Principal Technical Writer - R&D Process Documentation (Full-Time, 6-Month role with Benefits & Extension Potential)

Description

Principal Technical 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 brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join 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 the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change 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 development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Are you passionate about turning complex ideas into clear, impactful documentation? Join our dynamic team as a Technical Writer supporting R&D functions across global regions including APAC and EU. This is a sponsor-based, 6 month (with possibility of extension), salaried role offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to critical affiliate integration projects with potential for long-term engagement.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be a key player in transforming R&D processes into clear, actionable documents. You will:

• Develop and update policies, SOPs, job aids, and controlled documents across all R&D functions.
• Ensure compliance and quality of documentation aligned with internal standards and regulatory expectations.
• Support global integration projects by overseeing document updates for APAC and EU regions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Owners and Subject Matter Experts to streamline documentation.
• Conduct process mapping and develop RACI tables to clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Perform quality control reviews on document content and formatting.
• Manage the entire documentation lifecycle in the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) - from initiation to retirement.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Translate complex scientific and technical information into clear, accessible documentation.
• Create templates, tables, presentations, and visuals to support technical communications.
• Coordinate document development timelines and lead team discussions to keep projects on track.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to peers, ensuring consistency and excellence across all deliverables.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure expectations are met and exceeded.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years experience in technical/scientific writing, with a sharp eye for detail and clarity.
• Proven expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and creating visuals and tables.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with global teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - written and verbal.
• Experience with data handling or analysis is a plus
• Experience in Clinical Research is a plus
• Veeva experience is a plus

Why Join Us?
You'll play a vital role in shaping the backbone of R&D operations, collaborating with global teams, and contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented communicator who enjoys working at the intersection of science, structure, and strategy.

Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health

Additional Information:
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

AtSyneos 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 may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and 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 complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $63.840 to $139,600. 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.