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Senior Medical Writer (Scientific Writing +Veeva)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
3-5 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 – Scientific Writing & Veeva

Updated: February 3, 2026
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Job ID: 25104930-OTHLOC-5206-2DH
Employment Type: Full-Time | Functional Service Provider (FSP)


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, focused on accelerating the development and delivery of innovative therapies. By combining expertise in clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial strategy, Syneos Health transforms scientific insights into actionable outcomes to address modern market challenges.

With 29,000 employees across 110 countries, we deliver patient-focused solutions that improve outcomes globally.


Role Overview

The Senior Medical Writer – Scientific Writing & Veeva will lead and coordinate medical writing projects across clinical, regulatory, and scientific communication initiatives. This role is ideal for professionals with 3–5 years of experience in medical writing, with hands-on experience in scientific publication development and VeevaVault Promomats.

The position requires advanced writing skills, scientific expertise, and the ability to manage complex deliverables while ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.


Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Mentorship

  • Lead medical writing projects, coordinating deliverables across teams with minimal supervision.

  • Mentor and guide junior medical writers on complex assignments, ensuring scientific accuracy and consistency.

  • Act as primary technical contact with internal teams and clients for assigned projects.

Scientific Writing & Content Development

  • Develop, review, and maintain a variety of documents including:

    • Clinical journal manuscripts and abstracts

    • Scientific posters and oral presentations

    • Infographics, newsletters, and other medical communication materials

  • Conduct literature searches using PubMed and other scientific databases to support evidence-based content.

  • Review statistical analysis plans, tables, figures, and listings for content accuracy, format, and consistency.

  • Ensure proper referencing, branding, and adherence to journal or congress-specific guidelines.

Veeva & Publication Tools

  • Utilize VeevaVault Promomats, Datavision, and other publication planning tools to manage document workflow.

  • Apply expertise in figure-creation and data visualization software (e.g., GraphPad Prism, Adobe Illustrator) to develop high-quality scientific figures.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Adhere to company SOPs, client standards, and regulatory requirements.

  • Review internal documents as peer reviewer, ensuring scientific content, clarity, and compliance with style guides.

  • Maintain awareness of project budgets and timelines, communicating updates to leadership.

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Biostatistics, Data Management, and Clinical Operations teams to ensure timely delivery of writing deliverables.

  • Identify and propose solutions for issues or questions arising during writing projects; escalate as needed.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related scientific discipline

Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years of medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry

  • Hands-on experience with scientific writing, clinical publications, and VeevaVault Promomats

  • Familiarity with regulatory, clinical, and publication standards (ICH, GCP, journal/congress guidelines)

Skills & Competencies

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Ability to mentor junior writers and collaborate effectively across global teams


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact global clinical and scientific communication programs

  • Collaborate with industry-leading experts in clinical development and medical affairs

  • Access to professional development, therapeutic area training, and career progression

  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and innovative organization committed to improving patient outcomes


Additional Information

  • Minimal travel required (<25%)

  • Tasks and responsibilities may evolve based on project requirements

  • Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local and international employment regulations


Job Summary

The Senior Medical Writer – Scientific Writing & Veeva leads and coordinates clinical, regulatory, and publication projects. This role develops, edits, and manages high-quality scientific content, ensuring compliance with industry standards, while mentoring junior writers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support global clinical development initiatives.