Principal Medical Writer (Publication and Content development)

Syneos Health, Inc.; South Dakota; Remote; USD 95,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to execute scientific communication plans and develop medical content. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of FDA regulations, and expertise in scientific writing. This remote position offers a competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $175,700 based on qualifications and proficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of English grammar, familiarity with AMA style guide.
• Understanding of FDA and ICH regulations preferred.
• Ability to interpret and present clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Develop expert knowledge of product and disease-specific literature.
• Research, draft, and edit scientific manuscripts.
• Manage agency and contract medical writers when needed.

Skills

Scientific communication

Medical writing

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

5+ years in scientific communications or medical writing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Principal Medical Writer (Publication and Content development)

Updated: September 15, 2025
Location: USA-SD-Remote
Job ID:25101673

Overview

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for. Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives. Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know: WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE.

Responsibilities

• Publication Strategy & Planning: Execute scientific communication plans efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in developing scientific messaging and maintaining Scientific Communication Platforms.
• Facilitate alignment across teams to unify messaging and strategies, ensuring gaps are identified and addressed.
• Ability to quickly develop expert knowledge of product and disease-specific literature.
• Conduct literature and gap analyses to support scientific message development and publication strategies.
• Organize and facilitate expert meetings for publication strategy development, collaborating with MDs to prepare agendas, manage vendors, and present as needed.
• Support and attend scientific congresses, advisory board meetings, and similar events.
• Orchestrate the external/independent development of treatment and management guidelines.
• Publication Content Creation: Research, draft, and edit scientific and medical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Review statistical analysis plans and table/figure/listing specifications for accuracy, grammar, format, and consistency.
• Manage agency and/or contract medical writers and graphic designers as needed.
• Ensure all scientific communications meet the highest standards of medical and scientific integrity.
• Adhere to authorship and publication guidelines as stipulated by ICMJE and GPP 2022, as well as company SOPs and client standards.
• Assist with publication development database maintenance and reconciliation activities.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding scientific communications in the product area.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings, providing status updates and issues regarding scientific communication planning and insights on publication strategies.
• Provide support for managing the Scientific Communications budget.
• Offer training, support, and consultation to department and company employees as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, developing training materials and presentations on key topics.
• Mentor and lead less experienced medical writers on complex projects.
• Perform additional work-related duties as assigned, with minimal travel required (less than 25%).

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant experience in scientific communications, publication planning and/or medical writing. Extensive knowledge of English grammar with familiarity with AMA style guide.
• Experience in rare metabolic conditions is an advantage.
• Understanding of FDA and ICH regulations and guidelines strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated effective presentation, proofreading, interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and Internet.
• Ability to interpret and present clinical data and other complex information.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $175,700.00

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on qualifications, skills, and proficiency for the role.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health at http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job. Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you require reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please contact us at [e-mail].