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.
$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
Scientific Director, Medical Payer Strategy - Oncology
$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
Scientific Director, Medical Payer Strategy - Oncology
$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...
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Labeling Strategy Associate Director
$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...
5 days ago
Senior Director, Clinical Development Metabolism (MASH)
$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
Senior Director, Clinical Development Metabolism (MASH)
$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
Underwriter - Alternative Markets
$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
Underwriter - Alternative Markets
$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...
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Underwriter - Alternative Markets
$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...
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Underwriter - Alternative Markets
$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...
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Senior Underwriter, Professional Risks
$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
Senior Underwriter, Professional Risks
$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
Director, Senior Patient Safety Scientist
$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
$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
$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
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer II
$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
Sr./Ex. Director or VP, Clinical Scientist (PhD or PharmD equivalent)
$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
$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
Associate Medical Director - Market Access Marketing
$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...
6 days ago
$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
Senior QC Scientist - Program Management
$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
Senior Risk Management Consultant
$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...
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Senior Program Manager, Life Sciences
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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
Senior MES Quality Validation Specialist
$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...
4 weeks 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.