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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$114K - $210K *

Champion the development of regulatory documents for global submissions, managing timelines and cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards while mentoring...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team as a Medical Writer II, leading the creation of high-quality, regulatory-compliant documents for clinical trials and submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$270K - $280K *

Lead the charge in regulatory medical writing, guiding clinical documents from draft to submission-ready. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity and compliance, while managing timel...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research by leading the preparation and quality control of critical medical documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with cros...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality medical writing for regulatory submissions, collaborating with clinical scientists to ensure clarity and compliance across various documents while mentoring...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $183K *

Lead the charge in developing clinical evidence strategies and scientific documentation to support regulatory submissions and product lifecycle decisions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

Fremont, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $183K *

Lead the charge in developing clinical evidence strategies and scientific documentation for regulatory submissions and market access initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform complex technologies into engaging content for diverse audiences. Collaborate with engineers and leaders to create thought leadership, marketing materials, and digital content that effective...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead the development of high-quality proposals that drive business growth. Utilize your project management and communication skills to enhance customer relationships and deliver compelling...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$257K - $286K *

Lead the development of essential medical and scientific documents, collaborating cross-functionally to produce high-quality deliverables that support critical programs in a dynamic environment focuse...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Drive high-quality medical content development across multiple projects, ensuring strategic alignment and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver compelling communications...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $98K *

Help us create impactful medical communications by producing high-quality written content, collaborating with teams, and ensuring client satisfaction in a dynamic environment focused on the pharmaceut...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $185K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality medical communications and publications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex clinical data into clear narratives, supporting global...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality medical writing for regulatory submissions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity and compliance in clinical documentation while mentor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $176K *

Empower your career by leading cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives that drive strategic pursuits. Utilize your expertise in clinical development and storytelling to enhance customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $100K *

Support the clinical research team by producing and reviewing high-quality medical documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating effectively with project st...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of high-quality clinical documents for global regulatory submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data-driven messaging aligns with...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $142K *

Elevate technical documentation quality by reviewing, creating, and editing materials for the CETS Division. Collaborate with experts to ensure clarity and compliance while maintaining version control...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $142K *

Join a team that's dedicated to producing high-quality technical documentation. Collaborate with experts to create, edit, and manage documents while ensuring compliance with security standards and org...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K - $475K *

Shape the future of Medical Writing by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing document quality, and integrating technology to optimize processes across therapeutic areas while managing a high-perfor...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$285K - $475K *

Join a team that's redefining Medical Writing by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing document quality, and integrating technology to streamline processes across therapeutic areas while managing a...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by developing impactful medical content that translates complex findings into clear, evidence-based documents for diverse audiences. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $197K *

Lead the charge in creating high-quality customer documentation for Siemens EDA products. Collaborate with teams to develop content that enhances user experience, leveraging AI and automation to strea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $160K *

Empower teams by leading medical strategy in communications, crafting clear narratives that educate and engage. Drive excellence across multi-brand initiatives while mentoring talent and ensuring scie...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform complex legal challenges into business solutions by negotiating SaaS agreements and supporting sales and procurement teams. Join a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise wil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.