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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$175K - $210K *

Champion the execution of a comprehensive medical affairs plan for renal cancer theranostics, driving cross-functional alignment and strategic initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and advance clini...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead clinical trial operations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality data while managing complex projects and teams. Collaborate across departments to meet client expectations and maintain complia...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Empower your career as a Senior Technical Analyst, driving innovative solutions and enhancing patient care through technology. Collaborate with a dedicated team to optimize systems and support healthc...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $111K *

Unlock your potential as you lead quality initiatives in a dynamic medical device environment, collaborating across teams to enhance product performance and compliance while driving continuous improve...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform automation processes by leading technical projects and enhancing system reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that ensure operational excelle...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $193K *

Lead the charge in driving EU MDR compliance initiatives by managing cross-functional programs, ensuring timely delivery of regulatory milestones while optimizing resources and stakeholder engagement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $216K *

Lead and optimize EU MDR compliance initiatives, managing cross-functional programs to ensure timely delivery of regulatory milestones while aligning with business objectives and proactively addressin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Lead the transformation of healthcare economics and analytics, driving financial performance and value-based care strategies. Collaborate with executives to translate complex data into actionable insi...

Baltimore, MDRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $200K *

Shape the future of Global Medical Affairs by leading strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Drive impactful solutions across diverse therapeutic areas while managing a high-performing team...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$262K - $318K *

Champion the evolution of global marketing technology, ensuring compliance and efficiency in content management and omnichannel engagement while leveraging GenAI capabilities across diverse markets...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $133K *

Drive the procurement and validation of Measurement and Test Equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, maintain documentation, and provide trainin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $200K *

Innovate quality assurance processes by leading data analytics initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment focused on cardia...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced quality analytics initiatives to enhance compliance and operational excellence in a regulated environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive data-driven impr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Elevate healthcare by educating providers on oncology solutions. As a Medical Science Liaison, you'll leverage your expertise to support commercial goals, engage with KOLs, and enhance understanding o...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of technical proposals by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create compelling, scientifically accurate documents that meet client needs and drive business success in the li...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower our team to drive business transformation through continuous improvement, project management, and strategic planning. Lead initiatives that enhance operations and mentor staff in applying adva...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $213K *

Innovate with us as a scientific leader directing the Molecular Assays & Genomics team. Drive the development of molecular biomarker assays that enhance translational research and clinical application...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$292K - $409K *

Elevate late-stage oncology clinical development by leading pivotal trials, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Contribute medical expertise and strategic...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$292K - $409K *

Drive late-stage clinical development in Oncology by leading pivotal trials, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Provide strategic insights and represent the organizati...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and enhancements for healthcare ambulatory software. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features, manage product lifecycles, and ensure align...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $128K *

Join a team that's building scalable, data-driven solutions by designing and managing robust data pipelines. Play a key role in enhancing analytics capabilities while collaborating with product teams...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $163K *

Drive product management excellence by leading cross-functional teams, guiding AI innovation, and ensuring seamless delivery of customer-focused technological solutions...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies for developer-facing solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging, drive customer engagement, and ensure successful deployments, al...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $316K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative clinical strategies that drive the success of asset-level projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient outcomes through pioneering research and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$189K - $316K *

Advance your career by leading clinical development initiatives in aging research; drive scientific strategy and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver innovative medicines that enhance patient ou...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.