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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$136K - $167K *

Unlock potential by serving as a forward-deployed consultant, collaborating with pharmaceutical teams to design innovative analytics and AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and dri...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $237K *

Partner with us to advance medical strategy as a Medical Science Liaison, engaging with KOLs and HCPs, interpreting scientific data, and fostering expert networks to improve patient outcomes in a dyna...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $171K *

Champion the delivery of complex clinical projects, ensuring quality, time, and cost objectives are met. Lead cross-functional teams, manage client expectations, and drive risk resolution while foster...

Cambridge, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by providing expert imaging support in a dynamic hospital environment. Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure optimal performance of diagnostic systems, enhancing patient care...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the creative landscape by leading innovative art direction and visual storytelling. Collaborate with a dynamic team to craft compelling concepts that resonate with our brand vision and inspi...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $168K *

Optimize internal monitoring processes by leading clinical evaluations and audits across operational functions. Drive compliance, enhance decision-making, and foster team development to ensure alignme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate customer insights by analyzing complex data to drive retention strategies. Collaborate with senior leaders to present actionable recommendations that enhance customer experience and operationa...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in medical oversight for clinical trials, ensuring high standards and executing timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance trial protocols and contribute to impactfu...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Lead the charge in promoting innovative oncology solutions while building strong relationships with healthcare professionals. Drive performance goals and enhance patient access through strategic engag...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $200K *

Elevate product management by driving vision, strategy, and execution across digital solutions in clinical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and operation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $232K *

Contribute to the safety and risk assessment of products throughout their lifecycle, providing medical expertise, conducting reviews, and ensuring compliance with pharmacovigilance regulations. Collab...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical trial sites, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the study lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient safety and site performance while driving su...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Engage with key stakeholders to promote oncology products, build relationships, and drive brand value. Utilize market insights to develop strategic plans, ensuring patient access and compliance while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $306K *

Lead the charge in strategic clinical trial delivery, fostering executive relationships and driving innovative solutions. Oversee project governance, financial health, and talent development while ens...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Drive compliance excellence by executing the Medicare Compliance Advisory program, ensuring adherence to CMS regulations. Collaborate with leadership to provide regulatory guidance, conduct audits, an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $215K *

Drive clinical development strategies for early cancer detection, overseeing rigorous study design and execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality data delivery that impacts patien...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $213K *

Lead the charge in site activation for clinical research projects, ensuring timely and compliant start-up. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage risks, mentor teams, and drive operational excellenc...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Optimize your career by managing regulatory submissions and workflows, ensuring compliance and quality in document preparation for oncology products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet ti...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial project setups and amendments. Collaborate with teams to ensure client requirements are met, while serving as a subject matter expert to enhance process eff...

Johnson City, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $240K *

Lead scientific strategy for clinical development of BHB-1893, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. Drive protocol design, data analysis, and e...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock product potential by leading the development of innovative food safety solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex industry challenges and drive scalable product strat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in litigation support sales, driving client engagement and revenue growth through expert consultation and strategic account management in a fast-paced environment...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of litigation support services. Join a dynamic team dedicated to client success, driving sales strategies, and enhancing customer satisfaction while achieving pers...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $230K *

Explore opportunities to drive oncology product success by building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, managing territory resources, and delivering impactful solutions that enhance pa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $256K *

Elevate clinical quality assurance by designing and executing strategies for compliance, audit management, and oversight of global clinical operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherenc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.