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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$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving medical writing excellence in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in regulatory submissions, while enhancing corp...

Caro, MIRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$189K - $246K *

Shape the future of biologic product development by leading CMC documentation strategy and execution, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific rigor across submissions. Collaborate with cross-fun...

San Diego, CARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Transform clinical data into engaging scientific content with growth opportunities. Collaborate, communicate, and adhere to guidelines in a dynamic environment, supporting varied projects across forma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $176K *

Help us redefine clinical development narratives by leading cross-functional teams to create compelling, strategic stories that enhance customer engagement and drive successful bid defenses, ultimatel...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $122K *

Partner with us to craft high-quality medical content across multiple therapy areas, ensuring accuracy and creativity while managing project deliverables and supporting team collaboration in a fast-pa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $100K *

Help us create impactful healthcare communications by developing engaging, accurate content across various therapy areas. Collaborate with teams to enhance our US presence and support client objective...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within the Medical sector, ensuring seamless collaboration among teams and stakeholders. Drive project success through effective communication, financial o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within our Medical capability, ensuring successful execution and meaningful outcomes. Collaborate with teams and clients, driving timelines and fostering r...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $115K *

Empower the future of healthcare communication by crafting compelling medical copy. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful promotional materials while ensuring accuracy and compliance ac...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$65K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you craft compelling medical copy across various media. Collaborate with creatives and project managers to deliver impactful content while ensuring compliance and accuracy in a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $138K *

Transform complex technical information into clear documentation that supports mission-critical projects in the Cyber, Security, & Intel space. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure accuracy and co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Transform regional marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness, drive lead generation, and optimize customer engagement across North America. Collaborate cross-functionally to execute impactful ca...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by developing and executing regional marketing strategies that enhance brand awareness, drive lead generation, and support sales initiatives across North America, while collabora...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $348K *

Transform clinical research through expert medical management and support. Collaborate with teams to ensure protocol integrity, provide training, and contribute to business development while maintaini...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading externally sponsored research programs in hematology/oncology. Oversee governance, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $189K *

Lead the execution of externally sponsored research programs, ensuring milestones are met and governance is upheld. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage the research lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $138K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical documentation for mission-critical systems, ensuring clarity and compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with experts to produce high-quality content that...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $138K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading technical documentation efforts that support mission-critical projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to create clear, accessible content that enhances op...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $138K *

Unlock potential by leading the creation of clear, impactful technical documentation for mission-critical systems, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure accuracy and compliance in a dynamic secur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $228K *

Empower health innovation by leading clinical studies that drive product development and evidence generation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate scientific insights into actionable s...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $471K *

Transform medical affairs by driving strategies that enhance patient outcomes and foster collaboration across teams. Leverage expertise to navigate complex healthcare landscapes and ensure compliance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$340K - $380K *

Transform clinical development by leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional teams to drive drug development success. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement clinical plans, ensu...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape your career by developing and maintaining critical technical documentation for cybersecurity and software systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure clarity and accuracy in c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $374K *

Drive strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational performance. Lead a team to translate strategy into actionable plans, ensuring services are reliable and aligned with evolving b...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $145K *

Shape the future of regulatory writing by leading medical documentation efforts, ensuring clarity and compliance across diverse projects while mentoring junior writers and collaborating with cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.