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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$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

$178K - $307K *

Transform the future of oncology hematology by leading strategic insights and analytics. Drive growth strategies, collaborate with senior leaders, and leverage data to enhance business impact while fo...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate clinical research by managing trials that showcase AI-enabled care pathways. Lead study execution, ensure compliance, and collaborate across teams to optimize project outcomes while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive client success by maximizing asset value and enhancing commercial strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage projects, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver insightful market analy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform compliance practices by designing and managing a robust program that ensures adherence to healthcare regulations, mitigates risks, and fosters a culture of accountability across multiple sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$183K - $242K *

Champion the development of strategic medical writing deliverables by leading teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across clinical projects to support innovative t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of biopharma by leading regulatory strategies, mentoring teams, and influencing product development. Collaborate with clients globally to ensure compliance and enhance public health t...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $105K *

Empower healthcare operations by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance payment integrity and provider reimbursement, driving quality and efficiency in health...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $105K *

Engage in strategic healthcare analytics to enhance operations, improve reimbursement processes, and drive data-driven insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize quality and financial perfor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $116K *

Lead the charge in crafting innovative pharma-focused visual materials for integrated campaigns. Collaborate with creative teams to develop compelling copy that aligns with brand objectives and resona...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$81K - $116K *

Join a team that's redefining pharma marketing by crafting innovative visual materials for integrated campaigns. Collaborate with creatives to elevate brand messaging across digital and broadcast plat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$66K - $101K *

Join us to create compelling copy for healthcare marketing initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that resonate with healthcare professionals and elevat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$81K - $111K *

Develop compelling narratives and integrated campaigns that engage audiences across digital, social, and media channels. Collaborate with teams to translate complex ideas into clear, audience-centric...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality operations and compliance in the Focus Factory, ensuring end-to-end oversight and strategic leadership across manufacturing processes while fostering a culture of continuous improveme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$318K - $402K *

Transform clinical trial execution for oncology products by leading study design, ensuring compliance, and analyzing results. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety monitoring and maintain scientifi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $211K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading AI-driven product development. Collaborate with technical teams to define, develop, and deliver innovative solutions that meet today’s needs and anticipate to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to define and lead enterprise software delivery strategies, enhancing organizational agility and delivery excellence while aligning technology capabilities with business priorities...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of transforming clinical trials. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll lead crucial product initiatives, collaborate with experts, and drive innovative solutions that...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in statistical programming, ensuring quality and timelines for clinical development programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and oversee regulatory submissions while mentoring...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$128K - $192K *

Join a team that's redefining the future of multiomics in biochemistry. Lead product strategy and innovation, drive commercial execution, and foster external partnerships to enhance our metabolomics a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $180K *

Champion innovation in medical device engineering to enhance heart failure solutions. Collaborate on design, testing, and compliance while driving product improvements in a dynamic R&D environment tha...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovating the next generation of cardiac monitoring devices. Leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to enhance patient outcomes and support critical R&D in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $273K *

Seeking a skilled epidemiologist to lead real-world studies, ensuring methodological rigor and data quality. Collaborate with clients and teams to design studies, analyze data, and contribute to busin...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $168K *

Drive impactful health outcomes research by collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze complex healthcare data, apply advanced statistical methods, and communicate insights that enhance pati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Advance clinical data management by developing innovative EDC programming solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data integration and support clinical trials through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.