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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 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-PR-Remote
๐Ÿ†” Job ID: 25100455
๐Ÿข Company: Syneos Health®


๐ŸŒ About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization committed to accelerating customer success.
The company translates clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights into actionable outcomes — putting the customer and patient at the center of its Clinical Development model.

Syneos Health operates with a mission to simplify, innovate, and deliver faster — making the organization easier to work with and work for.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discover what 29,000 employees across 110 countries already know — Work Here Matters Everywhere.


๐Ÿ’Ž Why Join Syneos Health

  • ๐Ÿš€ Career Development & Growth: Structured progression and mentorship

  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Engaged Leadership: Supportive and collaborative management

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Training: Technical, regulatory, and therapeutic area learning

  • ๐Ÿ† Recognition & Rewards: Peer programs and total rewards benefits

  • ๐ŸŒˆ Total Self Culture: Encourages authenticity and belonging

  • ๐ŸŒ Diversity & Inclusion: Promotes a workplace where everyone feels valued

๐Ÿงญ We’re building the company we all want to work for — and our customers want to work with.


๐Ÿงพ Job Responsibilities

As a Principal Medical Writer, you will lead and deliver high-quality scientific and regulatory documents across clinical programs.

๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Leadership & Oversight

  • Lead the clear, accurate, and compliant completion of all medical writing deliverables

  • Manage medical writing activities independently across multiple studies

  • Coordinate writing efforts within and across departments

๐Ÿ“„ Document Creation & Review

  • Author and finalize diverse document types, including:

    • Clinical Study Protocols & Amendments

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

    • Investigator Brochures (IBs)

    • Patient Narratives

    • Informed Consents (ICFs)

    • Annual Reports & PSURs

    • Clinical Development Plans

    • IND & NDA/eCTD Submissions

    • Integrated Summary Reports

    • Plain Language Summaries

    • Journal Manuscripts, Abstracts, Posters, and Presentations

๐Ÿ“˜ Regulatory & Quality Standards

  • Adhere to ICH E3, FDA, company SOPs, and client templates

  • Ensure all documents meet authorship, formatting, and style requirements (AMA Manual of Style)

  • Coordinate quality and editorial reviews

  • Conduct peer reviews for consistency, clarity, and format accuracy

๐Ÿ“Š Collaboration & Technical Expertise

  • Review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) and TFL specifications

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

  • Conduct literature searches, ensuring copyright compliance

  • Identify and resolve technical or process issues

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Mentorship & Knowledge Building

  • Mentor and train junior medical writers

  • Lead complex writing projects

  • Develop deep regulatory and therapeutic expertise

๐Ÿ’ฐ Budget & Timelines

  • Manage projects within budget and deadlines


๐ŸŽ“ Qualifications

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or medical discipline (graduate degree preferred)

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

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

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Deep knowledge of FDA, ICH, and good publication practices

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


๐Ÿงฐ Key Skills

  • ๐Ÿ” Strong proofreading and presentation skills

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

  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

  • ๐Ÿ’ป Proficiency in MS Office Suite

  • ๐Ÿงฌ Understanding of clinical research principles and data interpretation


๐Ÿงญ Core Focus Areas

  • โœ… Accurate and compliant medical writing deliverables

  • โœ… Cross-functional coordination and communication

  • โœ… Adherence to regulatory and client standards

  • โœ… Quality control and peer review

  • โœ… Mentorship and knowledge sharing

  • โœ… Budget and time management

  • โœ… Literature review and scientific accuracy


๐Ÿ“ˆ Impact & Contribution (P22 Level Overview)

Roles at the P22 level in the Medical Writing job family:

  • Write and edit clinical, regulatory, and scientific documents

  • Prepare summaries and reports for regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA)

  • Conduct literature reviews and summarize data from multiple sources

  • Prepare briefing books and responses to health authority queries

  • Review and interpret statistical outputs

  • Manage entire projects or document suites independently

๐ŸŽฏ These roles ensure clarity, consistency, and scientific accuracy across all regulatory communications.


๐ŸŒ About Syneos Health

  • ๐Ÿ’Š Partnered on 94% of Novel FDA-Approved Drugs (past 5 years)

  • ๐Ÿงฌ Supported 95% of EMA Authorized Products

  • ๐ŸŒ Executed 200+ studies across 73,000 sites involving 675,000+ patients

๐Ÿ”— Website: www.syneoshealth.com


๐Ÿ“‹ Additional Information

  • Duties listed are not exhaustive

  • Equivalent skills or education may substitute listed requirements

  • Committed to ADA compliance and reasonable accommodations

  • Adheres to EU Equality Directive and Equal Opportunity Employment

  • Positions are at-will employment


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