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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$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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in shaping competitive pricing strategies for large group accounts. Utilize your healthcare underwriting expertise to assess risk, analyze data, and collaborate with teams to ensure co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$78K - $112K *

Lead quality oversight for batch release processes, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading clinical trial execution, managing budgets, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure compliance and drive improvements in clinical resea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $170K *

Drive clinical trial execution by managing planning, budgets, and resources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize study performance while mentoring project associa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to drive financial performance in commercial lines underwriting, focusing on life sciences. Engage with clients and agents to negotiate coverage and pricing while fostering strong...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial success in commercial lines underwriting for diverse life sciences clients. Collaborate with agents and teams to enhance service delivery, negotiate terms, and build lasting relationsh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by driving financial performance in commercial lines underwriting, focusing on life sciences. Collaborate with agents and clients to negotiate coverage and build strong relationshi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $234K *

Lead impactful client engagements while collaborating with teams to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Drive business development and mentor junior staff, ensuring excellence i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $234K *

Drive transformation by leading client engagements, guiding teams to deliver actionable solutions, and fostering business growth through project development and mentoring. Make your mark by ensuring s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $234K *

Partner with us to lead client engagements, ensure impactful project delivery, and generate actionable insights while fostering team development and exploring new business opportunities in a dynamic e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $234K *

Drive client engagement and project success by leading teams to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations, fostering business development, and mentoring junior staff to enhance team ca...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing by leading the design and improvement of critical electrical systems, ensuring reliability and compliance while driving sustain...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research through statistical expertise. Collaborate with medical professionals to design, analyze, and report on clinical studies, ensuring complianc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $171K *

Inspire design excellence as you lead health and wellbeing projects, translating client goals into cohesive environments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and innovation from...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, supporting project teams in clinical trials. You'll analyze budgets, manage general ledger functions, and ensure accurate financial reporting whil...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Engage with stakeholders and drive AI product initiatives by building next-gen solutions that augment human decision-making in the Short Term Disability sector. Collaborate across teams to ensure prod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $348K *

Shape your career by providing medical management and support for clinical research projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, contribute to study design, and mentor staff while driving bu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $289K *

Lead strategic publication initiatives for global oncology clinical studies, managing comprehensive plans to deliver impactful insights for prescribers, payers, and patients in a collaborative and fas...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving client success in oncology. As a key leader, you'll manage relationships, oversee project delivery, and foster growth across a diverse portfolio, ensuring high...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships and driving account growth within oncology, ensuring delivery excellence and strategic insights across publications and medical affairs programs while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical study projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee project execution, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while collaboratin...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research by managing complex studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficien...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving product strategy and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development, market positioning, and operational efficiency while shaping the...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and operations, driving innovation and market success through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Own key initiatives in product development, plannin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.