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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$68K - $103K *

Engage with a dynamic team to drive successful execution of HEOR projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes through strategic portfolio management and collaboration with cross-functi...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Drive the growth of a therapeutic portfolio by leveraging medical expertise and overseeing clinical trials. Collaborate across teams to shape strategies in cell and gene therapy, ensuring innovative...

Covington, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead multiple client engagements, driving innovative solutions and strategic direction. Foster cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment with a focus on deliver...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $332K *

Lead a dynamic team in shaping clinical development strategies for rare kidney diseases. Collaborate across functions to drive innovative trials, ensuring patient-centered approaches and operational f...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $120K *

Elevate your career by providing advanced technical expertise and leadership in marine consulting. Drive project success through assessments, audits, and investigations while fostering client relation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $230K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform compliance auditing by leading a team of REMS Auditors, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while fostering effective stakeholder communication and continuous quality improvement in t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $100K *

Elevate workforce planning by transforming data into impactful insights. Partner with leaders to build strategic forecasting tools and measure performance metrics, contributing to operational efficien...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare technology by owning the product roadmap, translating company goals into actionable tasks, and ensuring seamless delivery of AI-driven solutions that enhance p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $170K *

Drive growth and enhance client relationships by managing accounts, delivering strategic insights, and ensuring exceptional service in the Group Medicare sector. Collaborate with internal teams to opt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth and nurturing key customer relationships. This role focuses on expanding market presence, developing strategies, and ensuring exceptional service delivery to m...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$232K - $290K *

Unlock potential by leading field excellence initiatives, enhancing portfolio strategies, and driving operational readiness. Collaborate with sales leadership to optimize account planning and ensure e...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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Englewood, CORemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer data integration strategies by leveraging your expertise to guide clients in optimizing data flow into the Fusion platform, ensuring reliability and value across complex environment...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional client service in Medical Communications. Leverage your extensive expertise to manage accounts, drive strategy, and mentor a talented team while...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Oversee scientific content planning and execution across multiple accounts while managing client interactions, brand strategies, and resource allocation. Elevate business development efforts, fosterin...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading the development of a cutting-edge commercial data product for a pivotal pharma launch. Collaborate with stakeholders to design innovative analytics solutions and drive s...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage clinical expertise in healthcare consulting, driving improvements in perinatal care and women's health. Collaborate with leaders to analyze data, share best practices...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex implementations across provider and payor organizations. Drive project success through collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $157K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth by managing high-profile strategic accounts. Leverage your expertise in B2B sales to build relationships, develop proposals, and lead negotiations, ensuring c...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading digital lab consulting initiatives, driving strategy, and implementing solutions across manufacturing and quality control laboratories. Engage with stakeholders to opt...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $213K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical research by leading site activation strategies and ensuring efficient study start-up activities. Collaborate globally to drive operational excellence and mentor...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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3 days 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.