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.
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$134K - $306K *
Transform your career by leading strategic initiatives in clinical research, driving client engagement, and overseeing project delivery. Collaborate with top-tier clients and inspire innovation while...
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Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Support our Environmental, Health, & Safety team by providing expert guidance on safety regulations, leading risk assessments, and managing safety programs to ensure compliance and promote a safe work...
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Senior Clinical Research Associate
$95K - $115K *
Oversee clinical study delivery at assigned sites, ensuring compliance and timely execution. Collaborate with local teams to drive performance, resolve issues, and support investigators in achieving e...
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Senior Clinical Research Associate
$95K - $115K *
Drive the success of clinical studies by overseeing site selection, monitoring, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality standards while supporting...
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Senior Clinical Research Associate
$95K - $115K *
Transform clinical research by leading site management, ensuring compliance, and driving performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver studies efficiently while maintaining high-qual...
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Senior Clinical Research Associate
$88K - $105K *
Lead the delivery of clinical studies at assigned sites, ensuring compliance and timely execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance, resolve issues, and support site staff...
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Senior Clinical Research Associate
$95K - $115K *
Advance clinical research by leading site management and monitoring activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and timely delivery of study commitments while supporting s...
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Senior Clinical Research Associate
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research by overseeing site management, ensuring compliance, and driving study performance. Collaborate with local teams to deliver high-quality resu...
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Senior Director, Program Management
$249K - $308K *
Champion cross-functional R&D programs, driving strategy and execution for drug development. Lead teams through milestones, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while managing risks and foster...
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Senior Technical Architect, Health Sciences
$105K - $140K *
Join a dynamic team as you develop innovative technical designs and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality architectural solutions that meet project goals and client needs...
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$100K - $125K *
Manage a team of medical writers to develop impactful scientific content, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive medical strategies and delivera...
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Senior Biostatistician, Regulatory Submissions
$195K - $255K *
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$86K - $143K *
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Senior Director, DMPK Project Leader
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SERM Medical Director, Oncology
$222K - $371K *
Lead the charge in advancing oncology safety evaluation and risk management. Collaborate across teams to interpret safety data, identify signals, and influence key decisions, ensuring patient safety a...
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SERM Medical Director, Oncology
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SERM Medical Director, Oncology
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Senior Data Scientist - Pharma
$140K - $165K *
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Senior Director, Emerging + Portfolio Scientific Communications
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Client Portfolio Manager - Medical Device Services
$95K - $115K *
Elevate client success by managing a diverse portfolio of medical device testing programs. Drive strategic execution, enhance client relationships, and ensure high-quality outcomes while overseeing fi...
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Client Portfolio Manager - Medical Device Services
$88K - $105K *
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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.