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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$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of biopharma by leading regulatory strategies, mentoring teams, and influencing product development. Collaborate with clients globally to ensure compliance and enhance public health t...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by shaping innovative medical communication strategies for pharmaceutical clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver evidence-based solutions, focusing on metabolic a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower regulatory excellence by guiding cross-functional teams in compliance and strategy. Leverage deep FDA knowledge to influence promotional materials and ensure adherence to evolving regulations...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $105K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project execution and operational excellence in medical communications. Leverage your project management skills to ensure timely delivery and high-qual...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $290K *

Transform clinical quality oversight by leading strategies for late-stage development, ensuring inspection readiness, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance compliance and quality culture...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$197K - $246K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading compliance initiatives, managing documentation, and ensuring regulatory adherence for pharmaceutical products. Collaborate with clients and teams to enh...

Ontario, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$217K - $271K *

Launch your career by owning the national Field Excellence model, managing operations for a groundbreaking oncology therapy. Collaborate with sales leaders to enhance prescriber access and streamline...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful scientific communication by overseeing content development across therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic alignment with client goals while managing a team and collaborating with various...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $254K *

Join our dynamic team to oversee clinical trials, ensuring quality and efficiency from start to finish. Leverage your expertise in project management and oncology to drive successful outcomes while co...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$219K - $285K *

Lead a regional team of MSLs to drive scientific engagement and strategy execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance field medical excellence and ensure alignment with corporate objectives whi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders in nephrology, driving impactful engagement and collaboration across teams to support the growth of FILSPARI® and enhance brand influence in th...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $195K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $121K *

Lead impactful training initiatives designed to empower customers globally. Utilize innovative methods and foster strong relationships to enhance learning experiences and drive success across diverse...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $183K *

Join a team that's driving growth in Medical Education by leading B2B sales initiatives. You'll develop strategies, manage a high-performing sales team, and collaborate with cross-functional partners...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$78K - $130K *

Join us to lead clinical operations for global trials, ensuring compliance and quality across monitoring and site management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive study success from start...

London, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $310K *

Transform clinical AI through rigorous scientific publications and evidence generation. Collaborate with diverse teams to lead complex projects, ensuring clarity and credibility in communications whil...

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4 days ago

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

$135K - $165K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Drive client satisfaction and project success as you lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project execution. Collaborate across departments to ensure quality and profitability while me...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $244K *

Lead the Oncology narrative and media strategy, driving impactful communications across channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand presence and storytelling, ensuring alignment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Pioneer GxP compliance in digital quality management, ensuring software and AI products meet regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality processes and support audits, drivin...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with senior stakeholders to enhance R&D efficiency in life sciences. Drive proposals, develop strategies, and ensure quality oversight while building networks to support business development an...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $220K *

Drive your career with a Senior Project Manager role overseeing clinical studies, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver successful project outc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex clinical trials, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality outcomes while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to enhance...

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  •   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.