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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$117K - $184K *

Champion the development and execution of global publication plans, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with publication policies while fostering collaboration with internal and ex...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Lead the charge in managing global publication strategies, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. Drive the development of impactful scientific communications while fostering relationship...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Manage global publication plans and cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with publication policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to track progress and disseminate scientific data effectively a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $150K *

Shape regulatory strategies for innovative neurostimulation therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive product development in a dynamic, global environment focus...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in product management by transforming data into actionable insights and AI-enabled solutions, enhancing user experience and market positioning across a comprehensive portfolio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Drive engineering excellence on complex projects, ensuring technical compliance, effective communication, and thorough documentation while supporting project deliverables and managing stakeholder rela...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by shaping innovative medical communication strategies for pharmaceutical clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver evidence-based solutions, focusing on metabolic a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing electrical test processes, establishing best practices, and mentoring a team of Test Specialists. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust testing and qual...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $168K *

Join a team that champions real-world data strategy, overseeing end-to-end initiatives, innovating with AI tools, and ensuring quality governance while collaborating across functions to improve patien...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower regulatory excellence by guiding cross-functional teams in compliance and strategy. Leverage deep FDA knowledge to influence promotional materials and ensure adherence to evolving regulations...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $105K *

Transform learning experiences by leading innovative instructional design projects, collaborating with stakeholders to diagnose needs, and creating impactful solutions that enhance performance across...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $105K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project execution and operational excellence in medical communications. Leverage your project management skills to ensure timely delivery and high-qual...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $169K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by developing sales enablement tools and analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance digital platforms that support Finance, Marketing, and Sales, driving opera...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $290K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical quality oversight, guiding late-stage development in a dynamic biotech environment. Lead strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster collabora...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $290K *

Transform clinical quality oversight by leading strategies for late-stage development, ensuring inspection readiness, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance compliance and quality culture...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $247K *

Shape the future of health outcomes research by leading real-world evidence initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop impactful studies and support market access strategies for innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $215K *

Lead and innovate in medical product development, managing a diverse portfolio of projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive scientific objectives, ensure accountability, and navigate...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $306K *

Lead strategic initiatives and oversee complex clinical research projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and fostering executive client relationships. Drive innovation, financial health, and organiza...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$232K - $401K *

Accelerate your career by leading innovative early development programs in oncology. Oversee complex clinical trials, manage teams, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive impactful ca...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $401K *

Lead the strategic vision and execution of early development programs in Interventional Oncology, overseeing clinical trials and managing a diverse team to enhance cancer treatment outcomes and drive...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $401K *

Lead the strategic vision and execution of early development programs in Interventional Oncology, overseeing clinical trials and managing a diverse team to drive innovative cancer therapies from conce...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $401K *

Drive innovation in early oncology development by leading complex clinical programs, managing teams, and collaborating across functions to enhance cancer treatment strategies and ensure timely regulat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $401K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in early development oncology, overseeing complex clinical programs and guiding teams to innovate cancer therapies. Collaborate across sectors to drive strategic init...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Elevate clinical research operations by managing complex studies, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements while mentoring team members and liaising with key stakeholders across departmen...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead product strategy and development, enhancing clinical operations and patient outcomes through innovative technology solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive product lifecycle from d...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

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.