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 *

Empower growth by orchestrating RFP strategies, developing proposals, and closing contracts. Engage with biotech clients to ensure satisfaction and drive sales success through effective communication...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $216K *

Lead the technical implementation of a large-scale platform modernization program, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and providing hands-on guidance across multiple teams and vendors for s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $243K *

Shape the future of customer data management by leveraging your expertise to deliver strategic insights and solutions that drive business value for clients while collaborating with cross-functional te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $140K *

Analyze complex sales landscapes to exceed ambitious targets, build trusted relationships with senior clients, and drive revenue growth through innovative strategies and cross-functional collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Champion scientific engagement by building relationships with key stakeholders, translating clinical data into actionable insights, and driving prelaunch strategies in a dynamic environment. Operate i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Analyze technical sales opportunities from discovery to close, leveraging AI tools and client data to drive business cases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K *

Drive growth in the Endovascular business by fostering strategic partnerships, achieving sales goals, and supporting physicians with innovative technologies within your designated territory, ensuring...

Maine, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $125K *

Serve as the primary liaison for key clients, ensuring satisfaction and engagement through tailored solutions and proactive strategies. Drive retention and maximize value by leveraging a comprehensive...

Iselin, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $299K *

Transform the landscape of Immunology by leading real-world data strategies, driving evidence generation, and influencing clinical outcomes through innovative research and analytics. Collaborate with...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $185K *

Unlock growth through consultative sales in clinical research. Collaborate with biotech leaders to enhance global health by managing strategic accounts and delivering innovative solutions that advance...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical trials by managing operations, analyzing data, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure compliance and optimize outcomes for innovative treatme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Optimize clinical trial management by overseeing planning, execution, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive innovative treatments while resolving c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Execute clinical trial management activities, ensuring quality outcomes and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and build strong relationships with stake...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower a high-performing sales team to drive strategic growth and customer engagement in the biopharma sector. Lead complex sales initiatives, build executive relationships, and translate business st...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $257K *

Pioneer our pre-sales function as a Senior Solutions Engineer, shaping strategies and best practices while collaborating with teams to deliver tailored technical solutions and drive customer success a...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead critical publishing projects in regulatory operations, supporting cross-functional teams and mentoring junior members while ensuring successful electronic submissions of regulatory documents...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $402K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading strategic payer engagement and health systems initiatives. Drive execution of medical affairs plans while mentoring a high-performing team to enhance access and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $192K *

Unlock potential by driving new business growth through actionable health intelligence. Build relationships, identify client needs, and showcase solutions to enhance employee wellbeing and manage heal...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $240K *

Drive scientific engagement as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, fostering relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise in cardiovascular disease to sup...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Advance clinical trial execution by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of innovative therapies. Collaborate with stakeholders to navigate product life cycles from concept to comm...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $225K *

Partner with us to develop and implement strategic marketing initiatives that drive engagement and decision-making among hospital executives for our advanced medical technologies, enhancing our presen...

Mahwah, NJRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead and manage complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction and timely delivery through effective coordination across multiple teams and departments. Drive project success from i...

San Marcos, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $230K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology care by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, driving product adoption, and ensuring patient access to innovative therapies in a dynamic biopharma...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $155K *

Transform healthcare by providing clinical and technical support for cardiac mapping solutions. Collaborate with clinicians and engineers to enhance patient outcomes while driving sales and training i...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Shape the future of oncology by driving product success and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals. Lead initiatives that enhance patient access and deliver innovative solutions i...

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.