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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$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & 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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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

$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

  •   8 - 10 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.