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Senior Medical Writer(Scientific Writer & Quality Check)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

Job Title: Senior Medical Writer (Scientific Writing & Quality Control)
Company: Syneos Health
Location: Gurugram, India (Hybrid)
Job ID: 25104933
Updated On: 9 Jan 2026

Company Overview:
Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, dedicated to accelerating clinical development and commercial success. With a global team of 29,000 professionals across 110 countries, we bring together clinical, medical affairs, and commercial expertise to streamline drug development and improve patient outcomes. Our culture values innovation, inclusion, and professional growth.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Medical Writer to join our team, contributing to clinical, regulatory, and scientific writing projects. The role combines content creation, quality review, and team leadership responsibilities to ensure accurate, high-quality medical communication across clinical studies, regulatory submissions, and publications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the lead medical writer on clinical study, regulatory, and publication projects.

  • Mentor and guide junior writers, providing technical oversight and quality review.

  • Develop, edit, and review scientific and clinical documents, including:

    • Clinical study reports (CSRs)

    • Journal manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations

    • Statistical analysis plans and table/figure/listing specifications

  • Conduct literature searches and data analysis to support document preparation.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ICH), client SOPs, and publication-specific guidelines.

  • Review deliverables for scientific accuracy, consistency, style, and correct branding of medical assets.

  • Utilize figure-creation and data visualization tools (e.g., GraphPad Prism, Adobe Illustrator).

  • Engage with project teams, including biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs, to coordinate deliverables.

  • Maintain awareness of project budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient and timely delivery.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of writing processes, templates, and quality standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field, or Bachelor of Arts (English, Social Sciences, or Communications) with scientific/medical expertise.

  • Extensive knowledge of English grammar, AMA style guide, and ICH/FDA regulations.

  • Proven experience in clinical, regulatory, or publication medical writing.

  • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret clinical data and statistical outputs.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and Internet research.

  • Familiarity with publication planning software (e.g., Datavision, PubConnect, VeevaVault Promomats) is a plus.

  • Leadership and mentoring skills with ability to manage complex writing projects independently.

Experience Required:

  • Significant experience in medical writing, regulatory submissions, and/or scientific publications.

  • Prior experience mentoring junior writers or leading writing projects is preferred.

Why Join Syneos Health:

  • Collaborate with a global team on high-impact clinical development and publication projects.

  • Engage in professional development, technical training, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Work in an inclusive, flexible, and supportive hybrid environment.

  • Contribute to innovative solutions that accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes.