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Senior Medical Writer(Medical Communication Writing )

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
6-8 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 – Medical Communication Writing

Updated: February 3, 2026
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Job ID: 25104933-OTHLOC-5206-2DH
Employment Type: Full-Time


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success. By integrating clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise, Syneos Health delivers innovative, patient-centered solutions that address today’s complex healthcare challenges.

With more than 29,000 professionals across 110 countries, Syneos Health is driven by a shared mission to shorten the distance from lab to life through scientific excellence, collaboration, and operational agility.


Role Overview

The Senior Medical Writer – Medical Communication Writing is responsible for developing high-quality scientific and medical communication deliverables in support of publications, congresses, and medical affairs activities. This role serves as a subject matter expert and project lead, providing scientific leadership, mentoring junior writers, and acting as a primary technical contact for internal stakeholders and clients.

This position is well-suited for experienced medical writers with strong expertise in literature analysis, data interpretation, publication standards, and medical communication strategy.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Communication & Content Development

  • Conduct comprehensive clinical and scientific literature searches using PubMed and other subscription-based databases.

  • Critically evaluate, validate, and synthesize scientific references for accuracy, relevance, and compliance.

  • Develop, review, and update medical communication materials, including slide decks, scientific posters, infographics, newsletters, and other scientific assets.

  • Ensure all deliverables adhere to client templates, journal or congress guidelines, branding standards, and internal SOPs.

Project Leadership & Collaboration

  • Act as lead medical writer on assigned projects, managing timelines, deliverables, and quality with minimal supervision.

  • Coordinate medical writing activities across cross-functional teams and departments.

  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level medical writers on complex assignments.

  • Identify risks, issues, and process gaps during content development and proactively propose solutions or escalations.

Review & Quality Assurance

  • Serve as a peer reviewer, providing scientific, editorial, and compliance-focused feedback on draft and final documents.

  • Review deliverables for scientific accuracy, data integrity, referencing quality, appropriate tone, and consistency.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global publication standards, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices.

Tools, Systems & Compliance

  • Utilize publication planning and content management tools such as Datavision, PubConnect, and Veeva Vault Promomats.

  • Apply familiarity with data visualization and figure development tools, including GraphPad Prism and Adobe Illustrator, to support high-quality scientific graphics.

  • Ensure compliance with company SOPs, client standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the writing lifecycle.

Operational Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned projects within approved budgets and timelines, communicating any changes to leadership proactively.

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

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


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline (PhD, MD, PharmD, M.Pharm, MSc preferred)

Experience

  • Minimum 6–8 years of experience in medical writing or medical communications

  • Proven experience in publication writing, congress materials, and medical affairs deliverables

  • Prior experience working with global clients, CROs, or pharmaceutical companies preferred

Technical & Professional Skills

  • Strong expertise in clinical literature analysis and scientific storytelling

  • In-depth knowledge of journal and congress publication standards

  • Proficiency in medical communication tools, publication planning systems, and MS Office

  • Excellent command of written English with strong editing and review capabilities

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders effectively

Soft Skills

  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills

  • High attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, matrixed environment


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Global exposure across high-impact medical communication projects

  • Structured career development and leadership opportunities

  • Inclusive, people-first culture with strong learning support

  • Opportunity to contribute to therapies impacting patients worldwide

Over the past five years, Syneos Health has supported:

  • 94% of all novel FDA-approved drugs

  • 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • 200+ studies across 73,000 sites and more than 675,000 trial participants


Additional Information

The responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs. Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable employment, diversity, and accessibility regulations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.


Apply now to advance your career as a Senior Medical Writer within a globally recognized biopharmaceutical organization.