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Senior Medical Writer (Medical Information Writing)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote
10 March 6, 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

Senior Medical Writer – Medical Information Writing

Company: Syneos Health
Job ID: 25104934
Location: Remote (India)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Typically 5+ years in Medical Writing, Medical Communications, or Scientific Publications

About Syneos Health

Syneos Health is a leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization focused on accelerating customer success. The company integrates clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise to deliver innovative solutions that address modern healthcare and market challenges.

With more than 29,000 professionals across 110 countries, Syneos Health partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations worldwide. Over the past several years, the organization has contributed to the development of the majority of newly approved FDA drugs and numerous EMA-authorized products, supporting hundreds of clinical studies across thousands of research sites globally.

Job Summary

The Senior Medical Writer – Medical Information Writing will play a key role in developing high-quality scientific and medical communication materials. This role involves writing, editing, and coordinating clinical, regulatory, and scientific documents while collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients. The position also includes mentoring junior writers and ensuring that all medical content meets regulatory, scientific, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor junior medical writers on complex medical writing and medical information projects.

  • Act as the primary writer and project lead for assigned medical information writing initiatives.

  • Manage and coordinate medical information activities across departments with minimal supervision.

  • Respond to escalated medical queries from internal teams, healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers.

  • Develop and update Global Standard Scientific Response Communications (gSSRCs), FAQs, guidance documents, and local response documents based on client templates and style guides.

  • Conduct comprehensive literature searches using PubMed and other scientific databases to support evidence-based medical responses.

  • Develop scientific materials including clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for scientific publications and conferences.

  • Identify and resolve issues arising during the medical writing process and escalate complex challenges when required.

  • Collaborate with teams in data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs to produce accurate and high-quality writing deliverables.

  • Serve as a peer reviewer to ensure scientific accuracy, data integrity, referencing quality, and adherence to style and regulatory guidelines.

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

  • Create scientific figures and visual data presentations using tools such as GraphPad Prism and Adobe Illustrator.

  • Utilize publication management tools such as Datavision and PubConnect (Veeva Vault Promomats) for planning and documentation.

  • Review deliverables to ensure appropriate scientific messaging, correct branding, and clarity of medical information assets.

  • Maintain awareness of current industry practices, regulatory guidelines, and developments impacting medical writing.

  • Manage assigned project timelines and budgets while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality documents.

  • Complete administrative and project documentation tasks within defined timelines.

  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned. Limited travel may be required (less than 25%).

Experience Required

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in medical writing, medical information writing, or scientific communications.

  • Experience preparing clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and regulatory or scientific documents.

  • Proven experience in literature review, clinical data interpretation, and evidence-based writing.

  • Experience working in clinical research organizations (CROs), pharmaceutical companies, or medical communication agencies is preferred.

  • Familiarity with publication planning tools and scientific visualization software is advantageous.

Educational Qualification

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

Key Skills

  • Medical writing and scientific communication

  • Medical information response development

  • Clinical research documentation and publication writing

  • Literature search and data interpretation

  • Regulatory compliance and documentation standards

  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

  • Attention to detail and scientific accuracy

Why Join Syneos Health

  • Opportunity to work with a globally recognized biopharmaceutical solutions organization.

  • Collaborate with experts across clinical development, medical affairs, and regulatory teams.

  • Access to professional development, technical training, and career growth opportunities.

  • Contribute to innovative research and help accelerate the development of life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.