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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$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...

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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

$89K - $148K *

Drive quality excellence in new product introductions, ensuring compliance and efficiency through risk management, validation, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes by leading technical initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $175K *

Champion the design and planning of federal healthcare facilities, enhancing patient care through innovative solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize healthcare delivery and ens...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful design solutions for federal healthcare facilities, enhancing patient care through master planning and programming. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize healthcare del...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Elevate brand presence by crafting compelling marketing content that aligns with strategic objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality materials that engage customers a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $116K *

Elevate your career by joining a team that reviews and edits informed consent forms, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring new editors and enhancing organizational knowledge in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you create clear, concise technical manuals that define system architecture and operational techniques, collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure accuracy...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing production equipment and automation processes in the pharmaceutical industry. Lead cross-functional efforts to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $147K *

Manage quality assurance processes for Class II medical devices, ensuring reliability and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate defects, implement corrective actions, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$333K - $450K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative clinical strategies to enhance patient safety and streamline Phase 2/3 programs, while collaborating with discovery teams and ensuring regulatory compliance in...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$333K - $450K *

Drive innovative clinical strategies to enhance development cycles and ensure patient safety. Collaborate with teams to design robust Phase 2/3 programs and lead Phase 1 testing, while managing extern...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$333K - $450K *

Partner with us to develop innovative clinical strategies that enhance patient safety and streamline Phase 2/3 programs, while collaborating with discovery teams and external stakeholders to drive imp...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $133K *

Engage in complex large-molecule bioanalytical method development, leading scientific studies and collaborating with clients to deliver innovative solutions that support drug development programs...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $132K *

Drive impactful journalism by shaping coverage and enhancing editorial standards in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver insightful analysis on the evolving insurance a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$203K - $304K *

Champion innovative operational strategies in clinical research, driving excellence in bid defense meetings and proposal development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance study execution...

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3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $145K *

Drive growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in risk management and medical education. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals, manage sales pipelines, and ensure alignment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform market access strategies by leading diverse projects, mentoring teams, and driving client engagement while navigating complex healthcare landscapes and delivering value-driven insight across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of self-funded insurance by leading risk evaluation and proposal management. Collaborate with sales and underwriting partners to optimize case strategies and enhance market competitiv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $230K *

Shape the future of clinical research by overseeing and executing innovative clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data supports product strategies, while mai...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical development by leveraging your expertise in ophthalmology and beyond. Collaborate across functions to drive innovative strategies and enhance patient...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive transformative change in underwriting capabilities, leveraging AI tools for research and analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to turn concepts into actionable insights...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving transformative research and analysis to enhance underwriting capabilities. Collaborate cross-functionally to turn concepts into actionable insights, leveraging AI tools for...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.