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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$180K - $275K *

Elevate the biotech landscape by designing intuitive workflows and scalable SaaS solutions. As a founding Product Designer, you'll shape user experiences, collaborate closely with teams, and ensure im...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing CMC strategies to optimize manufacturing processes and commercial operations, ensuring alignment with project goals through effective collaboration across t...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $205K *

Champion the design and execution of clinical trials, ensuring data integrity and safety while collaborating across teams to advance innovative antibody therapies and support regulatory compliance...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction by providing expert technical support for analytical instruments. Collaborate with teams to drive improvements and deliver impactfu...

Hillsboro, ORRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $130K *

Lead the charge in product ownership by defining features, prioritizing backlogs, and maximizing Agile team value. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of impactful solutions tha...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower the execution of CMC strategies by collaborating across teams to enhance production, streamline operations, and drive commercial success for innovative therapeutics and diagnostics, ensuring a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform clinical trial management by overseeing site operations and monitoring deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely execution of complex trials in derma...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Redefine educational excellence by leading grant development and scientific writing initiatives. Collaborate with healthcare experts to create impactful educational programs and publications that enha...

Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$306K - $382K *

Champion innovative oncology strategies by leading a national field medical team, driving scientific engagement, and ensuring compliance while enhancing operational effectiveness across multiple tumor...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $126K *

Unlock potential by guiding healthcare organizations through complex Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance regulatory reporting and drive financial performa...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic business development initiatives that connect biopharmaceutical executives with tailored commercial solutions. Drive growth through relationship-building and inno...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Lead efforts to enhance patient access and exceed performance goals while navigating a co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative training solutions by designing and developing high-quality instructional materials. Collaborate with experts to create engaging learning experiences that meet diverse needs and en...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the development and execution of clinical study designs, ensuring effective project management and collaboration across teams. Your expertise will drive the success of clinical trials...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$132K - $172K *

Lead pharmacovigilance operations and safety science initiatives, ensuring compliance and quality in drug safety reporting. Oversee vendor performance, manage safety data, and contribute to regulatory...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of drug manufacturing by leading MSAT initiatives, ensuring robust processes and compliance across global CDMOs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellenc...

New Providence, NJRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $139K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving excellence in clinical trial contracts. As a Senior Site Contracts Manager, you'll negotiate and manage site budgets and agreements, collaborating with key stak...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $118K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing consumer experiences through innovative solutions. Leverage your technical expertise in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and impa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $151K *

Lead data management efforts for clinical trials, ensuring quality, compliance, and integration across platforms. Collaborate with teams and vendors, strategize on project deliverables, and implement...

San Diego, CARemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in developing impactful scientific content across therapeutic areas while managing projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring strategic alignment with client objectives to enhance brand v...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower customer success by serving as the primary technical contact, enhancing solution stability and satisfaction through expert guidance and relationship building in a dynamic, fast-paced environme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Oversee the operational planning and execution of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while managing cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, budgets, and quality o...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in complex H&S compliance projects while mentoring staff, managing client relationships, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and professionalism in a remote work environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative demand generation strategies that drive pipeline growth and market engagement. Collaborate across departments to optimize campaigns and mentor teams, ensuring al...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing precision medicine access by collaborating with laboratories to optimize testing workflows and strengthen stakeholder relationships, ensuring patients receive the right tr...

Parsippany, NJRemote

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.