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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$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

$100K - $140K *

Engage in impactful clinical trial management, overseeing operations and mentoring teams to ensure quality and efficiency in project execution. Collaborate with leadership to drive improvements and ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze complex data, evaluate coverage, and enhance underwriting processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and recommendations that drive effective risk...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Drive impactful marketing strategies in the Healthcare sector, enhancing positioning and messaging. Collaborate cross-functionally to accelerate growth and establish thought leadership, ensuring relev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Engage in shaping and executing the go-to-market strategy for Healthcare, driving impactful messaging and positioning. Collaborate across teams to enhance product adoption and establish thought leader...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion the development of impactful positioning and messaging for the Healthcare sector, driving go-to-market strategies and establishing thought leadership to enhance Cresta's growth and market pre...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $280K *

Champion analytical development by leading strategy and execution for pipeline products. Drive compliance and quality control while building a high-performing team in a dynamic environment focused on...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading global strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical organizations. Drive revenue growth through collaboration across teams, leveraging scientific expertise to influence decis...

Trenton, NJRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$257K - $404K *

Champion innovative clinical strategies and lead global development for marketed products, ensuring compliance and scientific integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize pati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $431K *

Join us to provide expert medical guidance in Gastroenterology, supporting clinical trials and project delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure patient safety and protocol adherence while enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$217K - $271K *

Lead the backbone of Commercial Operations, ensuring seamless integration of people, processes, and technology to support product launches and operational excellence across multiple functions in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $161K *

Champion regulatory excellence by developing strategies for innovative medical devices, ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving transformational change for top clients. Leverage your strategic expertise to engage C-suite executives and design impactful, multi-year roadmaps that turn technology inves...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $327K *

Join a dynamic team to lead regulatory strategy for infectious disease products, ensuring compliance and quality in submissions. Drive operational excellence and foster partnerships globally while dev...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $155K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sourcing and category management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction through data-drive...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic sourcing and category management initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction through data-driven insight...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $155K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sourcing and category management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction through data-drive...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $155K *

Champion strategic sourcing and category management initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial and operational outcomes. Leverage market insights and analytics to driv...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic sourcing and category management initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction through data-driven insight...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$214K - $398K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader, driving field analytics and optimizing sales effectiveness through data science and predictive analytics across a multi-billion dollar portfolio...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.