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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$228K *

Join a dynamic team to lead clinical trials, develop strategies, and ensure high-quality deliverables in oncology drug development while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Lead the operational management of outsourced clinical studies, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams and CRO partners to maintain high-quality...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders in nephrology, driving impactful engagement and collaboration across teams to support the growth of FILSPARI® and enhance brand influence in th...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $169K *

Join a team that's driving strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and client engagement. Collaborate with leadership to develop data-driven campaigns that support business growth...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Lead innovative research in Clinical Pharmacology, driving PK/PD projects and strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance clinical development and regulatory submissions while optimizing methodolo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $100K *

Drive engaging content creation that simplifies insurance topics, enhances SEO, and supports consumer understanding. Collaborate with teams to produce high-quality articles and resources that guide us...

Whitby, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $135K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative educational strategies for healthcare providers in interventional cardiology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical knowledge and proced...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping the U.S. HCP marketing strategy for JYNNEOS, driving integrated programs and optimizing engagement through data-driven insights and compliance, while collaborating across te...

Durham, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading marketing operations for Rare Endocrinology and Tumor initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of strategic projects, manage vendor relation...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $222K *

Lead field marketing strategies to enhance HCP engagement and optimize sales force performance. Drive successful product launches and align campaigns with business goals while collaborating with cross...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $239K *

Shape innovative marketing strategies that drive growth and enhance business impact for the Intracept Procedure. Collaborate across functions to ensure compliance while leveraging AI to optimize custo...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $121K *

Lead impactful training initiatives designed to empower customers globally. Utilize innovative methods and foster strong relationships to enhance learning experiences and drive success across diverse...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage and enhance business-critical applications to bolster operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure seamless integration, reliable application performance, and eff...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $198K *

Empower the oncology landscape by leading brand strategies and digital innovations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and drive market success for solid tumour products th...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$233K - $262K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional teams in clinical trial design and execution. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive innovative hematology research and ensure successful prod...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $286K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of oncology by leading global regulatory strategies. Drive innovative solutions, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring vital hea...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $286K *

Engage in shaping global regulatory strategies for oncology assets, ensuring alignment with development plans and market needs. Lead cross-functional teams and health authority interactions while fost...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $286K *

Transform regulatory strategies in Oncology by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving innovative solutions that align with market needs and development goals. Elevate your ca...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $141K *

Drive process optimization and technical leadership in aseptic filling operations, collaborating across teams to enhance quality and efficiency. Lead troubleshooting, project execution, and regulatory...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical operations across regional projects. Oversee CRAs and site compliance with protocols, ensuring quality deliverables and timeline adherence while fostering communic...

London, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Lead the introduction of new biopharmaceutical products by providing hands-on engineering support for liquid formulations in a cleanroom environment, ensuring equipment validation and operational effi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and enhance healthcare solutions, driving efficiency and improving patient care through cutting-edge technology and collaborative efforts across departments...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion the execution of global clinical trials, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships to drive project success while adhering to regula...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine clinical trials as a Senior Clinical Project Manager, leading global studies and ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery by collaborating cross-functionally to drive health industr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $199K *

Drive data excellence in healthcare by designing and executing innovative data strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and accelerate evidence generation, foster...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   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.