Syneos Health®, a global biopharmaceutical solutions organization, is hiring a Medical Editor II (Quality Check) for its growing medical writing and publications team. This is an excellent remote medical editing job in India, with a hybrid option in Gurugram, ideal for professionals experienced in scientific QC, data integrity review, and medical publications.
With a strong presence across clinical development, medical affairs, and commercialization, Syneos Health has worked on 94% of Novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products, making this role highly valuable for candidates seeking long-term growth in medical writing and quality review careers.
Key Responsibilities – Medical Editor II (Quality Check)
As a Medical Editor II, you will be responsible for high-quality scientific and editorial QC across multiple deliverables:
- Perform data integrity and content QC reviews for medical writing deliverables
- Review manuscripts, abstracts, posters, extracts, tables, figures, and slide decks
- Cross-check scientific content against cited references for medical accuracy and neutrality
- Ensure alignment with approved product labels, source data, and branding guidelines
- Verify one-to-one citation accuracy between in-text citations and reference lists
- Ensure compliance with AMA style, internal style guides, and journal/congress requirements
- Maintain compliance with FDA, EU, ICH, and industry guidelines
- Copyedit documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting accuracy
- Support medical writing teams by providing editorial feedback and QC insights
- Participate in internal and client-facing discussions to resolve review comments
- Monitor timelines and escalate risks related to deliverables, budgets, or deadlines
Eligibility & Qualification Requirements
To be considered for this Medical Editor II (QC) job in India, candidates should meet the following criteria:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in:
- Life Sciences
- Clinical Sciences
- English / Journalism
- Or equivalent experience in medical editing, copyediting, or data QC
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 1 year of Medical Editor (ME) experience
- Strong experience in scientific QC and data/content review
- Familiarity with AMA Style Guide (strongly preferred)
- Knowledge of FDA, EU, ICH regulations and publication standards
- High attention to detail with excellent grammar and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and project management skills
Why Work at Syneos Health?
Syneos Health offers a people-first, globally inclusive work culture:
- 🌍 Remote-first and flexible work model
- 📈 Career development and progression opportunities
- 🎓 Technical and therapeutic area training
- 🏆 Peer recognition and total rewards programs
- 🤝 Inclusive Total Self culture promoting diversity and belonging
- 🌐 Exposure to global clients and high-impact clinical projects
Job Location & Work Model
- Primary Location: India (Remote – Pre-approved)
- Hybrid Option: Gurugram, India
- Employment Type: Full-time
Salary (Expected Range)
- ₹8,00,000 – ₹14,00,000 per annum (CTC)
(Salary may vary based on experience, location, and interview performance)
How to Apply
