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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$191K - $280K *

The Senior Director of the Access Experience Team will lead strategic initiatives for clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, focusing on payer marketing and access strategies. This r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$312K - $444K *

Unlock potential by leading and executing clinical trials for oncology products. Collaborate with teams to design studies, monitor safety, and ensure compliance with regulations while driving innovati...

Alameda, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$282K - $444K *

Lead the charge in clinical risk management and safety surveillance for investigational and marketed products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust safety assessments and develop r...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $181K *

Help us drive scientific partnerships and insights in oncology as a Senior Medical Science Liaison. Engage with Thought Leaders to enhance patient access and inform clinical strategies, ensuring innov...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $172K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare innovation by collaborating with professionals to foster scientific knowledge, enhance patient outcomes, and drive product development initiatives through enga...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $164K *

Empower your career by managing a profitable middle-market construction book. Leverage your E&S underwriting expertise to build relationships, identify opportunities, and drive growth with minimal sup...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $220K *

Unlock project management excellence in Global Regulatory Affairs, driving timelines and compliance for drug submissions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate documentation and effective...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K *

Drive innovation and transform lives by leading regulatory strategies and submissions for clinical trials globally. Act as a key liaison for project teams to ensure compliance, operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $148K *

Play a key role in managing clinical trials, ensuring compliance and quality oversight of project deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet timelines and budget goals...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive excellence in clinical trial oversight, ensuring compliance and quality across all phases. Collaborate with site teams to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency while managing timelin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $235K *

Join a dynamic team to shape and implement cardiometabolic research strategies, driving high-impact initiatives that foster growth and operational excellence while collaborating across therapeutic are...

Indianapolis, INRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Drive impactful marketing strategies in the Healthcare sector, enhancing positioning and messaging. Collaborate cross-functionally to accelerate growth and establish thought leadership, ensuring relev...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $280K *

Champion analytical development by leading strategy and execution for pipeline products. Drive compliance and quality control while building a high-performing team in a dynamic environment focused on...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading global strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical organizations. Drive revenue growth through collaboration across teams, leveraging scientific expertise to influence decis...

Trenton, NJRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Champion the design and execution of eCOA studies, ensuring compliance and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality clinical outcomes while managing multiple pro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting clear, user-friendly documentation for digital healthcare applications. Collaborate with developers and experts to ensure accurate, accessible materials that e...

Baltimore, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive strategic CMC regulatory leadership for late-stage and marketed products, ensuring compliance and quality in submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence outcomes and engage...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate clinical research by monitoring trials, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Collaborate with investigators to achieve study goals in dermatology and rheumatology, while working...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $219K *

Help us elevate Field Medical operations by optimizing processes, enhancing communication, and driving strategic initiatives to ensure effective engagement and alignment across teams in a dynamic heal...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance healthcare operations, streamline workflows, and drive measurable improvements in patient care across diverse markets and health plans...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to manage medical communications projects from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, budget adherence, and timely delivery of high-quality content and ser...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $281K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of oncology research! This key role involves designing and leading clinical trials, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with global experts to advance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of hematology-oncology by serving as a Senior Medical Science Liaison. You'll build scientific relationships, provide insights, and support the launch of innovati...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of hematology-oncology by serving as a Senior Medical Science Liaison. Build scientific relationships, provide insights, and support the launch of innovative ther...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Join us to empower the hematology-oncology community as a Senior Medical Science Liaison. Build scientific relationships, share insights, and support the launch of innovative therapies for cutaneous T...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.