Senior Medical Writer Jobs

Explore senior medical writer opportunities for experienced professionals who translate complex medical and scientific information into clear, accurate content. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles across medical communications, clinical research, pharmaceutical development, and healthcare.

What Senior Medical Writers Do

Senior medical writers develop and review materials for scientific, clinical, regulatory, and healthcare audiences. Depending on the role, they may write clinical study reports, protocols, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, medical education content, or materials for healthcare professionals. They collaborate with researchers, clinicians, statisticians, regulatory experts, and clients to ensure content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with applicable standards.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong scientific writing, editing, and project-management skills, along with the ability to interpret clinical data and explain technical concepts clearly. Many roles require a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in a life-sciences or related field and several years of medical writing experience. Familiarity with clinical research, regulatory guidance, publication practices, and document review workflows may also be valuable.

Career Paths and Work Settings

Senior medical writers work at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical communications agencies, contract research organizations, healthcare organizations, and consulting firms. Career paths may lead to principal or lead writer positions, medical writing management, regulatory strategy, publications leadership, or broader scientific communications roles.

Find Senior Medical Writer Jobs on Ladders

Browse senior medical writer openings and discover opportunities designed for experienced professionals. Ladders focuses on vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you explore positions that match your expertise, industry interests, and career goals. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

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$90K - $100K *

Advance your career by developing impactful scientific content for diverse medical communication projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into compelling narratives...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading impactful medical writing projects, mentoring junior writers, and collaborating with diverse teams to produce high-quality scientific communications that meet industry stan...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $140K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Medical Writer, where you'll lead the creation of critical regulatory documents for clinical trials, ensuring accuracy and compliance while managing client relationsh...

Markham, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Medical Writer, collaborating on impactful HEOR/RWE publications in rare and cardiovascular diseases. Join a dynamic team to deliver high-quality scientific content a...

Philadelphia, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Optimize the development of high-quality medical content, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client strategies while collaborating across teams to meet project timelines and elevate communications i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading high-quality clinical writing projects, mentoring peers, and fostering client relationships in a collaborative, remote environment. Drive innovation and best practices in m...

Ontario, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Advance impactful medical communications by crafting precise, engaging content. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with client objectives while mentoring junior s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping regulatory documents and medical communications. Play a key role in supporting product development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure com...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of medical communications by crafting high-quality, scientifically accurate content. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful resources that meet client needs while mentori...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the landscape of medical communications by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality deliverables, mentoring junior writers, and fostering client relationships while navigating complex p...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality medical writing. You'll lead the creation of essential documents for clinical studies, ensuring clarity and compliance with regulatory standards...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $175K *

Lead the creation of high-quality medical writing deliverables, ensuring clarity and compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate across departments to manage projects and mentor junior writers w...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $87K *

Contribute to impactful strategy and analytics projects, collaborating with stakeholders and managing project activities. Leverage your expertise in medical writing to deliver high-quality publication...

Toronto, ONRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of clinical research by leading medical writing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior writers to ensure high-quality deliverables that advance in...

Blue Bell, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $210K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing high-quality regulatory documents for global submissions. Lead cross-functional projects, mentor junior writers, and ensure compliance with industry standard...

Delaware, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $175K *

Oversee the development and execution of medical writing projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality documents and ment...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading medical writing projects in a regulatory environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality documents, ensuring compliance with industry standa...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $175K *

Champion the creation of high-quality regulatory documents, managing writing tasks and leading reviews. Collaborate across teams to ensure clarity and compliance, mentoring junior writers while delive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform scientific insights into compelling content by developing high-quality publications for a dynamic oncology account. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive growth and ensure imp...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $210K *

Champion the development of regulatory documents for global submissions, managing timelines and cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards while mentoring...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research by leading the preparation and quality control of critical medical documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with cros...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality medical writing for regulatory submissions, collaborating with clinical scientists to ensure clarity and compliance across various documents while mentoring...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $183K *

Lead the charge in developing clinical evidence strategies and scientific documentation to support regulatory submissions and product lifecycle decisions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

Fremont, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Drive high-quality medical content development across multiple projects, ensuring strategic alignment and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver compelling communications...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality medical writing for regulatory submissions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity and compliance in clinical documentation while mentor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior medical writer do?question toggle

    A senior medical writer creates, edits, and reviews scientific, clinical, regulatory, or healthcare content. Typical deliverables can include clinical study documents, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, and medical education materials.

  • What qualifications are typically required for senior medical writer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but many roles call for a degree in a life-sciences or related discipline, substantial medical writing experience, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to interpret scientific or clinical data.

  • Where do senior medical writers work?question toggle

    Senior medical writers may work for pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, medical communications agencies, healthcare organizations, and consulting firms.

  • How much do senior medical writer jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, employer, and specialization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • What career opportunities can follow a senior medical writer role?question toggle

    Experienced writers may advance to lead or principal medical writer positions, manage writing teams, or move into regulatory strategy, publications leadership, or broader scientific communications.