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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$150K - $165K *

Lead the charge in building strategic partnerships, ensuring seamless onboarding and implementation. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate partner needs into actionable requirements, driving gro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $221K *

Join us to lead global product launches, driving excellence through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll manage launch readiness and establish standar...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $260K *

Oversee regional sales strategies and lead a team to drive oncology product sales. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance market insights and ensure compliance while fostering team development and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of clinical research by leading project teams to achieve milestones, ensuring compliance and operational excellence throughout all phases of study management while fostering collabora...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $224K *

Unlock strategic partnerships by managing end-to-end contracting processes, ensuring optimal patient access through collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. Drive initiatives that...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Transform your career by driving oncology product success and building impactful relationships with healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient access and deliver innovative s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Inspire patient recruitment strategies by leading a dynamic team, collaborating with senior management, and leveraging innovative tools to enhance enrollment across clinical trials while ensuring dive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion clinical trial excellence by managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful out...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive global evidence strategy and scientific engagement by collaborating across teams to identify evidence gaps and shape priorities, impacting clinical and marketing efforts in the dental industry...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $233K *

Shape impactful marketing strategies for lung cancer programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive patient engagement and launch readiness. Lead initiatives that align with brand goals...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and quality through oversight, guidance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance site performance and study execution...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Champion impactful solutions by managing projects and customer support for dynamic pharmaceutical accounts. Collaborate with clients to drive HCP marketing strategies and ensure successful brand launc...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$265K - $314K *

Drive innovation in mental healthcare by leading engineering teams to enhance patient referral channels. Collaborate with product managers and health systems to build scalable solutions that transform...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $250K *

Transform healthcare by providing scientific expertise and insights to healthcare professionals. Engage in strategic partnerships, facilitate research opportunities, and enhance patient outcomes throu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$247K - $337K *

Lead CMC Pharmaceutical Development for small molecules, driving innovation and strategy from early development to commercialization while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence...

New Jersey, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$198K - $298K *

Lead the global strategy and governance for investigator grants, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy across regions. Drive integration of site payment processes and build scalable operations wh...

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4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $246K *

Take ownership of scientific communication strategies, leading a team to enhance publication efforts and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring compliance and maximizing impact at key conferenc...

Irvine, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $340K *

Lead the charge in generating impactful real-world evidence to support oncology products, ensuring alignment with market needs and regulatory requirements while collaborating across teams to drive evi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the design of user-centered digital experiences across platforms, blending creativity and technology. Collaborate with teams to create impactful solutions that engage users and align with strateg...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage with healthcare and life sciences organizations to drive sales growth. Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while building relationships with key stakeholders and expanding ac...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by serving as a clinical partner, bridging technology and practice. Engage with healthcare professionals to enhance workflows and ensure successful implementation of advanced medical...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $158K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative eligibility solutions and program integrity analytics. As a Product Manager, you'll drive product strategy, manage roadmaps, and enhance government services while...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of healthcare operations by leading transformative initiatives that enhance care management effectiveness, streamline workflows, and drive measurable outcomes across clinical programs...

Harrisburg, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $115K *

Lead client relationships and project management, ensuring satisfaction and profitability. Collaborate with teams to drive business development and mentor junior staff while maintaining high-quality s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex healthcare project initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and operational readiness while maintaining high standards of governance. Foster strong partnerships with clients, manag...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.