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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$115K - $145K *

Lead the charge in underwriting complex E&S Casualty risks, fostering broker relationships and driving profitable growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored insurance solutions while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $145K *

Drive profitable growth by underwriting complex E&S Casualty risks, fostering broker relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored insurance solutions while maintaining a st...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $145K *

Drive growth by underwriting complex E&S Casualty risks, fostering broker relationships, and delivering tailored insurance solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance profitability and maint...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving global procedural marketing strategies in thoracic surgery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance adoption, engage key opinion leaders, and ensure commercial e...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data solutions, leveraging your technical expertise to enhance customer insights and decision-making. Collaborate across functions to deliver tailored analytic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$284K - $473K *

Drive innovation in oncology by leading early clinical development, bridging preclinical research and clinical execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical strategies and imp...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$284K - $473K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology clinical development by bridging preclinical research and clinical execution, overseeing early-phase studies, and driving translational strategies to enhance pati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $124K *

Lead the charge in providing telephonic medical case management, coordinating care for injured workers, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Collaborate with healthcare providers and claims...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to facilitating medical case management for injured workers. You'll coordinate care, advocate for employees, and ensure compliance with state regulations while collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $124K *

Transform the landscape of medical case management by advocating for injured workers, coordinating care, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Collaborate with healthcare providers and claim...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $167K *

Elevate user experience by configuring and supporting our regulatory affairs platform. Collaborate with users to resolve issues, document requirements, and implement enhancements using Microsoft Power...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding a dynamic support team to enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Drive continuous improvement through data insights while fostering a cul...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of customer support by leading a dynamic team focused on operational excellence, talent development, and enhancing customer experiences through data-driven insights and continuous imp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding a dynamic support team to enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and foster a culture...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance regulatory affairs through hands-on support and configuration of Power Platform solutions, ensuring efficient management of country regulatory requirements and user enga...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $167K *

Innovate with us as you support and enhance our regulatory affairs platform using Microsoft Power Platform. Engage with users, configure applications, and ensure data quality while collaborating in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing site operations and vendor relations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in clinical research projects. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance training...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $115K *

Champion innovative content production by leading complex projects, mentoring talent, and bridging teams to transform creative ideas into impactful deliverables. Join a dynamic environment where strat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $133K *

Drive quality assurance in solid rocket motor propellant manufacturing, ensuring process integrity and compliance. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize production and radiographic NDT capabi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $150K *

Empower our Process Engineering team by leading innovations and scaling commercial assays. Drive enhancements in chemistry processes, mentor junior engineers, and ensure FDA/GMP compliance while optim...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Engage in impactful clinical research by leading studies from design to execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive successful outcomes in pre-market and post-market clinic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive clinical study strategies and execution, ensuring compliance and quality in research initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop protocols and manage trials, while mentoring junior tea...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $98K *

Collaborate to lead cross-functional engineering projects, optimizing manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Drive accountability and results while managing lifecycle changes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by supporting formulation development for successful product launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion while adhering to regulatory st...

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  •   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.