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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$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

$149K - $202K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative HCP non-personal promotional strategies for prostate cancer. Lead impactful campaigns, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive insights for improved pa...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $125K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management systems by driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing KPI processes, and collaborating with IT and stakeholders to optimize reporting and auto...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $220K *

Engage with key stakeholders as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, driving prelaunch and launch strategies. Build trusted relationships, deliver scientific insights, and influence adoption in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the creative vision for multiple brands, driving innovative solutions and fostering collaboration across teams. Oversee creative strategy, inspire talent, and ensure high standards in a dynamic e...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical trial processes through effective management, budget negotiation, and regulatory support, while building collaborative relationships with research in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead sales enablement initiatives by transforming market insights into impactful tools that enhance seller performance. Collaborate across teams to drive measurable improvements in win rates and sales...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic medical initiatives across projects, providing expert guidance and oversight on clinical trials to ensure successful development of therapies in psychiatry...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance clinical database design, driving efficiency and innovation in data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in clinical tria...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with federal health agencies to create impactful science writing and strategic content. Engage with stakeholders, synthesize complex information, and deliver high-qua...

Silver Spring, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K - $304K *

Shape operational strategies for complex clinical studies globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal development, budget creation, and client engagement, while mentoring c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $139K *

Drive strategic growth by managing client relationships and leading account teams. Oversee financial management and ensure team development while fostering a collaborative environment to enhance agenc...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Champion the execution of a comprehensive medical affairs plan for renal cancer theranostics, driving cross-functional alignment and strategic initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and advance clini...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead clinical trial operations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality data while managing complex projects and teams. Collaborate across departments to meet client expectations and maintain complia...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Lead the transformation of healthcare economics and analytics, driving financial performance and value-based care strategies. Collaborate with executives to translate complex data into actionable insi...

Baltimore, MDRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Elevate healthcare by educating providers on oncology solutions. As a Medical Science Liaison, you'll leverage your expertise to support commercial goals, engage with KOLs, and enhance understanding o...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of technical proposals by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create compelling, scientifically accurate documents that meet client needs and drive business success in the li...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and enhancements for healthcare ambulatory software. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features, manage product lifecycles, and ensure align...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies for developer-facing solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging, drive customer engagement, and ensure successful deployments, al...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Drive impactful clinical trials by providing medical oversight and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to manage safety profiles and support business development, enhancing dr...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $188K *

Champion the development of innovative tools for customer service teams, enhancing agent efficiency and service quality. Collaborate across departments to drive product strategy, leveraging data and u...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $235K *

Transform AI/ML systems by leading end-to-end development of innovative solutions. Tackle complex challenges in medical synthesis and help define and deploy advanced features that enhance user experie...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions in translational biology, driving product strategy and commercialization. Collaborate across teams to enhance offerings that accelerate research and deliver insights in l...

St. Charles, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful cost management strategies, oversee project budgets, and enhance client value through effective analysis and reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and suppo...

Birmingham, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.