports approvals of new therapies through accurate documentation

  • Bridges scientific data with regulatory requirements

  • Improves clarity and consistency in global clinical communication


Career Progression

This role can lead to:

  • Senior / Principal Medical Writer

  • Regulatory Writing Lead

  • Medical Communications Manager

  • Clinical Development Documentation Lead