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Principal Medical Writer

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
3-5 years
Not Disclosed
Remote, USA, Remote
10 Oct. 2, 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

๐Ÿง  Job Title: Principal Medical Writer

๐Ÿ“… Updated: September 25, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Location: USA-MA-Remote
๐Ÿ†” Job ID: 25100455
๐Ÿข Company: Syneos Health®


๐ŸŒ About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, accelerating customer success by translating clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights into outcomes.

  • Patient & Customer Centric: Clinical Development model places the patient and customer at the center

  • Innovation Driven: Simplifies and streamlines work to deliver therapies faster

  • Global Presence: 29,000 employees across 110 countries

๐Ÿ’ฌ Work Here Matters Everywhere.


๐Ÿ’Ž Why Syneos Health

  • ๐Ÿš€ Career Growth: Development, training, and progression opportunities

  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Supportive Management: Engaged line leadership

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Learning & Training: Therapeutic and technical area training

  • ๐Ÿ† Recognition: Peer recognition and total rewards

  • ๐ŸŒˆ Inclusive Culture: Total Self culture promotes authenticity and belonging

  • ๐ŸŒ Diversity & Collaboration: Diverse perspectives drive innovation


๐Ÿงพ Job Responsibilities

๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Leadership & Oversight

  • Lead accurate completion of medical writing deliverables

  • Manage writing activities for studies independently

  • Coordinate across departments with minimal supervision

๐Ÿ“„ Document Creation

Prepare and review:

  • Clinical Study Protocols & Amendments

  • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

  • Investigator Brochures (IBs)

  • Patient Narratives & Informed Consents (ICFs)

  • Annual Reports & Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)

  • Clinical Development Plans, IND & NDA/eCTD Submissions

  • Integrated Summary Reports

  • Plain Language Summaries

  • Journal Manuscripts, Abstracts, Posters, Scientific Presentations

๐Ÿ“˜ Regulatory & Quality Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to ICH E3, FDA, SOPs, client templates, and style guides

  • Coordinate quality and editorial reviews

  • Conduct peer reviews for clarity, consistency, and format

๐Ÿ“Š Collaboration & Analysis

  • Review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) and table/figure/listing (TFL) specifications

  • Work with Data Management, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs teams

  • Conduct literature searches and comply with copyright requirements

  • Identify and resolve technical/process issues

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Mentorship & Knowledge Development

  • Mentor junior medical writers

  • Lead complex projects

  • Build expertise in therapeutic areas and regulatory requirements

๐Ÿ’ฐ Budget & Project Management

  • Deliver projects on time and within budget


๐ŸŽ“ Qualifications

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline (graduate degree preferred)

  • ๐Ÿง  3–5 years of experience in medical, scientific, or technical writing

  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Experience in biopharmaceutical, device, or CRO industry

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Strong understanding of FDA, ICH, and good publication practices

  • โœ๏ธ Expertise in AMA Manual of Style and English grammar


๐Ÿงฐ Key Skills

  • ๐Ÿ” Strong proofreading, presentation, and collaboration skills

  • โฑ๏ธ Excellent project and time management

  • ๐Ÿ’ป Proficiency in MS Office Suite

  • ๐Ÿงฌ Understanding of medical terminology, clinical research principles, and data interpretation


๐Ÿงญ Core Focus

  • โœ… Accurate, compliant medical writing

  • โœ… Coordination across departments and teams

  • โœ… Regulatory and quality adherence

  • โœ… Peer review and mentorship

  • โœ… Literature search and data analysis

  • โœ… Budget and timeline management


๐Ÿ“ˆ Impact & Contribution (P22 Level)

  • Write, edit, and review clinical and scientific documents

  • Summarize data for regulatory submissions and internal use

  • Conduct systematic literature searches and reviews

  • Prepare briefing books and regulatory responses

  • Lead projects or processes independently

  • Ensure clarity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in all communications


๐ŸŒ About Syneos Health Achievements

  • Partnered on 94% of Novel FDA-Approved Drugs (last 5 years)

  • Supported 95% of EMA Authorized Products

  • Executed 200+ studies across 73,000 sites involving 675,000+ patients

๐Ÿ”— www.syneoshealth.com


๐Ÿ“‹ Additional Information

  • Job duties are not exhaustive

  • Equivalent skills or experience may be considered

  • ADA compliant and supports reasonable accommodations

  • Complies with EU Equality Directive and equal employment laws

  • Positions are at-will employment


๐Ÿ“ Application

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๐Ÿ”น Past experience doesn’t need to match perfectly; transferable skills are considered.