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Sr Medical Editor

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 July 3, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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 Editor – Clinical & Regulatory Editing (Pune)

Job Summary

Syneos Health is hiring an experienced Senior Medical Editor to support the development and quality review of clinical and regulatory documents. This Pune-based role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience in medical editing, copyediting, and publishing, particularly in pharmaceutical or healthcare communication settings. The ideal candidate will be fluent in AMA style, FDA/EU guidelines, and regulatory standards for clinical trial documentation.

This is a high-impact position focused on quality assurance and editorial precision across global clinical and regulatory projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform copyediting of clinical and regulatory documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to AMA or client-specific styles.

  • Conduct thorough data integrity reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency of clinical data.

  • Oversee the editorial process on clinical study reports (CSRs), protocols, investigator brochures, and annual reports.

  • Advise writers and teams on editorial standards, data quality, and regulatory formatting compliance.

  • Manage timelines and ensure on-time delivery of edited documents.

  • Mentor junior editorial staff and contribute to editorial SOP and checklist improvements.

  • Support publishing and submission readiness for global regulatory authorities.

  • Stay updated on FDA, EMA, ICH, and ISO regulations relevant to clinical documentation.

  • Use tools like Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and ISIToolbox for editing and markup.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, English, or Journalism.

  • Minimum 5+ years of medical editing or regulatory publishing experience.

  • Strong expertise in AMA Manual of Style and editing best practices.

  • Experience with Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; ISIToolbox preferred.

  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to handle multiple projects independently.

  • Knowledge of clinical research workflows and regulatory document types.

  • Familiarity with FDA, EU, and ICH-GCP standards for medical documents.


Perks & Benefits

  • Be part of a global biopharma leader working on cutting-edge therapies.

  • Access to continuous professional development and certification support.

  • Join an inclusive culture promoting authenticity, diversity, and growth.

  • Work with global clients and world-class clinical teams.

  • Recognition programs and performance-linked incentives.


Company Description

Syneos Health® is a top global provider of fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions, supporting over 94% of novel FDA drug approvals in recent years. With over 29,000 professionals across 110+ countries, Syneos merges clinical development and commercialization to accelerate patient access to life-changing therapies.


Work Mode

On-site – Pune, India


Call to Action

If you’re a detail-driven professional with a passion for editorial excellence in clinical and regulatory medical writing, this is your chance to make a global impact.
Apply today to join Syneos Health as a Senior Medical Editor.

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