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Senior Medical Writer I

Syneos Health
Remote, India
₹5,00,000 - ₹6,50,000
Posted 25/07/2026

About the Role

Company Overview

Syneos Health is a renowned organization that provides biopharmaceutical solutions for drug development and commercialization in the fields of clinical, medical affairs, and commercialization processes. This organization collaborates with pharma and biotech companies to deliver drugs safely and quickly to patients.

Syneos Health is an innovative company and utilizes its extensive knowledge about science along with advanced technology to get valuable insights from data. The work environment in Syneos Health encourages growth among the employees.

Job Summary

As the Senior Medical Writer I at Syneos Health, you will contribute to the field of medical communications and scientific writing by developing scientific content for clients globally. This job includes analysis of complex scientific information and turning that information into effective communication.

Different documents such as manuscripts, abstracts, slide presentations, etc will be prepared by the medical writer. The position demands analytical skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Create scientific and medical communication materials. These include manuscripts, abstracts, posters, presentations, and online content. Work on developing narratives creatively and strategically as per the needs of the clients.

Work on interpreting the data collected from the study protocol, statistics, and regulatory documents. Work on summarizing the information for the varied target audiences.

Coordinate with different internal departments like editorial, production, creative, and account management departments. Coordinate with clients, authors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication goals are met.

Make sure all the content is of very high quality and accuracy as per the guidelines. Make sure all the reference packs and annotations are made for regulatory and legal purposes.

Leverage feedback from stakeholders effectively and make sure that deliverables follow client guidelines and templates. Attend internal and external meetings as a representative of the project output.

Be a subject matter expert for one or more therapeutic areas. Perform literature review, landscape analysis, KOL mapping, and gap analysis for the projects.

Work on multiple projects simultaneously in an environment where timelines are very important. Identify risks and propose solutions accordingly.

Qualification and Skill Requirement

  • Education: Advanced degree in Life Sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD, M.Pharm, MBBS, MSc or equivalent)

  • Experience: 2–3 years of experience in medical communications or scientific writing

The candidates must have extensive knowledge about the publication policies and writing styles in the medical field.

Experience with the use of research databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, and citation software is important.

Skills in using the Microsoft Office suite of programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are highly valued.

The candidate must be able to convey complex medical knowledge to different audiences.

Good written and oral communication skills are required.

Interpersonal skills and teamwork are required from the candidates.

The ability to manage priorities and work on their own is important for the job.

Salary and Benefits

Syneos Health provides a competitive salary structure according to market standards and the experience level of candidates. The salary package for this role is INR 5 - 6.5 LPA. Salary packages come with performance bonuses and yearly salary increases.

There is full medical insurance for the employees, which includes health insurance, dental insurance, and vision care.

Some of the additional benefits are training & development programs, career growth, and a global working environment. Syneos Health focuses on the welfare of its employees through its policies and workplace culture.

Benefits will vary based on positions and locations.

Role Importance and Career Growth

The Senior Medical Writer I is an important part of a team that communicates highly technical information in the medical field and helps in successful decision-making. The job contributes to spreading evidence and making decisions for clinical and commercial success.

The job offers great exposure to clients around the world, therapeutic areas, and the publication process. As one gains more experience, they can move up to the jobs of Senior Medical Writer II, Principal Medical Writer, or Medical Communications Lead.

How To Apply

If this is the position you seek to apply for, you should apply through the following procedure:

  • Create your account in Jobslly.

  • Search for the position Senior Medical Writer I/ Syneos Health

  • Upload your updated resume.

  • Upload all the related certificates.

  • Complete the application form.

Ensure your resume highlights relevant experience and expertise. Early applications are recommended.

Market Insights & Trends

Salary Insights

The amount of money that gets paid can be different depending on how they have been working, where they live and what kind of job they are doing. Some places pay more than others. Most good jobs include extra money for doing a good job, health insurance and flexible hours. Companies pay high salary to make sure they can get the people they want.

Hiring Trends

The number of jobs for this profile is going up every year. Hospitals and other healthcare companies are looking for people who're good, at their job and can also figure out new problems. They want who can do the work and also think on their feet to deal with the challenges of working in healthcare today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the process

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