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Senior Medical Writer (Medical Information Writing)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5-8+ years
Not Disclosed
Pune, India
10 Feb. 25, 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

Job Title: Senior Medical Writer (Medical Information Writing)

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job ID: 25104934
Company: Syneos Health
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 5–8+ years of experience in medical writing, medical information, scientific communications, or publication development within CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environments

About the Company

Syneos Health is a globally recognized, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success. By combining clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial capabilities, the company delivers high-impact, patient-centered scientific solutions worldwide. With operations in over 110 countries and a strong global footprint, Syneos Health supports regulatory approvals and scientific communications across therapeutic areas.

Role Overview

The Senior Medical Writer (Medical Information Writing) will serve as a subject matter expert and lead writer for complex medical information and scientific communication projects. The role involves developing global standard scientific response communications (gSSRCs), FAQs, publications, and other medical content while ensuring regulatory compliance, scientific accuracy, and alignment with client standards.

This position requires strong leadership, publication expertise, and cross-functional collaboration with regulatory, medical affairs, biostatistics, and data management teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead assigned medical information writing projects and act as primary technical contact for internal stakeholders and clients.

  • Mentor and guide junior medical writers on complex scientific deliverables.

  • Develop, update, and maintain:

    • Global Standard Scientific Response Communications (gSSRCs)

    • FAQs and global guidance documents

    • Local response documents

    • Scientific communication materials based on client templates and style guides

  • Respond to escalated medical information queries from healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, caregivers, and internal stakeholders.

  • Conduct comprehensive literature searches using PubMed and other scientific databases; validate relevant references and ensure accurate citation.

  • Draft and support development of:

    • Clinical journal manuscripts

    • Scientific abstracts

    • Posters and congress presentations

    • Oral presentation materials

  • Serve as peer reviewer, ensuring scientific accuracy, data integrity, referencing quality, and adherence to branding guidelines.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including regulatory affairs, biostatistics, data management, and medical affairs.

  • Ensure compliance with journal guidelines, congress requirements, company SOPs, and client standards.

  • Utilize figure-creation and visualization tools such as GraphPad Prism and Adobe Illustrator for high-quality scientific graphics.

  • Work with publication planning platforms such as Datavision and PubConnect (Veeva Vault PromoMats).

  • Monitor project timelines and budgets; communicate proactively regarding scope or resource changes.

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation and adhere to global regulatory and ethical standards.

  • Participate in business development activities including proposal writing and client presentations when required.

Required Qualifications

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

  • 5–8+ years of experience in medical writing, medical information, or scientific publication roles.

  • Strong expertise in developing medical information response documents and publication materials.

  • In-depth understanding of global regulatory guidelines, publication standards, and ICH compliance.

  • Experience conducting systematic literature reviews and referencing using scientific databases.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in therapeutic area specialization.

  • Familiarity with publication planning and document management systems.

  • Advanced data visualization and scientific figure development capabilities.

  • Experience interacting directly with global pharmaceutical clients.

Why Join Syneos Health

  • Opportunity to lead global medical information and scientific publication projects.

  • Exposure to multinational regulatory and medical affairs programs.

  • Strong emphasis on career progression, technical excellence, and leadership development.

  • Inclusive, collaborative, and performance-driven culture.

Additional Information

Responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs. Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered. The organization is committed to regulatory compliance, equal opportunity employment, diversity, and professional development.

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