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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $219K *

Shape the future of healthcare analytics by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insights that empower clinicians and drive operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Make your mark at the forefront of manufacturing engineering! Lead a team, manage projects, and optimize production processes while ensuring quality and compliance with industry regulations. Drive inn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $141K *

Optimize bioanalytical methods and lead development initiatives in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address biomarker challenges and enhance drug development proce...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$247K - $363K *

Manage and oversee quality assurance for advanced therapy medicinal products, ensuring compliance across clinical development and manufacturing. Collaborate with internal and external partners while b...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance a cutting-edge software platform for clinical genomics. Lead verification efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive technical initiatives to ensure rob...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$333K - $450K *

Lead the charge in innovative clinical programs, shaping strategies and executing trials from first-in-human to registration, while ensuring patient safety and compliance in a dynamic regulatory envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$256K - $311K *

Drive global oncology communications strategy while leading a talented team. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional partners to enhance brand reputation and engage stakeholders across...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $173K *

Unlock the potential of pharmaceutical packaging by providing expert technical oversight and support across global operations, ensuring reliable supply and harmonized strategies for new product introd...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $244K *

Shape the future of Oncology communications by driving strategic narratives, leading media relations, and executing impactful initiatives across diverse channels to enhance brand visibility and engage...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $244K *

Lead the Oncology narrative and media strategy, driving impactful communications across channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand presence and storytelling, ensuring alignment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $168K *

Contribute to innovative cell therapy product characterization by leading method development, analyzing complex datasets, and collaborating across teams to ensure quality and efficacy from preclinical...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $214K *

Lead data-driven insights in bioinformatics and clinical data analysis, integrating complex datasets to support drug discovery and development in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolism research. Collab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $209K *

Develop tailored risk management solutions by leveraging underwriting expertise and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance customer experience and drive new busin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team to develop tailored risk management solutions, enhance client relationships, and drive new business opportunities while leveraging your underwriting expertise and leadership skills...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Empower clients by crafting tailored risk management solutions, leveraging extensive underwriting expertise. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance client relationships and drive new business op...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Lead the charge in developing tailored risk management solutions, enhancing client relationships, and driving new business opportunities while collaborating with industry experts to ensure profitabili...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Drive tailored underwriting solutions by leveraging extensive risk management expertise. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance client relationships and profitability while mentoring junior coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Engage with industry experts to craft tailored risk management solutions, drive new business opportunities, and enhance client relationships while mentoring junior colleagues and fostering a collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Pioneer GxP compliance in digital quality management, ensuring software and AI products meet regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality processes and support audits, drivin...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing compliance and validation processes in biotherapeutics manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $151K *

Shape strategic initiatives and drive operational excellence in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with senior leaders to translate complex challenges into actionable plans, fostering innovation and a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence, driving improvements in biomanufacturing processes while ensuring compliance and safety standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.