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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in overseeing RWE clinical studies, ensuring quality and client satisfaction from planning to completion. Manage multi-functional teams and coordinate project timelines, budgets, and d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $180K *

Join a team that's advancing cancer treatment through innovative biostatistical analysis. Collaborate with clinical teams to design studies, analyze data, and contribute to scientific publications, en...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $180K *

Lead the charge in biostatistical analysis for oncology drug development, collaborating with clinical teams to design studies, conduct analyses, and enhance statistical expertise, ultimately contribut...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $180K *

Engage in cutting-edge biostatistical analysis to drive oncology drug development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design studies, analyze data, and contribute to scientific publications, e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive innovative biostatistical solutions in oncology, enhancing clinical study designs and analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support drug development and improve...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Explore a pivotal role in clinical project management, overseeing studies from initiation to closeout. Lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leveraging expertise in disability underwriting to drive growth and innovation, enhance market leadership, and collaborate with clients and teams on strategic initiatives to improv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $215K *

Champion the development and execution of global medical communications and educational strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives while engaging healthcare professionals and the medical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $247K *

Champion the strategy and enablement of Specialty Pharmacy data assets, ensuring alignment with business needs and operational processes. Lead data contracting and partnerships to enhance analytics an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $212K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a high-performing Design Quality team, ensuring effective execution of strategies across product development, and driving continuous improvement in quality pract...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex global projects in aseptic manufacturing, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring teams and interfacing with senior leadership across diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $254K *

Unlock potential by leading complex clinical trials from start to finish. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure project success while buildi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $254K *

Transform clinical trial management by leading complex Phase I–IV studies, ensuring alignment with client expectations while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to achieve project s...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $107K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare through data-driven insights. As a Senior Medical Economics Analyst, you'll lead analytics initiatives, mentor a team, and collaborate with leaders to enhanc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $214K *

Lead the charge in leveraging large-scale EHR datasets to redefine drug impact assessments. Drive indication prioritization and champion disease cohort exploration, integrating advanced methodologies...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead strategic initiatives in clinical data operations, optimizing data acquisition and governance. Drive project management and analysis to enhance interoperability and operational efficiency, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage GMP testing of raw materials and products, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Oversee analytical processes, maintain laboratory equipment, and mentor junior analysts while driving cont...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by managing complex deviations and CAPA systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance compliance and operational excellence while driving process improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining medical engagement by building strategic relationships with healthcare leaders. Leverage your expertise to drive education and access to innovative therapies, ensuring im...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $185K *

Lead product strategy and management for enterprise lab solutions, aligning investments with market needs and customer insights. Drive team development and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sc...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $189K *

Lead the charge in executing a global media relations strategy to enhance reputation and narrative. Utilize strong storytelling and media judgment to navigate a fast-paced environment, ensuring impact...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$169K - $266K *

Lead the development of impactful medical communications that translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging content for healthcare professionals, while collaborating across functions to enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$60K - $143K *

Optimize creative operations by managing projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery of high-impact marketing solutions across various channels, while fosteri...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while delivering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development of a cloud-based platform for economic research, managing product strategy and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure user needs are met while maintaining data govern...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.