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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sr. Quality Engineer - Medical
$80K - $95K *
Drive validation excellence by leading product launches and ensuring compliance with quality standards in medical device manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and...
3 weeks ago
Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Devices
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in regulatory strategies for medical devices, guiding global submissions and compliance, while mentoring team members to deliver high-quality regulatory outcomes aligned with best prac...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead and oversee early phase clinical trials, providing statistical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure high-quality deliverables and improve internal...
1 week ago
Executive Director, Global Medical Oncology, Iza-Bren Medical Product Lead (MPL)
$254K - $308K *
Join a dynamic team to lead global medical strategy for a pioneering oncology product, driving clinical evidence generation and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient outcomes across multip...
6 days ago
Executive Director, Global Medical Oncology, Iza-Bren Medical Product Lead (MPL)
$254K - $308K *
Unlock potential by leading a global medical team for a pioneering oncology product. Drive strategy, execution, and collaboration across diverse markets to enhance clinical evidence and advocate for i...
6 days ago
$100K - $150K *
Tackle risk management challenges by leading innovative practices that enhance service delivery, ensure project compliance, and foster collaboration among stakeholders while managing complex projects...
Reposted 5 days ago
Regional Business Director, Liver, Southwest
$165K - $245K *
Drive the Rare Disease sales strategy in the Southwest, leading a team to enhance market presence and performance for liver disease products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build relations...
2 weeks ago
Regional Business Director, Liver, Southwest
$165K - $245K *
Shape the future of rare disease treatment by leading a dynamic sales team in the Southwest. Drive strategic initiatives, build key partnerships, and implement impactful business plans to enhance pati...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Champion a diverse range of legal matters, providing strategic guidance and support across business functions while managing day-to-day operations in a dynamic environment. Engage hands-on with a coll...
1 week ago
Senior Product Manager - Bioprofile
$150K - $175K *
Drive product strategy and execution for a leading bioprocessing portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and achieve growth targets in the biopharma industry...
2 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
$77K - $129K *
Explore a dynamic role in electrical engineering, focusing on innovative medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate electrical components that enhance pa...
4 weeks ago
$165K - $175K *
Champion product strategy and lifecycle management, translating customer needs into market-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success in the rapidly evolving li...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, Vector Attribute Sciences
$124K - $150K *
Elevate your career as a technical leader in viral vector analytical methods, driving innovation and mentoring a collaborative team. Lead method development and troubleshooting to enhance cell therapy...
2 days ago
Senior Environmental Designer - Healthcare
$78K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining event design by creating immersive environments. Leverage your expertise in 3D design and project management to deliver innovative solutions that meet client objectives a...
5 days ago
Senior Technical Designer, Federal Healthcare
$105K - $155K *
Reimagine the architectural landscape by leading design projects from concept to completion. This pivotal role involves evaluating innovative solutions, overseeing documentation, and collaborating wit...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$210K - $250K *
Champion innovative clinical strategies as you guide project teams, offering expert medical insights and leading key initiatives in psychiatric drug development across diverse therapeutic areas...
Reposted 1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Join a team that's leading clinical development initiatives, guiding medical strategies, and ensuring compliance in psychiatric drug trials. Contribute to groundbreaking research while overseeing proj...
Reposted 1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Lead the charge in driving strategic medical initiatives across projects, providing expert guidance and oversight on clinical trials to ensure successful development of therapies in psychiatry...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $160K *
Take ownership of advanced mechanical system designs, leading analysis and validation from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers while resolving co...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director - Reliability
$123K - $180K *
Drive your career forward by leading the reliability organization for a cutting-edge API manufacturing facility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and compliance...
2 days ago
$222K - $371K *
Lead the end-to-end application of Model-Informed Drug Development across the drug lifecycle, ensuring robust clinical pharmacology strategies and fostering cross-functional partnerships to enhance sc...
1 week ago
$222K - $371K *
Lead the integration of clinical pharmacology and modeling in drug development, driving innovative strategies across the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient access to...
1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Empower your career by leading technical projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Drive global initiatives, manage timelines and budgets, and collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and operati...
5 days ago
$142K - $213K *
Lead the charge in driving product success within Interventional Urology by managing marketing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring impactful promotions to enhance marke...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
National Director, Field Medical Affairs - Oncology
$170K - $200K *
Lead and develop a high-performing field Medical Affairs team, translating strategy into actionable objectives. Engage with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to drive scientific exchange and e...
3 weeks ago
What does a senior medical writer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.