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Senior Medical Writer(Medical Communication Writing )

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5-8 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 4, 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 – Medical Communication Writing

Updated: Yesterday
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job ID: 25104933
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 transforms scientific and medical insights into meaningful outcomes. With over 29,000 employees across 110 countries, the organization plays a critical role in advancing innovative therapies worldwide.


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Structured career development and progression opportunities

  • Supportive and engaged leadership with continuous technical training

  • Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work culture

  • Exposure to global medical communication and publication programs

  • Opportunity to contribute to high-impact scientific and medical initiatives


Role Overview

The Senior Medical Writer – Medical Communication Writing is responsible for leading the development of high-quality medical communication deliverables for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. This role requires strong expertise in scientific writing, literature evaluation, publication standards, and medical communication strategy. The position also involves project leadership, peer review, and mentoring junior medical writers.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Communication Writing

  • Conduct comprehensive literature searches using PubMed and other client-subscribed scientific databases; critically evaluate references for relevance, accuracy, and scientific credibility.

  • Develop, review, and maintain a wide range of medical communication deliverables, including slide decks, scientific posters, infographics, newsletters, and related materials, in alignment with client templates, branding, and quality standards.

  • Serve as the lead medical writer for assigned projects, managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.

  • Coordinate medical writing activities across functions and departments with minimal supervision.

  • Identify, resolve, or escalate scientific and content-related issues arising during the writing process.

  • Act as a peer reviewer, providing detailed feedback on draft and final documents to ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance.

  • Ensure adherence to journal, congress, and publication-specific guidelines, as well as internal SOPs, client standards, and approved templates.

  • Review medical communication assets for scientific accuracy, data integrity, referencing quality, appropriate style, and correct branding.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current industry trends, publication practices, and regulatory requirements impacting medical communications.

Tools, Collaboration, and Leadership

  • Utilize figure creation and data visualization tools such as GraphPad Prism and Adobe Illustrator to develop high-quality scientific graphics.

  • Demonstrate familiarity with publication planning and approval platforms, including Datavision, PubConnect, and Veeva Vault PromoMats.

  • Mentor and guide junior medical writers on complex projects, supporting skill development and quality improvement.

  • Monitor project budgets and timelines, working within allocated hours and proactively communicating changes to leadership.

  • Complete required administrative and compliance-related tasks within defined timelines.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned; minimal travel may be required (less than 25%).


Required Experience and Qualifications

  • Education: Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline preferred.

  • Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of experience in medical writing or medical communications within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or healthcare communications environment.

  • Demonstrated expertise in medical communication deliverables and publication-focused content.

  • Strong understanding of journal and congress guidelines, publication ethics, and scientific referencing standards.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong attention to detail.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, global environment.


Syneos Health Impact

Over the past five years, Syneos Health has contributed to:

  • 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 participants


Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive. Syneos Health reserves the right to modify responsibilities as needed. Equivalent combinations of education, skills, and experience will be considered. The company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment and accessibility regulations.


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Advance your career in medical communication writing and contribute to globally impactful scientific initiatives.