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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$102K - $120K *

Champion the creation of compelling RFP responses, collaborating globally to enhance business proposals and maintain quality standards, while managing vendor relationships and RFP databases to drive s...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $200K *

Reimagine healthcare access strategies by leading medical market access initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape evidence-based narratives that influence payer decisions and enhance brand...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Drive strategic medical market access initiatives by collaborating cross-functionally to shape evidence-based value narratives and influence healthcare decision-makers, ensuring optimal access to ther...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $174K *

Drive impactful labelling strategies for complex drug projects, ensuring compliance and quality across global markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product information and mentor...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$282K - $444K *

Lead clinical research activities for Atherosclerosis & Metabolism, focusing on MASH and obesity-related disorders. Oversee all phases of drug development, ensuring effective strategy, study design, e...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$282K - $444K *

Lead critical clinical research activities in Metabolism, focusing on MASH and obesity disorders. Manage late-stage development and studies, ensuring successful execution from strategy to publication...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $137K *

Join our dynamic team as you drive the underwriting of medical professional liability insurance, fostering relationships and supporting operational goals through leadership and collaboration with cros...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $137K *

Shape underwriting strategies by leveraging expertise in medical liability insurance to build relationships, analyze risks, and drive profitability through collaboration and innovative practices. Lead...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $137K *

Take ownership of underwriting medical professional liability insurance while driving cross-functional collaboration, fostering relationships, and achieving business goals through effective decision-m...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $137K *

Elevate your underwriting career by leveraging expertise in medical professional liability insurance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and operational efficiency while fo...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Champion innovative underwriting solutions in the A&E sector, driving new business and complex renewals. Collaborate with brokers and mentor junior teammates while ensuring exceptional service and pro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Underwriter, driving professional liability business in the A&E sector. Collaborate with brokers, mentor teammates, and enhance productivity in a dynamic environment fo...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$203K - $305K *

Shape the future of patient safety in cell therapy by leading safety science strategy, integrating clinical and real-world evidence, and guiding regulatory interactions to protect patients throughout...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform manufacturing processes through technical expertise and leadership, driving compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery and foster continuo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare planning by collaborating with clients and teams to develop innovative solutions that meet operational needs and design visions across diverse projects, ensuring regulatory complian...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Innovate within a dynamic engineering environment, applying standard techniques to enhance product quality and compliance. Collaborate on projects, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement in pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $325K *

Lead the charge in clinical development by providing scientific expertise, analyzing data, and driving study design for ADC programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective clinical trial...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $149K *

Elevate your career by leading scale-up processes in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance bioprocessing technologies and ensure seamless tech transfers for bio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic content development across diverse medical communications projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, accurate, and compliant con...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $232K *

Advance your career by leading clinical trial delivery, ensuring compliance and quality while managing project finances and stakeholder relationships. Collaborate with teams to meet recruitment target...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior QC Scientist, where you'll coordinate Quality Control activities, ensuring compliance and timely testing across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uph...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion risk management excellence by overseeing self-insurance programs, negotiating insurance coverage, and guiding loss prevention initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program eff...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Life Sciences programs, ensuring alignment with customer commitments. Drive delivery across teams, proactively addressing risks and building a PMO as the business s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$55K - $116K *

Empower your career by providing advanced knowledge management expertise to enhance user experience and content strategies within a dynamic DoD environment, collaborating with teams to drive continuou...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and quality for MES changes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate systems, manage risk, and maintain inspection readiness, all while driving a maj...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.