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.
Senior Consultant - Regulatory
$110K - $130K *
Shape client success by leading complex consulting projects, integrating diverse workstreams into actionable insights, and driving high-quality deliverables while fostering team growth and managing st...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$178K - $210K *
Empower healthcare professionals by delivering scientific insights and education on oncology products. Collaborate with key opinion leaders to enhance clinical research and support strategic medical i...
2 weeks ago
Senior Clinical Project Manager, Oncology, IQVIA Biotech
$93K - $232K *
Transform clinical trial delivery by leading multi-regional studies and fostering client relationships. Drive operational excellence while mentoring cross-functional teams in advancing therapies withi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Scientific Director - Medical Communications (Oncology)
$160K - $190K *
Champion the development and oversight of scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic brand planning and growth through effective client interactions and project managemen...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Epidemiologist, Oncology, Real World Evidence (FSP Sponsor Dedicated)
$109K - $273K *
Join us as a Senior Epidemiologist to independently drive real-world evidence initiatives in oncology, focusing on ovarian and lung cancer. Collaborate closely with a dedicated sponsor to enhance earl...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform analytical development by leading LC-MS method optimization for bioconjugate characterization, ensuring robust workflows and collaboration across teams to support clinical programs and regul...
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$110K - $166K *
Lead the charge in managing site contract negotiations and agreements, ensuring alignment with clinical study timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contract processes and mento...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Contribute to innovative ADC process development by designing experiments, analyzing results, and collaborating cross-functionally. Leverage your expertise to drive technology transfer and regulatory...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Transform technical communication by crafting precise documents for government programs. Collaborate with leadership to ensure adherence to standards while enhancing strategic partnerships through exp...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Contribute to impactful communications by crafting precise technical documents for government programs. Collaborate with leadership to ensure adherence to standards while enhancing strategic partnersh...
1 week ago
Senior Scientific Director - Oncology (Medical Affairs & Commercial Medical Education)
$160K - $190K *
Champion the development and oversight of scientific content across diverse therapeutic areas while managing client relationships and brand strategy for multiple accounts, ensuring high-quality and im...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Business Systems Specialist
$85K - $102K *
Pioneer innovative business systems by leading projects that enhance operations across multiple departments. Collaborate with management and vendors to implement solutions, ensuring system integrity a...
6 days ago
$119K - $179K *
Transform statistical methodologies in the pharmaceutical sector by providing expert analysis, guiding teams, and enhancing study designs. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful insights...
Reposted 5 days ago
Associate Director Medical Affairs, Endocrine Medical Sciences
$190K - $210K *
Lead the charge in advancing medical affairs for endocrine disorders, driving strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to ensure scientific accuracy in promotional materials and enhanc...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Design Quality Engineer
$93K - $132K *
Shape the future of medical device quality by ensuring compliance and safety in design processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive new product development and enhance existing systems...
Today
Senior Scientist, Analytical Research & Development
$95K - $115K *
Drive analytical excellence in product development and validation, overseeing method execution, data integrity, and cross-functional collaborations in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise will be...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$133K - $222K *
Drive quality excellence in medical devices by leading initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate across functions to address quality issues and enhance...
Reposted 1 week ago
$129K - $175K *
Lead the charge in enhancing drug delivery devices through innovative human factors engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure user-centric designs that prioritize safety and effectiveness...
4 days ago
$129K - $175K *
Transform user experiences by leading human factors engineering initiatives for drug delivery devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product safety and effectiveness, driving innovative des...
5 days ago
$129K - $175K *
Champion innovative human factors engineering to enhance drug delivery devices. Lead cross-functional teams in research, design, and usability testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards for...
5 days ago
Senior Specialist, Medical Affairs
$83K - $133K *
Optimize Medical Affairs initiatives by managing projects, coordinating KOL engagement, and ensuring compliance. Drive evidence generation activities and enhance cross-functional collaboration to supp...
5 days ago
Senior Specialist, Medical Affairs
$83K - $133K *
Deliver impactful Medical Affairs initiatives by managing projects, coordinating KOL engagements, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance evidence generation and stakeholder...
5 days ago
Senior Specialist, Medical Affairs
$83K - $133K *
Lead the execution of Medical Affairs initiatives, managing projects, KOL engagement, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely delivery of evidence generation activities and strategic insigh...
5 days ago
$120K - $135K *
Lead the charge in driving sales and customer retention strategies for flagship B2B events, fostering high-performing teams, and maximizing account growth through strategic partnerships and innovative...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director - HSE Management Systems
$117K - $171K *
Champion the design and continuous improvement of HSE Management Systems, ensuring safe and compliant project delivery across global capital portfolios. Collaborate with stakeholders to embed HSE requ...
2 days 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.