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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$209K - $253K *

Transform drug development by leading the Model-Informed Drug Development strategy, integrating quantitative evidence to inform regulatory decisions and enhance clinical outcomes through innovative mo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Shape the future of health branding by leading editorial efforts, ensuring accuracy, and supporting collaborative teams through high-level product launches and insightful guidance, fostering expertise...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$96K - $117K *

Lead the charge in ensuring manufacturing readiness for cell therapy products by managing documentation, coordinating clinical runs, and driving cross-functional collaboration to optimize processes an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $171K *

Join us to lead innovative marketing strategies for our Dietary Supplement Verification Program. Drive growth through integrated campaigns, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance brand r...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $141K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Scientist, where you'll leverage your expertise in bioassays to drive innovation in cell therapy. Collaborate cross-functionally, execute expe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $129K *

Drive innovation in cell therapy by leveraging your expertise in bioassays. Collaborate across teams to optimize and validate analytical methods, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $191K *

Unlock potential by leading HEOR/RWE initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive evidence generation and strategic insights that inform clinical practice and access in oncology, en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $191K *

Oversee the strategic development and execution of HEOR/RWE initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful asset strategies and communicate insights effectively for informed...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$181K - $272K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of biomarker research, leading genomic and ctDNA analysis to drive innovative solutions in oncology. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $216K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in medical technology by leading product strategy and commercialization efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance sales enablement and ensure successful...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $155K *

Lead the charge in shaping AclaraOS, our SaaS platform, driving product strategy, market discovery, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance client operations and deliver measurable outcomes in r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$60K - $107K *

Transform the fraud investigation landscape by analyzing data, conducting interviews, and collaborating with stakeholders to combat fraud and ensure compliance in the health insurance sector while dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $107K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance and combating healthcare fraud. Leverage your investigative skills to analyze data, conduct fieldwork, and collaborate with state/federal authorities against fr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Support project management by coordinating study documentation, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance. Leverage expertise in clinical research to enhance study start-up and execution, while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $217K *

Unlock the potential of TMF operations by leading transformation initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving quality oversight across clinical studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to est...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the quality assurance efforts for commissioning, qualification, and validation across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards while collaborating with cross-function...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $185K *

Drive the success of global clinical trials by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and timely delivery from start to finish while fostering strong partnerships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative quantum solutions by defining product vision and roadmap. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum capabilities into software products, enhancing user experience...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming complex technical data into clear, user-friendly documentation. This role involves writing, editing, and overseeing technical publications for diverse audi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive impactful media strategies in the retail landscape, optimizing campaigns and aligning with business goals. Lead client engagements, oversee analytics, and foster team growth while delivering exc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$66K - $171K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced therapies by executing assays and supporting new product introductions in a cutting-edge Quality Control laboratory focused on gene therapy and innovative manufa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, driving scientific engagement and insights in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and contribute to strategic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Unlock potential as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, driving scientific engagement and insights in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance medical strategy and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Lead the charge in advancing scientific engagement and strategy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison, you'll build relationships, share insights, and support medical affa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, engaging with key stakeholders in hematology-oncology. Leverage your expertise to enhance scientific understanding and suppor...

New York, NYRemote

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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.