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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$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming legal complexities into business clarity. As a senior commercial counsel, you'll partner with sales and procurement to negotiate SaaS agreements, driving growth while f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative legal solutions by negotiating SaaS agreements and enhancing contract processes. Collaborate with sales and procurement teams to drive business growth while simplifying legal compl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of our legal team by negotiating complex SaaS agreements, collaborating with sales and procurement, and enhancing contract processes. Join a dynamic, creative environment where your e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior commercial counsel, where you'll transform legal complexities into business clarity, supporting sales and procurement with SaaS agreements and strategic partnerships in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Champion the creation and editing of technical manuals for NAVAIR, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-3001. Collaborate with SMEs to deliver high-quality documentation while managing multiple deadlines...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $184K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of immunology by leading medical writing efforts. You'll prepare clinical documents, mentor staff, and drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-f...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $201K *

Transform your career by leading the development of high-quality clinical and regulatory documents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive best practices in a fully rem...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $201K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality clinical and regulatory documents. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance clinical trial execution while mentoring a team of medical...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Transform complex scientific data into clear medical communications. Lead multiple projects in Oncology, guiding writers and ensuring high editorial standards while engaging with clients to support th...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $125K *

Champion high-quality medical communications in Oncology by leading projects, guiding writers, and ensuring editorial excellence. Elevate client relations and drive successful outcomes while advancing...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $135K *

Partner with us to lead comprehensive RFP and proposal processes, crafting persuasive technical content and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our credibility in the healthcare secto...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $234K *

Unlock transformative digital products by leading product strategy and execution, collaborating with R&D scientists and engineers to convert complex biological data into clinical insights that drive s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $103K *

Drive the charge in developing high-quality clinical documents, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and clarity in communicating complex clinical and laboratory data. Your exp...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading complex Medicaid and CHIP projects, providing expert insights, and driving innovative solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance pharmacy program operation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $265K *

Champion innovative solutions in Medicaid pharmacy consulting, leading projects and teams to enhance state programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver expert insights and drive impactful change...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $265K *

Contribute to impactful Medicaid and CHIP projects as a Senior Medical Consultant II. Lead teams, provide expert insights, and drive innovative solutions while collaborating with state agencies to enh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading consultancy projects, managing workstreams, and enhancing client relationships. Contribute to business growth through strategic development and deliver impactful client...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful medical communications. As a Senior Account Manager, you'll lead strategic projects for pharmaceutical clients, ensuring quality and timely executi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $201K *

Lead the development of high-quality clinical and regulatory documents, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance clinical trial execution and mentor team...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion global labeling strategy for innovative therapies, leading complex initiatives from development to post-approval. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and high-quality...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive the creation of high-quality clinical documents, ensuring scientific rigor and compliance. Collaborate with teams to mentor writers and manage projects, while maintaining timelines an...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your expertise in medical writing to produce high-quality clinical documents, mentor teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while managing multiple projects with pre...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $127K *

Empower patient outcomes by managing labeling content for neurovascular devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to produce clear, compliant documentation that translates complex information into user...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), ensuring compliance and quality in pharmacovigilance processes while supporting project activities and client needs within agreed...

Raleigh, NCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $170K *

Champion high-quality medical review and communication strategies, ensuring compliance and integrity in promotional materials while leveraging deep scientific knowledge to support patient outcomes and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.