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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$117K - $176K *

Empower your career by leading cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives that drive strategic pursuits. Utilize your expertise in clinical development and storytelling to enhance customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of high-quality clinical documents for global regulatory submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data-driven messaging aligns with...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $201K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality clinical and regulatory documents. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance clinical trial execution while mentoring a team of medical...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Transform complex scientific data into clear medical communications. Lead multiple projects in Oncology, guiding writers and ensuring high editorial standards while engaging with clients to support th...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $135K *

Partner with us to lead comprehensive RFP and proposal processes, crafting persuasive technical content and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our credibility in the healthcare secto...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading consultancy projects, managing workstreams, and enhancing client relationships. Contribute to business growth through strategic development and deliver impactful client...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful medical communications. As a Senior Account Manager, you'll lead strategic projects for pharmaceutical clients, ensuring quality and timely executi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion global labeling strategy for innovative therapies, leading complex initiatives from development to post-approval. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and high-quality...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive the creation of high-quality clinical documents, ensuring scientific rigor and compliance. Collaborate with teams to mentor writers and manage projects, while maintaining timelines an...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), ensuring compliance and quality in pharmacovigilance processes while supporting project activities and client needs within agreed...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$189K - $246K *

Shape the future of biologic product development by leading CMC documentation strategy and execution, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific rigor across submissions. Collaborate with cross-fun...

San Diego, CARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving medical writing excellence in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in regulatory submissions, while enhancing corp...

Caro, MIRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Transform clinical data into engaging scientific content with growth opportunities. Collaborate, communicate, and adhere to guidelines in a dynamic environment, supporting varied projects across forma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $176K *

Help us redefine clinical development narratives by leading cross-functional teams to create compelling, strategic stories that enhance customer engagement and drive successful bid defenses, ultimatel...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within our Medical capability, ensuring successful execution and meaningful outcomes. Collaborate with teams and clients, driving timelines and fostering r...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $348K *

Transform clinical research through expert medical management and support. Collaborate with teams to ensure protocol integrity, provide training, and contribute to business development while maintaini...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $145K *

Shape the future of regulatory writing by leading medical documentation efforts, ensuring clarity and compliance across diverse projects while mentoring junior writers and collaborating with cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $129K *

Lead the charge in developing competitive proposals and client services, enhancing operational excellence across clinical research programs. Collaborate with global teams to ensure high-quality submis...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$254K - $382K *

Transform clinical research by leading strategic medical initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive innovation and mentor future leaders while delive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $157K *

Drive impactful clinical data management across global projects, ensuring high-quality data delivery from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead process improvements while m...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the design and development of clinical databases while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and mentor team members...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $145K *

Elevate medical communications by developing high-quality, strategic content across therapeutic areas. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure accuracy and adherence to guidelines while supervisi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$191K - $238K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading medical strategy for prostate cancer projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scientific communication and strategic initiatives, ensuring ali...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $258K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Engagement Manager, leading complex consulting projects for pharmaceutical clients. Drive strategic medical initiatives, foster client relationships, and mentor teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion regulatory strategy initiatives to advance patient treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop regulatory pathways, support agency engagement, and ensure compliance, all wh...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.