Remote Principal Scientific Publications Writer

1001 Syneos Health, LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Commission/bonus eligibility

PTO and sick time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Publications and Scientific Communications Writer (Principal/Sr Principal) to drive publication strategy and produce high-quality content remotely in the US. The role collaborates with Medical Affairs, Drug Development, and external authors, overseeing agencies and timely submissions.

Ideal candidates have advanced scientific degrees and 5+ years in pharma or medical communications, with strong project management, editorial judgment, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., PhD, PharmD).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/medical communication settings.
• Experience leading publication strategy and content development.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Attention to scientific rigor and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead publication strategy and plan development for portfolios.
• Produce high-quality manuscripts, abstracts, and conference materials.
• Coordinate with external authors, editors, and agencies.
• Manage review processes and track publication progress.
• Ensure adherence to authorship guidelines and publication practices.

Skills

Publication management

Project management

Scientific writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

iEnvision

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Journal databases

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking a Publications and Scientific Communications Writer (Principal/Sr Principal) to drive publication strategy and produce high-quality content remotely in the US. The role collaborates with Medical Affairs, Drug Development, and external authors, overseeing agencies and timely submissions.

Ideal candidates have advanced scientific degrees and 5+ years in pharma or medical communications, with strong project management, editorial judgment, and attention to detail.