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Sr. Medical Writer (Regulatory)

6-8 years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 17, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote 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 – Regulatory

Updated: December 15, 2025
Location: United States – Indiana (Remote)
Job ID: 25104251
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Function: Regulatory Medical Writing / Clinical Development
Career Level: Senior Individual Contributor


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health is a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success. By combining clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise, Syneos Health delivers innovative, data-driven solutions that address modern global healthcare challenges.

With more than 29,000 professionals across 110 countries, Syneos Health operates a patient-centric Clinical Development model focused on scientific rigor, operational efficiency, and regulatory excellence throughout the drug development lifecycle.


Role Overview

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Writer – Regulatory to lead the development of high-quality regulatory and clinical documents across global drug development programs. This role requires deep expertise in regulatory guidelines, strong scientific writing capabilities, and the ability to independently manage complex medical writing deliverables while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

The position offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to submissions supporting FDA, EMA, and other global health authorities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, writing, and delivery of regulatory and clinical documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and scientific integrity.

  • Manage medical writing activities for assigned studies, coordinating deliverables across departments with minimal supervision.

  • Lead the resolution of internal and client review comments and ensure timely document finalization.

  • Author and review a wide range of regulatory documents, including:

    • Clinical study protocols and amendments

    • Clinical study reports (CSRs)

    • Patient narratives

    • Investigator brochures

    • Informed consent forms

    • Annual and development safety reports

    • Plain language summaries

    • Periodic safety update reports (PSURs)

    • Clinical development plans

    • IND, NDA, and eCTD submission documents

    • Integrated summaries of safety and efficacy

    • Journal manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations

  • Ensure compliance with ICH guidelines (including ICH E3), regulatory authority requirements, company SOPs, and approved templates and style guides.

  • Coordinate editorial and quality control reviews and ensure appropriate source documentation management.

  • Serve as a peer reviewer to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, formatting quality, and regulatory compliance.

  • Review statistical analysis plans and table, figure, and listing specifications to ensure alignment with document objectives.

  • Collaborate closely with data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, clinical operations, and medical affairs teams.

  • Conduct clinical literature searches in compliance with copyright requirements.

  • Identify risks, propose solutions, and escalate issues appropriately to medical writing leadership.

  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to junior medical writers on complex projects.

  • Contribute to internal process improvements, standard practices, and medical writing capabilities.

  • Manage assigned project budgets and timelines, communicating status and changes proactively.

  • Complete required administrative tasks within defined timelines.

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


Required Qualifications and Experience

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

  • Minimum 6–8 years of experience in regulatory medical writing within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment.

  • Demonstrated experience authoring documents for FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory submissions.

  • Strong working knowledge of ICH guidelines, particularly ICH E3, and global regulatory frameworks.

  • Proven ability to independently manage multiple writing projects and meet strict timelines.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.


Compensation and Benefits

Syneos Health offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support professional growth and work-life balance. Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary (final compensation based on qualifications, experience, and location)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan

  • Employee stock purchase plan eligibility

  • Performance-based bonus or incentive programs

  • Flexible paid time off and sick leave in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

  • Company car or car allowance for eligible roles


Syneos Health Global Impact

Over the past five years, Syneos Health has supported:

  • 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs

  • 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • More than 200 clinical studies across 73,000 sites

  • Over 675,000 clinical trial participants worldwide


Equal Opportunity Statement

Syneos Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Candidates with transferable skills or equivalent experience are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.


How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply directly or join the Syneos Health Talent Network to receive updates on future regulatory medical writing opportunities.