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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant - Regulatory Project Manager
$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...
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Group Project Manager, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Advertising
$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...
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Senior Clinical Theranostic Specialist
$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...
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$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...
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$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...
1 week ago
$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...
1 week ago
Sr Expert, Regulatory Affairs Operations
$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...
6 days ago
Senior Director-Health Outcomes Liaison-Health Outcomes and Medical Engagement
$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...
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$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...
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Senior Support Solutions Specialist
$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...
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Regulatory Strategy Consultant
$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...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director, Medical Strategic Operations (Sponsorships)
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Clinical Trial Manager - Internal Medicine (U.S.)
$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...
5 days ago
Underwriter - Alternative Markets
$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...
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Associate Medical Director - Market Access Marketing
$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...
6 days ago
Senior Program Manager, Life Sciences
$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior AI Engineer (CCC Casualty / Claims Intelligence)
$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...
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$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior Financial Analyst (Clinical Solutions)
$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...
3 weeks ago
Account Director - Medical Communications
$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Oncology
$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...
Today
$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...
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Clinical Trial Manager, Class III Medical Devices
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Medical Writer - Medical Communications (Entry-Level)
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Consultant - Regulatory
$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
What does a senior medical writer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.