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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$160K - $190K *

Champion the development and oversight of scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic brand planning and growth through effective client interactions and project managemen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative scientific communication by leading a dynamic team, managing client relationships, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based materials that align with strategic objectives and en...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $166K *

Lead the charge in managing site contract negotiations and agreements, ensuring alignment with clinical study timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contract processes and mento...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Champion the development and oversight of scientific content across diverse therapeutic areas while managing client relationships and brand strategy for multiple accounts, ensuring high-quality and im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $325K *

Unlock the potential of age-friendly health systems by providing strategic clinical leadership and guidance. Collaborate with health systems to implement the 4Ms framework, driving improvements in car...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Transform our proposal development process by crafting compelling narratives and presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance storytelling and optimize resources, ensuring our cap...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $157K *

Champion medical affairs for Photofrin and PDT, engaging with healthcare professionals and leading initiatives. This role offers autonomy and visibility, ideal for experienced Medical Affairs professi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive regulatory intelligence initiatives to ensure compliance and support clinical research. Collaborate with experts to assess regulatory changes, track global guidelines, and enhance impact assessm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Accelerate project success by leading complex software implementations, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams, manage risks, and mentor junior project manag...

Tucson, AZRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Unlock potential by overseeing clinical trial management, ensuring compliance and quality while coordinating teams to deliver innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $156K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage complex commercial contracts, balancing legal and business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive negotiations and enhance contracting process...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead strategic customer relationships in Bankruptcy Risk, ensuring retention and growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, drive customer success, and enhance valu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $235K *

Lead the charge in advancing cancer research by building key relationships, executing impactful territory plans, and providing educational insights to healthcare professionals in Immuno-Oncology acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading complex HEOR projects, collaborating with teams, and driving innovative solutions that align with organizational strategy while ensuring client satisfaction and project...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $197K *

Lead the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives to enhance market share and client relationships within designated therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $193K *

Contribute to high-quality proposal responses by developing compelling narratives, collaborating across teams, and ensuring compliance for Medicaid RFPs. Drive strategic writing efforts to enhance bid...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients and teams to manage projects, expectations, and delivery, ensuring high standards and strategic growth in a fast-paced medical affairs environment. Leverage experience to iden...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate customer success by developing strategies that enhance partnerships, drive retention, and foster growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional service and value real...

Rosemount, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by translating complex scientific data into clear, impactful communication. Collaborate across teams to shape strategy and elevate medical communications that enhance patient outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by driving business development in clinical research and medical imaging. Build strategic client relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to innovative healthcare...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $244K *

Empower the future of cardiovascular medicine by shaping pre-launch marketing strategies. Collaborate across teams to address unmet patient needs and drive innovative solutions in gene editing, ensuri...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $206K *

Shape the future of drug policy by leading clinical oversight and scientific direction for evidence reviews, translating complex clinical data into actionable insights for federal policymakers, and me...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of product marketing by bridging product and go-to-market teams. Drive impactful messaging, enablement, and strategies that resonate with audiences, ensuring alignment in a fast-paced...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate medical information to healthcare professionals and consumers. Your expertise will ensure reliable communication, compliance with regulations, and o...

Princeton, NJRemote

Reposted today

  •   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.