Senior Medical Writer

Syneos Health Careers$110K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years experience or advanced degree (MS/PharmD + 4 years, PhD + 1 year)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Experience in medical writing or related fields
  • Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a team to prepare training for sales professionals in the biotech/pharmaceutical industries
  • Research and incorporate client feedback to develop training materials
  • Create transcripts for conversion into e-learning modules
  • Produce a variety of medical writing deliverables with minimal supervision
  • Ensure all work adheres to regulatory compliance standards
  • Review documents for grammatical and stylistic accuracy
  • Execute pre- and post-publishing quality checks on materials

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) company match
  • Flexible paid time off and sick leave
  • Supportive work environment that fosters growth and development
Full Job Description
Description

The Sr Medical Writer will be responsible for creating deliverables-including but not limited to outlines and transcripts-that meet the client's training needs. The Sr Medical Writer is often involved in projects from their inception, working with other Syneos Learning Solutions team members (Solution Implementation Managers, Learning Strategists, Learning Advisors, and others) to provide input into training roadmaps and timelines and attending both internal and external status meetings. Other duties may include assisting in answering RFPs, attending pitch meetings, and updating catalog courses. This role requires flexibility, excellent organizational skills and time management, good communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work collaboratively with team of medical writers, other team members, and clients to prepare training for sales representatives, medical science liaisons, and other professionals in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech field
  • Research relevant material and incorporate guidance from clients and subject matter experts in order to write and organize training materials for pharmaceutical companies of all sizes
  • Prepare transcripts for conversion into e-modules and other training modalities
  • Create medical writing deliverables covering various therapeutic areas with minimal supervision. Deliverables include, but may not be limited to, outlines and transcripts for e-learning, needs assessments, clinical study protocol overviews, and patient narratives.
  • Adhere to established regulatory/compliance standards when completing medical writing projects, including fully referencing and annotating references of all information
  • Review documents for proper grammar, spelling, and style to promote readability and prevent perpetuation of errors
  • Format documents and perform pre- and post-publishing quality checks
  • Provide updates to the client's writing team and resolve problems to ensure timely delivery of quality documents
  • Render and publish documents, including all references, electronically

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (preferred)
  • BS + 8 yr experience; MS/PharmD + 4 yr experience; PhD + 1 yr experience

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $110,000 to $115,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

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Joining Syneos Health presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a global team of professionals dedicated to biopharmaceutical solutions. At Syneos Health, job opportunities abound, offering a gateway to enhancing career paths in a company celebrated for its commitment to therapeutic and operational excellence.

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Syneos Health is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, collaborating on projects that integrate smart technology and human ingenuity to improve patient outcomes. This dynamic company is actively seeking professionals who are eager to drive progress in the biopharmaceutical field through diverse job opportunities ranging from scientific roles to operational positions.

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