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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$91K - $163K *

Elevate customer experiences by developing and optimizing consumer journeys within a dynamic marketing organization, leveraging technical expertise and project management skills to drive innovative so...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $290K *

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Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $177K *

Drive impactful medical initiatives by shaping strategies in rare tumours. Collaborate with experts and cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and uphold medical independence while ensurin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $137K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$255K - $402K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $160K *

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New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $230K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $150K *

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Warrenville, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $249K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $119K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$177K - $221K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $172K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $242K *

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$138K - $243K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.