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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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that shapes global regulatory strategy in a fast-paced environment. You will lead comprehensive regulatory plans, ensuring alignment and execution from development to post-marketing, impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead complex project management initiatives across multiple channels in the pharmaceutical advertising sector. Oversee cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery within budget while mentoring ju...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $181K *

Innovate clinical strategies and optimize workflows for radiopharmaceuticals, driving adoption and institutional readiness. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure safe, compliant implementation of c...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology-focused medical strategies, leveraging clinical expertise and strategic insights to drive impactful marketing initiatives and foster key relationships within the...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$133K - $200K *

Accelerate clinical data management processes by leading data entry, ensuring quality, and overseeing database development for clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $200K *

Drive excellence in clinical data management by overseeing data processes, ensuring quality, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver timely and accurate results throughout the clinical trial lif...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of regulatory affairs by optimizing systems and workflows, ensuring compliance, and supporting global submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity a...

Durham, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $294K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging data-driven insights and strategic problem-solving. Lead payer engagement initiatives, manage substantial budgets, and influence key stakeholders to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $104K *

Champion innovative training solutions by assessing client needs, designing impactful learning experiences, and evaluating outcomes to enhance performance across diverse audiences in a dynamic environ...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Join as a critical team member to manage and enhance productivity platforms, ensuring stability, security, and user satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to drive operational maturity and navigate co...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive regulatory strategy across major programs, leading high-impact submissions and authority engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize clinical development and ensure complianc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $219K *

Optimize medical sponsorship strategies and operations by collaborating with stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring timely execution of congress activities while enhancing process efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $222K *

Oversee clinical trial management activities, ensuring quality and efficiency from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and sponsors to drive successful outcomes in a patient-focus...

Durham, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $137K *

Shape underwriting strategies by leveraging expertise in medical liability insurance to build relationships, analyze risks, and drive profitability through collaboration and innovative practices. Lead...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic content development across diverse medical communications projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, accurate, and compliant con...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Life Sciences programs, ensuring alignment with customer commitments. Drive delivery across teams, proactively addressing risks and building a PMO as the business s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $225K *

Transform the future of auto claims by designing AI agents that enhance decision-making and streamline processes. Join a dynamic team to build innovative solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research through statistical expertise. Collaborate with medical professionals to design, analyze, and report on clinical studies, ensuring complianc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, supporting project teams in clinical trials. You'll analyze budgets, manage general ledger functions, and ensure accurate financial reporting whil...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving client success in oncology. As a key leader, you'll manage relationships, oversee project delivery, and foster growth across a diverse portfolio, ensuring high...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical study projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee project execution, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while collaboratin...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research by managing complex studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficien...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $156K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by managing the execution and oversight of Class III medical device studies. Collaborate with teams and ensure compliance, quality standards, and operational succes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K *

Contribute to impactful medical content creation by synthesizing complex data, collaborating with experts, and delivering high-quality materials on time and within budget, all while enhancing patient...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape client success by leading complex consulting projects, integrating diverse workstreams into actionable insights, and driving high-quality deliverables while fostering team growth and managing st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 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.