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Senior Medical Writer (Publication Writing)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
3-5 years
Not Disclosed
Pune, India
10 Feb. 12, 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 – Publication Writing

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job ID: 25104931
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 3–5 years in medical or scientific writing, preferably in biopharmaceutical, device, or CRO settings

ThePharmaDaily.com presents a career opportunity for an experienced Senior Medical Writer with expertise in publication writing. This role is ideal for professionals with strong knowledge of FDA, ICH, and global regulatory guidelines, who can lead high-quality medical writing projects and publication deliverables across clinical studies.

About the Role

The Senior Medical Writer is responsible for creating, reviewing, and delivering scientific content that is clear, accurate, and aligned with regulatory and client requirements. This role involves managing medical writing activities for multiple studies, mentoring junior writers, and coordinating cross-functional collaboration with teams in data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Writing & Publication Deliverables

  • Author and review a variety of documents, including:

    • Clinical Study Protocols and amendments

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

    • Patient Narratives and Investigator Brochures

    • Annual Reports and Development Safety Update Reports

    • Informed Consent Forms, Plain Language Summaries

    • IND, NDA, eCTD submissions, Integrated Summary Reports

    • Journal manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations

  • Conduct systematic literature searches and ensure compliance with copyright regulations

  • Analyze statistical outputs and review SAPs and TFLs for accuracy, grammar, and consistency

  • Coordinate peer and editorial reviews and manage source documentation

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Standards

  • Ensure adherence to ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, Good Publication Practices, and company SOPs

  • Maintain accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all written materials

  • Identify and propose solutions for project issues, escalating as necessary

Team Leadership & Mentorship

  • Mentor junior writers and provide guidance on complex projects

  • Contribute to training and process improvement initiatives

  • Provide peer review support for internal teams to maintain high-quality deliverables

Client & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Build strong working relationships with clients and internal teams

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

  • Communicate project timelines, status, and updates effectively

Project Management

  • Work within project budgets and timelines

  • Track project progress and report status to leadership

  • Manage multiple writing assignments while meeting deadlines

Qualifications & Skills

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

  • 3–5 years of experience in scientific, technical, or medical writing in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments

  • Strong understanding of FDA, ICH, and global regulatory guidelines

  • Extensive experience with publication writing and medical communications

  • Excellent command of English grammar and professional writing style

  • Familiarity with AMA Manual of Style preferred

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Work Environment

  • Office-based in Pune, with minimal travel (<25%) as required

  • Collaborative team-oriented environment with opportunities for professional development

Why This Role is Strategic

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to global clinical and regulatory documentation while leading publication projects that directly support the success of clinical trials and medical communications. The role combines scientific expertise, regulatory knowledge, and publication strategy to impact the delivery of high-quality, first-time-right medical writing outputs.

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