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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$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the end-to-end management of complex healthcare programs, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive successful implementations while maintaini...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Reimagine business improvement strategies as a senior contributor, leading high-impact initiatives across functions. Drive alignment, governance, and measurable outcomes while influencing stakeholders...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $190K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading a team of data scientists and analysts. Drive advanced analytics initiatives, foster collaboration with stakeholders, and ensure high-quality deliver...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $170K *

Champion regulatory strategies to accelerate product approvals and compliance. Lead a dynamic team in supporting innovative medical devices, ensuring alignment with global regulations while fostering...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $225K *

Drive the design and delivery of innovative AI-driven applications. Oversee the full development lifecycle, ensuring scalability and reliability in multi-tenant enterprise solutions while collaboratin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform complex clinical data into compelling copy that resonates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful healthcare campaigns, ensuring accuracy and brand voice across diverse...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K *

Transform medical monitoring processes by reviewing data, developing plans, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and resolve clinical issues. Support Medical Directors in enhancing projec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $107K *

Lead the charge in enhancing interoperability and medical documentation processes. As a Senior Process Improvement Professional, you'll design workflows, define operating models, and collaborate with...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $203K *

Drive innovation in heart health by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge wearable technology that empowers users with vital cardiovascular insights and proactive health ow...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $170K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $128K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $322K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $182K *

Lead the charge in clinical study management, overseeing strategy and execution for complex trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, budget adherence, and timely delivery...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $244K *

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Washington, PARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex underwriting projects for national clients. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop strategies and ensure compliance in the evolving leave industry, while mentori...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $197K *

Join a dynamic team as a key contributor, guiding global regulatory strategies for innovative animal health products. Collaborate with cross-functional partners and lead negotiations with regulatory a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Quality Control laboratories by providing technical oversight for startup, validation, and compliance across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring operational...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $143K *

Join us to lead the development and optimization of innovative clinical pharmacy products. Drive strategic initiatives, manage complex projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$228K - $285K *

Shape the future of market access by leading strategic account initiatives, fostering key relationships, and driving collaboration across teams to enhance product access and reimbursement in the oncol...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that drives the execution of integrated media plans, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while enhancing brand strategies in healthcare...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex operational workflows that enhance service delivery and client experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading a team of Pharmacovigilance Scientists to ensure compliant, high-quality safety surveillance for clinical products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Transform real-world data products into compelling market strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive go-to-market initiatives, ensuring impactful messaging and materials that resonat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory standards while fostering collaboration and quality improvement across multiple sites...

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  •   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.