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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$120K - $145K *

Champion strategic growth by connecting leadership and business units, managing M&A pipelines, and driving opportunity assessments. Lead cross-functional initiatives to align corporate development wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $213K *

Deliver regulatory strategies for CMC in small molecule products, ensuring compliance and successful submissions throughout the product lifecycle while leading a team and collaborating with cross-func...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $213K *

Transform regulatory strategies for small molecule products, ensuring compliance and successful submissions. Lead a team to navigate complex CMC challenges while collaborating with cross-functional pa...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative orthopedic New Product Development programs from concept to commercialization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure pr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $310K *

Transform clinical AI through rigorous scientific publications and evidence generation. Collaborate with diverse teams to lead complex projects, ensuring clarity and credibility in communications whil...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting clear, impactful technical content for cloud solutions. Collaborate with engineers and product managers to enhance customer understanding and adoption of ident...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Transform the marketing landscape by driving product launches, shaping narratives, and executing strategies in a dynamic environment. Collaborate closely with engineers to communicate complex technolo...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading global regulatory submissions for medical devices. You will drive strategy, manage compliance risks, and collaborate across teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $115K *

Drive client satisfaction and project success as you lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project execution. Collaborate across departments to ensure quality and profitability while me...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $196K *

Join our team to lead the design and implementation of IRT solutions for global clinical trials. Drive innovation, ensure compliance, and enhance operational effectiveness while collaborating with cro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Join a dynamic Medical Affairs team to lead strategic initiatives for emerging therapies. Drive medical readiness, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement while managing a cross-therapeutic te...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in Quality Engineering, ensuring compliance and excellence in product development, validation, and risk management within a dynamic medical device manufacturing environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $271K *

Champion the medical oversight of clinical trials, driving strategy and execution while collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality data supports product development and regulatory submissions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $297K *

Shape the future of personalized healthcare by driving product marketing strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences and accelerate global growth through innovative go-to-ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform behavioral health services by providing strategic leadership and clinical oversight. Drive program development and ensure high-quality, integrated care for individuals with mental health and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $285K *

Drive operational excellence as a Senior Project Lead, overseeing clinical trial delivery and collaborating with teams to bring innovative treatments to market efficiently while ensuring compliance wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead advanced analytics initiatives to drive data-driven insights across clinical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize analytical solutions, ensuring adherence...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by driving advanced analytics innovation across clinical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and optimize user experience while adheri...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive advanced analytics innovation to enhance clinical development insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, applying machine learning and statistical techniques to solve complex business ch...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $99K *

Shape compelling pharmaceutical marketing materials and programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful copy across various platforms, while maintaining quality and adhering t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$78K - $136K *

Join a team that's shaping compelling narratives through innovative copywriting. Leverage your creativity and expertise to craft engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences and drives brand...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $100K *

Reimagine brand narratives as a Senior Copywriter, crafting compelling copy that aligns with client strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to produce innovative materials while mentoring junior te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $159K *

Optimize complex product transfer initiatives by leading cross-functional teams through the project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards while aligning busin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$167K - $190K *

Lead impactful genomic studies in Oncology, interpreting NGS data to drive biological insights and propose novel experiments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative drug strateg...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $190K *

Elevate the future of oncology by analyzing NGS data to drive key insights and innovative strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex biological questions while contributing...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.