Sr Principal Medical Writer (Publication and Content development)

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Medical Writer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support and mentor less experienced writers while contributing to high-quality medical content and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects in the biopharmaceutical field, collaborating with passionate professionals dedicated to accelerating therapy delivery. With a strong commitment to career growth and a supportive culture, this organization values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

Benefits

Health coverage

401k

Stock plans

Bonuses

Flexible PTO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with experience in medical writing.
• Knowledge of FDA and ICH regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and train employees in medical writing processes.
• Mentor less experienced writers on complex projects.
• Develop and review medical content for clarity and quality.

Skills

English grammar

Presentation skills

Proofreading

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Arts

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Internet

Job description

Description

Senior Principal Medical Writer

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 places the customer and patient at the center of our work. We continually seek ways to simplify and streamline processes to make Syneos Health both easier to work with and for.

Whether joining 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 therapy delivery because we are passionate about changing lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees across 110 countries already know: WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people through career growth, supportive management, training, peer recognition, and rewards.
• We foster a Total Self culture, encouraging authenticity and caring for our people.
• We value diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, and perspectives, creating a sense of belonging for everyone.

Job Responsibilities

1. Support, train, and consult with department and company employees as needed.
2. Serve as a subject matter expert, contributing to training materials and presentations.
3. Mentor and lead less experienced medical writers on complex projects.
4. Represent the Medical Writing department on clinical study teams and at conferences.
5. Advise clients and study teams on data presentation, production strategies, and quality standards.
6. Develop publication and medical content (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks).
7. Review statistical analysis plans and specifications for content, grammar, and consistency.
8. Provide peer review to ensure clarity, accuracy, relevance, and quality standards.
9. Adhere to regulatory standards, SOPs, client standards, and templates.
10. Perform literature searches and maintain professional development.
11. Understand and work within project budgets.
12. Complete administrative tasks timely; minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Arts with relevant experience, or relevant scientific/medical knowledge.
• Knowledge of English grammar and AMA style guide.
• Understanding of FDA and ICH regulations preferred.
• Effective presentation, proofreading, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and Internet.
• Familiarity with clinical research principles and data interpretation skills.

About Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all FDA-approved drugs, 95% of EMA products, across numerous studies and sites.

We promote an environment where our people can thrive, develop, and advance, offering benefits like health coverage, 401k, stock plans, bonuses, and flexible PTO. Salary ranges from $87,570 to $170,300, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

Tasks and responsibilities are not exhaustive. The company may assign additional duties at its discretion. Qualifications are considered equivalent if experience or education aligns. This description does not create a contractual obligation. We comply with applicable laws and promote an inclusive, accessible workplace.