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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Manager, Clinical Operations
$136K - $171K *
Pioneer clinical trial excellence by leading operational planning and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery of clinical studies while mentoring j...
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Senior Direct Response Copywriter - High-Ticket Coaching (Remote)
$75K - $90K *
Tackle the challenge of crafting compelling direct-response copy across multiple platforms, driving engagement and conversions for a high-impact men's coaching company. Collaborate closely with market...
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Senior Director, Clinical Operations
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership in clinical operations, enhancing client partnerships, and driving account growth. This role demands expertise in managing global teams and navigatin...
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Quality & Compliance Manager, Computer System Validation
$91K - $120K *
Drive quality assurance and compliance for GxP computerized systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Planner, driving financial health and vendor coordination across multiple brands while ensuring project success through strategic planning and effective communi...
2 weeks ago
Senior Site Management Associate
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing site operations and vendor relations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in clinical research projects. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance training...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive clinical study strategies and execution, ensuring compliance and quality in research initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop protocols and manage trials, while mentoring junior tea...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Programs
$160K - $190K *
Join a team that's driving excellence in clinical operations, leading global studies and ensuring regulatory compliance. Utilize your project management expertise to enhance efficiency and maintain hi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Support project management by coordinating study documentation, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance. Leverage expertise in clinical research to enhance study start-up and execution, while...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the quality assurance efforts for commissioning, qualification, and validation across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards while collaborating with cross-function...
4 weeks ago
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Lymphoma (Lacutamab)
$215K - $230K *
Lead the charge in advancing scientific engagement and strategy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison, you'll build relationships, share insights, and support medical affa...
3 weeks ago
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Lymphoma (Lacutamab)
$215K - $230K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, engaging with key stakeholders in hematology-oncology. Leverage your expertise to enhance scientific understanding and suppor...
3 weeks ago
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Lymphoma (Lacutamab)
$215K - $230K *
Unlock potential by serving as a scientific expert in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, building relationships with healthcare professionals, and driving medical strategy for lacutamab. Collaborate across di...
3 weeks ago
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Lymphoma (Lacutamab)
$215K - $230K *
Explore the forefront of hematology as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, driving scientific engagement and insights in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance medical s...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Investigator Grants
$198K - $298K *
Elevate your career by leading global investigator grants strategy and operations. Drive integration, governance, and financial controls while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compl...
4 days ago
Senior EP Mapping Specialist - CAS
$130K - $140K *
Elevate healthcare by providing clinical and technical support for cardiac mapping solutions. Collaborate with clinicians and sales teams to enhance patient outcomes and drive business growth in a dyn...
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Medical Information Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Champion the delivery of critical medical information to healthcare professionals, ensuring safe product use through expert responses and support. Collaborate across teams to manage inquiries, adverse...
1 week ago
$100K - $165K *
Join a dynamic team to craft compelling technical narratives that illuminate product innovations and customer stories, enhancing understanding for AI engineers and technical leaders. Collaborate close...
4 weeks ago
Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance (US)
$112K - $223K *
Lead global pharmacovigilance initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while guiding teams through complex safety reporting challenges across diverse therapeutic areas and trial pha...
2 weeks ago
Associate Medical Director (Promotional Medical Education)
$100K - $125K *
Manage a team of medical writers to develop impactful scientific content, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive medical strategies and delivera...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$86K - $143K *
Drive clinical project success by overseeing regional CRAs, ensuring compliance with protocols, and optimizing site performance. Collaborate on recruitment strategies and support the project team with...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Director, DMPK Project Leader
$177K - $338K *
Champion DMPK project leadership by ensuring high-quality data delivery and supporting drug candidate progression through innovative modeling and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic biotech en...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr Dir Regulatory Intelligence & FDA Engagement
$203K - $305K *
Transform regulatory intelligence by leading a global strategy that identifies and implements evolving regulatory requirements across diverse healthcare sectors, ensuring compliance and strategic alig...
1 week ago
$150K *
Drive effective claims management and data analytics to enhance risk operations across diverse property portfolios, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making in a collaborative envi...
4 weeks ago
Product Manager (CMC expertise)
$100K - $120K *
Drive product strategy by leveraging CMC expertise to translate customer needs into actionable requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user-focused solutions in an agile env...
1 week ago
What does a senior medical writer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.