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Senior Medical Writer(Scientific Writer & Quality Check)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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 & Quality Control

Location: Gurugram, India (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 25104933

About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, committed to accelerating clinical development, regulatory success, and commercial outcomes. With a presence in 110 countries and a team of over 29,000 professionals, we deliver innovative solutions in clinical, medical affairs, and scientific communication to advance therapies and improve patient outcomes.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment, enabling employees to excel in scientific communication, clinical research, and regulatory support.

Position Overview

The Senior Medical Writer will serve as a key contributor and mentor in clinical study, regulatory, and publication projects. This role involves writing, editing, and quality-checking scientific and medical content, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to global standards. The ideal candidate combines scientific expertise, regulatory knowledge, and editorial excellence to produce high-quality deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex medical writing projects, providing guidance to junior writers and coordinating deliverables across departments.

  • Develop and edit scientific content including clinical study reports, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and regulatory documents.

  • Conduct literature searches, data analysis, and review of statistical outputs to support high-quality documentation.

  • Review statistical analysis plans, table/figure/listing specifications, ensuring scientific accuracy, formatting consistency, and adherence to regulatory standards.

  • Maintain compliance with FDA, ICH, and journal/congress guidelines, company SOPs, client standards, and approved templates.

  • Collaborate with clinical teams, biostatisticians, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs to ensure deliverables meet project objectives.

  • Prepare high-quality scientific figures and graphics using tools such as GraphPad Prism and Adobe Illustrator.

  • Utilize publication planning platforms (e.g., Datavision, PubConnect, Veeva Vault Promomats) to manage content lifecycle.

  • Review deliverables for accuracy, scientific integrity, and consistency, ensuring alignment with client expectations.

  • Manage project timelines, budget allocations, and administrative tasks with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field; advanced degrees preferred.

  • 5+ years of medical writing experience in clinical, regulatory, or publication environments.

  • Strong knowledge of scientific communication, clinical research principles, and regulatory guidelines (FDA, ICH, AMA style).

  • Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within global cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience mentoring or supervising junior medical writers.

  • Familiarity with publication planning software and figure-creation tools.

  • Exposure to regulatory submission processes and scientific communications strategy.

Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and editorial skills with a focus on high-quality deliverables.

  • Proactive problem-solving and project management abilities.

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

  • Commitment to scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Syneos Health

  • Work on high-impact clinical, regulatory, and publication projects for global pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional, international teams to drive innovation in scientific communication.

  • Gain exposure to cutting-edge clinical research and medical writing tools in a flexible hybrid environment.

  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture that values expertise and professional development.

Apply Now to join Syneos Health as a Senior Medical Writer – Scientific Writing & Quality Control and contribute to global clinical and regulatory success.