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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$67K - $151K *

Accelerate your career in a dynamic environment, providing scientific expertise to ensure compliance and reliability in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes across external partners and uphold globa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$237K - $296K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in oncology by leading clinical development and medical affairs. Collaborate across functions to advance pivotal programs and ensure operational excellence in a f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Advance technical documentation by creating user-friendly content for APIs and software products. Collaborate with teams to enhance clarity and usability, leveraging AI tools to streamline processes a...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $148K *

Join us to lead strategic marketing initiatives that drive demand generation and customer engagement in the life sciences sector. Leverage your scientific expertise and marketing skills to deliver imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $94K *

Pioneer impactful scientific projects in healthcare consulting, leading teams in Rare Diseases and Value & Access. Drive business development, manage junior staff, and enhance client relationships whi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $139K *

Drive quality excellence by overseeing compliance and CAPA processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic envi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $121K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by auditing computer system validations and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $171K *

Champion day-to-day manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, and team development while achieving production goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across multiple shifts...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $220K *

Shape advanced analytics and reporting solutions for global clinical trials. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data into actionable insights, driving medical monitoring and decision-m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of innovative medical devices, transforming concepts into market-ready solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $205K *

Innovate clinical strategies and oversee trial execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze safety and efficacy data, ensuring compliance with regulations while achieving program mi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $168K *

Join a dynamic team to shape next-gen Smart OR solutions, driving R&D strategies for surgical visualization. Collaborate across disciplines to translate needs into impactful product features that enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$254K - $382K *

Pioneer innovative clinical strategies as a senior medical leader, driving excellence in study execution and client engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and oper...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Shape your career by managing clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficiently and effectively...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Innovate by leading medical writing strategies for drug marketing applications. Manage timelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful submissions to regulatory authorities...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming data into actionable insights. As a Senior Analyst, you'll tackle complex challenges, support strategic initiatives, and collaborate with experts to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance of promotional materials with Canadian regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and approve content, providing regulatory insights and prac...

Ontario, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $167K *

Drive impactful AI evaluations by leading business analysis initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure proposed solutions meet real needs and deliver measurable value, ultimately guiding...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $138K *

Analyze complex insurance risks and determine premium rates for large employer groups. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate reporting and propose competitive rates based on thorough data...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$84K - $138K *

Analyze complex insurance risks and determine premium rates for large employer groups. Collaborate with departments to ensure accurate reporting and propose competitive rates based on thorough data an...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$84K - $138K *

Champion the assessment of insurance risks and premium rates for complex employer groups, ensuring compliance with guidelines while collaborating across departments to enhance reporting accuracy and s...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$163K - $239K *

Lead and transform the Global Quality Auditing teams, ensuring compliance and quality in clinical development and regulatory affairs. Drive strategic initiatives, manage global audits, and foster coll...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare insights into actionable strategies by synthesizing research, conducting assessments, and collaborating with teams to drive client success in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Champion the creation of precise medical documents, collaborating with clinical teams to ensure clarity and compliance. Lead writing activities for protocols and reports, while mentoring junior writer...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $113K *

Shape business solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize requirements. Drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with strategic objectives while supporti...

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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.