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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$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...

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  •   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...

Today

  •   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

$250K - $250K+*

Lead the design and operationalization of data products and AI workflows, enhancing decision intelligence and business outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions while mento...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

$142K - $224K *

Transform drug development by leading innovative biologics projects, ensuring robust formulations and scalable processes. Collaborate in a dynamic team to drive milestones from preclinical stages to c...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $220K *

Transform complex commercial challenges into strategic IT solutions by leading end-to-end Quote Management initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive value delivery and enhance operational ef...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer the future of clinical operations by managing teams across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and efficiency in clinical trials. Drive project success through strategic oversight, risk manage...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion clinical operations by managing project teams, developing monitoring plans, and ensuring compliance across multiple sites. Proactively identify risks and drive solutions to enhance trial effi...

Raleigh, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $188K *

Analyze and ensure the medical accuracy of promotional materials in Neuroscience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold compliance and scientific integrity while driving best practices in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Drive impactful scientific content development and digital marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and engage biopharma audiences. Leverage your expertise to translate complex concepts into co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $163K *

Lead the charge in advancing critical electrical infrastructure, ensuring reliability and efficiency across medium-voltage and high-power systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to producing high-quality clinical supplies. Lead manufacturing operations, collaborate on formulation development, and ensure compliance with cGMP standards while driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to client success by managing renewals and driving engagement. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer satisfaction and growth, ensuring users maximize value from products while maintain...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $295K *

Lead and manage diverse consulting projects in life sciences, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Drive business development and leverage AI tools to enhance analytics solutions, while m...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $295K *

Join a team that's driving innovative analytics solutions in life sciences. As an Engagement Manager, you'll lead consulting projects, enhance client relationships, and leverage AI tools to deliver im...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $204K *

Shape the future of clinical development by providing critical statistical support across multiple projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and scientific inte...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $102K *

Develop a comprehensive training and quality assurance program that enhances customer support excellence, ensuring consistent, high-quality interactions across teams and driving continuous improvement...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.