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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$95K - $115K *

Drive successful clinical trial projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with GCP. Foster client relationships and mitigate risks while mentoring project m...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive AI security product marketing initiatives, focusing on buyer insights, competitive analysis, and effective sales enablement. Collaborate on launches and con...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join us to drive client relationships and business growth, managing complex accounts while ensuring delivery excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to create strategic account plans and lead new bu...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive customer retention by owning renewal strategies for public sector clients. Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to enhance workflows, forecast outcomes, and ensure seamless renewal experi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion the integration of AI and automation solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and user experiences. Drive projects from discovery to deployment...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $163K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $181K *

Advance your career by leading global clinical studies, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve strategic objec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by designing and executing innovative content workflows, leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and quality. Collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful, structured content acr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $230K *

Transform the oncology landscape by driving product success and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient access and deliver innovative so...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading reimbursement strategy and patient access excellence. Drive operational efficiency and provide expert guidance on specialty pharmaceutical reimbursement, focusing on GLP-1...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $300K *

Elevate oncology marketing strategies by leading KOL engagement and advocacy initiatives. Utilize market insights to shape brand strategy and launch planning for innovative therapies, ensuring complia...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $188K *

Drive operational risk enablement across regions by translating enterprise frameworks, building practitioner capabilities, and ensuring compliance with local regulations while fostering strong stakeho...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Help us ensure high-quality materials reach those who need them. As a key player in MLR submissions and production quality assurance, you'll streamline processes, perform quality checks, and collabora...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $107K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze complex healthcare data, identify trends, and drive clinical innovations that enhance outcomes for Medicare Advantage members. Collaborate with clinicians to translate i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $155K *

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Baltimore, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to design impactful training programs that enhance employee performance across various functions. Collaborate with leaders to implement innovative learning strategies and ensure ef...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Shape innovative AI solutions for healthcare by leading engagements, redesigning workflows, and ensuring successful implementation to create measurable client outcomes and drive efficiency across dive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the strategic execution of patient-facing AI, enhancing care journeys through innovative automated experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality, safety, and seamless integration...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize clinical project management by leading global trials, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor project members while maintai...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $135K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.