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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$112K - $140K *

Transform the underwriting landscape by managing agency relationships and pricing strategies. Leverage your expertise in workers' compensation to guide teams, develop business plans, and drive success...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive product strategy by leveraging CMC expertise to translate customer needs into actionable requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user-focused solutions in an agile env...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform scientific communications by crafting compelling narratives that engage physicians and consumers. Lead content creation across platforms while collaborating with teams to navigate complex da...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$215K - $408K *

Lead clinical initiatives to enhance quality and cost-effectiveness of care, direct utilization management and oversee medical review processes. Engage with providers to implement best practices and e...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of technology commercialization in life and medical sciences, managing complex portfolios and negotiating agreements. Mentor junior staff while driving strategic initiatives and fosteri...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Writer/Graphics Specialist, where you'll enhance technical documentation for clarity and accuracy, collaborating with experts to deliver high-quality materials that...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Drive the execution of a comprehensive medical affairs plan for prostate cancer theranostics, collaborating across functions to enhance strategy, launch readiness, and lifecycle planning while advanci...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $188K *

Unlock potential by joining our team as a Senior Data Analyst, where you'll develop advanced reporting, guide system specifications, and serve as a key liaison between leadership and users, driving im...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

Shape the future of risk management by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing governance, and fostering a culture of accountability across the organization. Drive operational excellence and collabor...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$273K - $372K *

Lead strategic clinical evaluations and collaborations to enhance drug development opportunities, while providing expert clinical insights across multiple immunological disorders and supporting cross...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Advance sales growth by managing strategic accounts, driving product education, and leveraging consultative selling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quarterly goals and enhance cust...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $129K *

Unlock potential by leading process development initiatives, ensuring quality and compliance in new product introductions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain archi...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $129K *

Unlock potential by leading process development for new products, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain architecture and validation p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by supporting project teams in financial management and general ledger functions, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis for clinical trials while collaborating with finance lead...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $141K *

Champion data-driven insights by leading quality analytics initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in R&D. Collaborate with stakeholders to design impactful dashboards and enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes in a dynamic environment. Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative solutions for reliable, high-quality producti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Drive financial analysis and governance for captive insurance operations, collaborating with administrators and consultants to enhance risk management strategies and support complex financial reportin...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $150K *

Grow your career with us by leading QC Analytical operations, driving performance metrics, and fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance lab efficiency and ensure complian...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $189K *

Drive innovation in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) architecture, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate globally to optimize solutions, enhance operational excellence, and me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform analytical development by leading innovative methods for lentiviral vector platforms. Collaborate with R&D and Process Development teams to enhance capabilities, drive scientific excellence...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $98K *

Engage with clinical investigators and site teams to support aesthetics trials, fostering relationships and sharing scientific insights. Drive trial engagement, training, and operational excellence wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$93K - $232K *

Lead the execution of multi-regional clinical trials, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and sponsors to drive project success and foster strong...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $232K *

Drive the execution of multi-regional clinical trials, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and sponsors to manage project scope, budgets, and ris...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $232K *

Shape the future of clinical research by leading multi-regional trials, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and sponsors to drive project success and mento...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$342K - $433K *

Lead the charge in transforming oncology drug development through strategic oversight, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and cultivating talent, ensuring excellence from early planning to regu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.