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Medical Writer Ii (Narrative Writing)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
2 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 4, 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

Medical Writer II (Narrative Writing)

Updated: Yesterday
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job ID: 25100333
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization focused on accelerating customer success. By integrating clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial capabilities, Syneos Health delivers meaningful outcomes that address today’s evolving healthcare and regulatory landscape.

With a patient-centric Clinical Development model, the organization is committed to simplifying processes, fostering collaboration, and enabling innovation across global clinical programs. With more than 29,000 professionals operating in over 110 countries, Syneos Health offers an environment where impactful work truly matters.


Role Overview

The Medical Writer II (Narrative Writing) position is responsible for the authoring, review, and coordination of high-quality clinical safety narratives and related regulatory documents. This role requires strong expertise in clinical study report (CSR) narrative writing, a solid understanding of regulatory standards, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams under minimal to moderate supervision.


Key Responsibilities

  • Author, edit, and finalize clinical study report (CSR) safety narratives, including incorporation of reviewer comments and coordination with internal stakeholders

  • Compile, write, and manage medical writing deliverables that present scientific and clinical data clearly, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory standards

  • Prepare a range of clinical and regulatory documents, including:

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

    • Patient narratives

    • Clinical study protocols and amendments

    • Investigator’s Brochures

    • Informed Consent Forms (ICF)

    • Plain Language Summaries (PLS)

    • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSUR/DSUR)

    • Annual reports

    • Journal manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations

  • Ensure adherence to ICH E3 guidelines, FDA and EMA regulations, company SOPs, client standards, and approved templates

  • Coordinate and support quality control and editorial review processes, ensuring appropriate source documentation management

  • Act as a peer reviewer to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, clarity, and formatting compliance

  • Review statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and tables, figures, and listings (TFLs) for content accuracy and data consistency

  • Collaborate with biostatistics, data management, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and clinical teams to support document development

  • Conduct clinical literature searches while ensuring copyright compliance

  • Identify documentation issues and propose effective solutions, escalating when necessary

  • Mentor junior medical writers as required on assigned projects

  • Maintain current knowledge of drug development processes, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices

  • Work within assigned project budgets and timelines, communicating progress to medical writing leadership

  • Complete administrative tasks and other assigned duties within defined timelines


Required Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in medical, scientific, or technical writing

  • Demonstrated experience in CSR safety narrative writing

  • Experience within the biopharmaceutical, medical device, or contract research organization (CRO) environment preferred


Educational Qualifications

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

  • Master’s degree or other graduate qualification preferred


Required Skills and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory requirements

  • Excellent written English skills with strong grammar and clarity

  • Familiarity with the AMA Manual of Style

  • Solid understanding of clinical research principles and drug development processes

  • Ability to interpret and present complex clinical and statistical data

  • Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities

  • Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Work on global clinical programs supporting regulatory submissions worldwide

  • Access structured career development, technical training, and mentorship opportunities

  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative global work culture

  • Contribute to studies supporting the majority of FDA- and EMA-approved therapies

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 675,000+ trial participants


Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Syneos Health reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed. Equivalent combinations of education, skills, and experience may be considered. Employment terms comply with applicable local and international employment legislation, including equal opportunity and disability accommodation requirements.