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Senior Medical Writer (Scientific Writing +Veeva)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
6-10 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 12, 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 – Scientific Writing & Veeva

Location: India (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 6–10 Years
Job ID: 25104930
Last Updated: January 8, 2026


About the Company

Syneos Health® is a leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization, partnering with customers to accelerate the successful development and commercialization of innovative therapies. With operations across 110+ countries and a workforce of over 29,000 professionals, Syneos Health integrates clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise to address today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Driven by a patient-centric Clinical Development model, Syneos Health continuously simplifies and optimizes processes to deliver high-quality outcomes while fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment.


Job Summary

The Senior Medical Writer (Scientific Writing + Veeva) will serve as a key contributor on clinical, regulatory, and publication project teams. This role involves writing, editing, and coordinating complex scientific documents while acting as the primary technical liaison between internal stakeholders and clients. The position offers the flexibility of remote work while collaborating with global cross-functional teams.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor junior medical writers on complex scientific and publication projects

  • Act as the primary medical writing lead for assigned studies and deliverables

  • Manage end-to-end medical writing activities with minimal supervision

  • Develop, review, and finalize scientific documents including:

    • Clinical journal manuscripts and abstracts

    • Scientific posters and oral presentations

  • Review statistical analysis plans and table, figure, and listing specifications for accuracy, clarity, and consistency

  • Ensure compliance with journal, congress, regulatory, and company-specific guidelines, SOPs, and approved templates

  • Conduct online clinical literature searches to support scientific content development

  • Collaborate closely with biostatistics, data management, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs teams

  • Perform peer reviews to ensure scientific accuracy, data integrity, referencing quality, and appropriate branding

  • Utilize publication planning and document management tools such as Veeva Vault (Promomats), Datavision, and PubConnect

  • Develop high-quality scientific figures using tools such as GraphPad Prism and Adobe Illustrator

  • Monitor project timelines and budgets, communicating risks or changes proactively

  • Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and global medical writing standards

  • Complete required administrative tasks within defined timelines

Minimal travel may be required (less than 25%).


Required Qualifications

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

  • 6–10 years of professional experience in medical writing, scientific publications, or regulatory writing

  • Strong experience with clinical publications and scientific content development

  • Hands-on experience with Veeva Vault and publication planning systems

  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

  • Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global team environments


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Opportunity to work remotely with a globally recognized biopharmaceutical organization

  • Exposure to high-impact clinical and scientific projects across therapeutic areas

  • Structured career development, technical training, and mentoring programs

  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture focused on professional growth and well-being

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits


About Syneos Health Impact

In the past five years, Syneos Health has partnered on:

  • 94% of all novel FDA-approved drugs

  • 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • 200+ studies across 73,000 sites and 675,000+ trial patients


Equal Opportunity Statement

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, qualifications, and merit, without discrimination of any kind.