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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$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving product positioning and go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment between product and sales teams. Leverage your expertise in risk advisory to enhance messaging and enabl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of product marketing by bridging product and go-to-market teams. Drive impactful messaging, enablement, and strategies that resonate with audiences, ensuring alignment in a fast-paced...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in drug formulation by conducting research and material characterization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate reliable results, ensuring compliance and scientific inte...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $207K *

Shape the future of medical information by developing tailored, evidence-based content for payers and health systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scientific communication and dr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by driving improvements in External Quality processes and leading strategic projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance and efficiency while fostering a culture...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate the delivery of MES projects in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, leveraging your expertise to ensure compliance and robust solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate workflows in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $226K *

Empower a global team to streamline Medical, Legal, and Regulatory processes, ensuring timely and compliant promotional materials. Lead strategic planning for product launches and campaigns, driving e...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion validation excellence by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies and oversee...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Create compelling digital content that brings our brand to life through storytelling. Collaborate with teams to produce high-quality videos and manage projects from concept to delivery, enhancing audi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Content Producer, crafting compelling stories through high-quality digital content. Collaborate on diverse projects, from video production to social media, while showca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $246K *

Engage with us to drive strategic property treaty underwriting, leveraging your expertise to shape high-impact reinsurance strategies and collaborate across teams, ensuring risk quality and long-term...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $140K *

Reimagine strategic planning by leading high-impact initiatives and delivering critical insights to elevate client brands across various channels, ensuring top-tier creative output and engaging custom...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$333K - $450K *

Transform your career by developing innovative clinical strategies and leading Phase 2/3 programs. Collaborate with discovery teams, ensure patient safety, and act as a medical expert while executing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$333K - $450K *

Optimize clinical development by designing innovative strategies and robust Phase 2/3 programs. Collaborate with discovery teams to lead Phase 1 testing, ensuring patient safety and quality in clinica...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$333K - $450K *

Transform clinical development by creating innovative strategies that enhance efficiency and safety in Phase 2/3 programs while collaborating with discovery teams and ensuring regulatory compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Transform the documentation landscape by owning content strategy and architecture for a dynamic platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience through clear, accessible d...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's passionate about transforming medical research into engaging content. You'll craft scripts and produce multimedia pieces that simplify complex health topics for diverse audiences, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Manage strategic supplier relationships and optimize procurement processes to ensure seamless material flow for manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive cost savings and efficiency in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$93K - $126K *

Lead the quality management initiatives across scientific functions, ensuring compliance with GRP, GLP, and GCP standards while fostering collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement to drive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $174K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance and operational excellence in sterile drug manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed quality standards and drive continuous improve...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing automated test systems for medical devices, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate test strategies...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $165K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating automated test systems for complex medical devices, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards while driving innovation and collaboration acr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Help us deliver accurate medical information while adhering to regulatory standards. Engage with healthcare professionals and manage inquiries, ensuring customer needs are met with professionalism and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate medical information to healthcare professionals and consumers. Your expertise will ensure reliable communication, compliance with regulations, and o...

Princeton, NJRemote

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  •   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.