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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract medical writer in the United States is $38.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Contract Medical Writer job?

A Contract Medical Writer is a professional who creates scientific documents on a freelance or contract basis for pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare companies. They develop clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, and other medical content. Unlike full-time employees, contract medical writers work on a project-by-project basis, often remotely. They must have strong writing skills, scientific knowledge, and an understanding of medical regulations. This role offers flexibility but requires self-discipline and deadline management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Medical Writer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Medical Writer, you need a thorough understanding of scientific concepts, excellent writing skills, and often an advanced degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with regulatory documentation formats (such as ICH, FDA, or EMA standards), medical journal requirements, and tools like Microsoft Office Suite or referencing software is vital. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are essential soft skills. These capabilities ensure accuracy, compliance, and the effective communication of scientific data to diverse audiences in the healthcare industry.

What types of projects can I expect to work on as a Contract Medical Writer?

As a Contract Medical Writer, you may work on a variety of projects including clinical trial protocols, regulatory submissions, scientific manuscripts, patient education materials, and medical communications for conferences or publications. The work is typically project-based, with deadlines and deliverables defined by clients or pharmaceutical companies. You will often collaborate remotely with clinical researchers, regulatory teams, and subject matter experts to gather information and ensure accuracy. This diversity of projects keeps the role dynamic and allows for continuous learning in different therapeutic areas or document types.

How much do contract writers get paid?

Contract medical writers typically earn between $50 and $150 per hour, depending on experience, specialization, and project complexity. Rates can vary based on the scope of work, required expertise, and whether the role is freelance or through an agency.
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Sr Medical Writer, Redaction (Clinical Trial Transparency)

Sr Medical Writer, Redaction (Clinical Trial Transparency)

Syneoshealth

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$80K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Syneos Health rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 71 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Sr Medical Writer, Redaction (Clinical Trial Transparency)

Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress.
Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.
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 deliver - for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.
Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:
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 building an inclusive culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose - Driven to Deliver - which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone's life.
We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.

Job Responsibilities

1. Authoring and Quality Assurance of Project Activities
  • Executes project specific activities with high quality and in defined timelines according to standard processes and operating procedures
  • Marking /QC/Review and/or editing of pertinent documents such as:
  • Clinical study documents or any other documents for regulatory submission i.e., clinical study reports, patient narratives, clinical summaries etc. for different regulations (EMA policy 0070, Health Canada PRCI, EUCTR regulation, final rule-NIH)
  • Protocol and results summaries to support clinical trial disclosure commitments
  • Systematically perform quality control checks of documents prepared by colleagues against pre-specified checklist generated in the project or SOP
  • Perform detailed analyses on a planned and ad hoc basis, relating to processes and their outputs
  • Ensure to abide with Client process
2. Additional Activities
  • Completion of Internal and Client specific training.
  • Assist in mentoring and training of team members depending upon project requirement(s)

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 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.

Salary Range:

$80,600.00 - $145,000.00

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.

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.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

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.


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