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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$135K - $155K *

Drive the electrical architecture and execution of advanced sequencing systems. Lead design, testing, and integration efforts while ensuring compliance and performance across complex subsystems in a c...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $151K *

Lead the charge in innovative proteomic analysis to enhance drug discovery. Collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to drive impactful research and develop life-saving the...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $148K *

Partner with us to enhance healthcare delivery by designing and implementing Smart Care solutions. This role involves collaborating with customers and teams to optimize workflows, ensure compliance, a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $148K *

Lead the design and implementation of Smart Care solutions, enhancing healthcare workflows and user adoption. Collaborate with customers and teams to ensure project success and compliance with regulat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $148K *

Champion innovative Smart Care solutions by designing, validating, and implementing customer-specific configurations while enhancing clinical workflows and driving user adoption through effective trai...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $148K *

Lead the charge in delivering Smart Care solutions by designing, building, and validating customer-specific system configurations while enhancing workflow and training users for optimal product adopti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $153K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic medical communications for high-profile healthcare brands, providing expert guidance and oversight to ensure scientific accuracy and relevance across diverse thera...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$145K *

Drive innovation and transform lives by leading regulatory strategies and submissions for clinical trials globally. Act as a key liaison for project teams to ensure compliance, operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform creative visions into impactful campaigns across diverse media. Collaborate with integrated teams to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences, ensuring brand consistency and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$77K - $129K *

Transform medical device engineering by leading cross-functional teams to enhance product design, ensure compliance, and drive quality improvements. Collaborate on innovative solutions throughout the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $148K *

Play a key role in managing clinical trials, ensuring compliance and quality oversight of project deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet timelines and budget goals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive excellence in clinical trial oversight, ensuring compliance and quality across all phases. Collaborate with site teams to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency while managing timelin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $267K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic legal team, providing strategic counsel on key agreements and transactions in the life sciences sector. Collaborate globally to drive innovation and growth whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading clinical evaluations for medical devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with EU regulations, manage project timelines, and guide teams in deliverin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $180K *

Elevate your career by managing clinical evaluations for medical devices, ensuring compliance with EU regulations. Collaborate cross-functionally to support product development and maintain CE Marking...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $161K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic Protein Engineering team to develop innovative therapeutic proteins. This role focuses on antibody discovery, requiring creativity and teamwork to tackle chall...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $214K *

Contribute to the success of Medical Affairs by leading project management and operational execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of initiatives, manage budgets...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Transform the Gastroenterology marketing landscape by leading a dynamic team, shaping HCP strategies, and driving performance through innovative marketing initiatives while fostering a culture of grow...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $129K *

Unlock your potential as you design innovative medical devices, collaborating across teams to develop and verify mechanical solutions in a regulated environment. Join us in shaping the future of healt...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $235K *

Join a dynamic team to shape and implement cardiometabolic research strategies, driving high-impact initiatives that foster growth and operational excellence while collaborating across therapeutic are...

Indianapolis, INRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $235K *

Elevate cardiometabolic research by leading strategic portfolio initiatives, driving cross-functional collaboration, and enhancing organizational capabilities to ensure impactful growth and innovation...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $168K *

Optimize the development and verification of electromechanical medical devices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance product reliability through hands-on electrical testing, troubleshoo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $152K *

Optimize direct response strategies by crafting compelling copy that drives acquisition and retention. Collaborate with creative teams to produce impactful marketing materials that resonate across div...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$114K - $152K *

Transform direct response marketing by crafting compelling copy that drives acquisition and retention. Collaborate with creative teams to develop innovative strategies and optimize campaigns across mu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Innovate in assay capability and control programs, leading data analysis and QC initiatives. Drive project milestones, enhance laboratory practices, and ensure compliance with industry standards while...

1 week 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.