Senior Medical Writer - Remote Publication Lead

Syneos Health, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 95,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Syneos Health, Inc. is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to lead complex medical writing deliverables for multiple studies. The role supports remote work from the USA, with a focus on publication planning and regulatory quality across therapeutic areas.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in pharma/biotech medical writing, strong writing and editing skills, and experience mentoring staff. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline required (MS, PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent).
• PhD or PharmD strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/medical communications.
• Proven track record in leading publication planning and execution for multiple studies.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex medical writing deliverables with clear, accurate presentation of data.
• Manages writing activities across studies with minimal supervision.
• Adheres to ICH E3 and regulatory standards while delivering on time and budget.
• Mentors less experienced medical writers and acts as SME for internal materials.

Skills

Medical writing

Publication planning

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

AI tools in writing

Education

MS/PhD/PharmD/MD or equivalent

Tools

AI writing tools

Job description

Syneos Health, Inc. is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to lead complex medical writing deliverables for multiple studies. The role supports remote work from the USA, with a focus on publication planning and regulatory quality across therapeutic areas.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in pharma/biotech medical writing, strong writing and editing skills, and experience mentoring staff. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with minimal travel.