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Medical Writer Ii (Manuscripts/Abstracts)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
3-6 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote 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

Medical Writer II – Manuscripts & Abstracts

Location: India (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 3–6 Years
Job ID: 25104733
Last Updated: January 8, 2026


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 transforms complex scientific insights into meaningful outcomes that address modern healthcare challenges.

Operating across 110+ countries with a workforce of more than 29,000 professionals, Syneos Health places patients and customers at the center of its Clinical Development model, continuously improving efficiency, collaboration, and innovation.


Job Overview

The Medical Writer II (Manuscripts/Abstracts) will support clinical, regulatory, and publication teams by developing high-quality scientific content for global healthcare and life sciences clients. This remote role is ideal for experienced medical writers with strong expertise in manuscript and abstract development, publication workflows, and regulatory compliance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a medical writer on clinical study, regulatory, and publication project teams

  • Execute end-to-end scientific writing processes, including workflow management in publication systems

  • Manage publication activities such as publication planning, author coordination, pre-submission queries, and journal submissions

  • Compile, write, edit, and coordinate scientific deliverables with minimal supervision

  • Create and manage document placeholders, version control, reference linking, anchoring, and workflow tracking

  • Develop and support scientific materials including:

    • Clinical journal manuscripts

    • Scientific abstracts

    • Conference posters and oral presentations

  • Review statistical analysis plans and tables, figures, and listings for scientific accuracy, clarity, and consistency

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs teams

  • Act as a peer reviewer, addressing internal review comments to ensure scientific integrity and compliance

  • Ensure adherence to journal, congress, regulatory, client, and company SOPs, templates, and style guidelines

  • Conduct clinical literature searches to support evidence-based content development

  • Utilize publication planning and document management tools such as Datavision, PubConnect, and Veeva Vault (PromoMats or MedComms)

  • Stay current with evolving regulatory guidance, industry standards, and client expectations

  • Monitor project budgets and timelines, communicating risks or changes to medical writing leadership

  • Complete administrative and compliance-related tasks within defined timelines

Minimal travel may be required (less than 25%).


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline

  • 3–6 years of hands-on experience in medical writing, scientific publications, or regulatory documentation

  • Proven experience in writing and coordinating clinical manuscripts and abstracts

  • Working knowledge of publication planning and submission systems (Veeva Vault, PubConnect, Datavision preferred)

  • Strong understanding of journal and congress guidelines

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and project management abilities

  • Ability to work independently in a remote, cross-functional, and global environment


Why Work at Syneos Health

  • Fully remote opportunity with a globally recognized biopharmaceutical organization

  • Exposure to high-impact global publications and clinical research projects

  • Structured career development, mentoring, and technical training programs

  • Inclusive, collaborative, and people-first work culture

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits


Syneos Health Global Impact

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

  • 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs

  • 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • 200+ studies across 73,000 sites and over 675,000 clinical trial patients


Equal Opportunity Statement

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit without discrimination of any kind.