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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$274K - $371K *

Lead the early phase clinical development of innovative therapeutics, collaborating across teams to design and execute trials. Your expertise will directly influence strategy, protocol development, an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $107K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance clinical quality and provider performance, driving measurable improvements in member experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategies and...

South Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $200K *

Elevate collaboration by building strong peer relationships with healthcare leaders and supporting medical initiatives to drive strategic insights and effective product development in the medical devi...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project documentation and technical reporting for large-scale mining initiatives. Collaborate across departments to ensure operational readiness and compliance with industry standards while ma...

Boise, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $200K *

Elevate healthcare technology by owning mobile and web apps that enhance clinician workflows. Drive product direction, prioritize initiatives, and ensure patient safety while leveraging AI to improve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $266K *

Accelerate global market access strategies for a transformative gene therapy portfolio. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely patient access while shaping payer policies and maintaining pricing...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $89K *

Contribute to business growth by developing new accounts and enhancing existing ones. Engage in personalized outreach, drive new opportunities, and collaborate with teams to achieve KPIs while documen...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $135K *

Drive project success by managing complex global clinical trials, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate across teams and time zones to foster relationships and...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $166K *

Optimize site contract management by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various legal agreements. Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely deliverables and serve as a subject matter expert i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $206K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical performance improvement projects for Medicare Provider Collaboration groups. Collaborate with teams to enhance population health outcomes, focusing on Stars qualit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$306K - $343K *

Join our team to lead pharmacovigilance efforts, ensuring safety oversight for investigational products, aligning strategies with regulatory requirements, and collaborating across teams to uphold part...

Menlo Park, CARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate product strategy and execution for US tax solutions, driving innovation and integration within the tax technology landscape while ensuring compliance and market alignment through collaboration...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$282K - $444K *

Transform global medical affairs with strategic insight and execution. Lead key initiatives in Pulmonary Hypertension while collaborating across teams to enhance patient outcomes and drive innovation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic project management team, overseeing strategic program delivery and ensuring successful project outcomes while fostering team growth and adherence to PMO standards...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$189K - $246K *

Lead clinical pharmacology strategies, integrating PK/PD assessments across development phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide decision-making and regulatory submissions, ensuring al...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $130K *

Drive risk management excellence by supporting insurance programs, streamlining processes, and providing actionable insights through data analysis and technology solutions. Collaborate with teams to e...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $201K *

Take ownership of regulatory strategy development for robotic systems, ensuring compliance and timely submissions. Collaborate with engineering and clinical teams to drive project success in securing...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of AI-enabled Medical Information strategies. Drive high-quality responses, oversee scientific content, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure laun...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Drive impactful oncology solutions by building relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance patient access and exceed performance goals while managing territory reso...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the implementation of innovative solutions, leading projects across strategic accounts to ensure seamless product delivery and customer satisfaction while optimizing processes and fostering c...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of global transitions by leading complex initiatives that ensure seamless execution and operational readiness. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive strategy, governance, and risk ma...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping evidence strategies and insights in health economics and outcomes research. Lead client engagements, oversee analytics, and drive impactful decision-making in biopharma and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing precision medicine by leveraging AI to provide cutting-edge educational support and scientific expertise on cancer biomarker tests while engaging key opinion...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$268K - $402K *

Drive strategic medical affairs initiatives in lung cancer, leading evidence generation and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product development and patient outcomes in oncology...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Champion integrated project management for complex pharmaceutical advertising, leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget while mentoring junior staff and enhanci...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.