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.
$106K - $170K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Statistical Programmer, driving innovation in clinical data analysis and regulatory submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize datasets and e...
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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
$82K - $131K *
Engage in regulatory leadership for complex, federally regulated clinical trials. Oversee study start-up, compliance, and mentoring while ensuring adherence to federal regulations and best practices f...
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Senior Director, PDS, Learning
$214K - $259K *
Elevate the global learning strategy for Product Development & Supply, driving compliance and capability through innovative, AI-enabled solutions. Lead a high-performing team to transform training int...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director, Medical Affairs
$177K - $230K *
Shape the future of medical communications by leading scientific strategies and delivering high-quality content across diverse programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex ev...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Medical Affairs
$177K - $230K *
Drive scientific communication strategies across diverse programs, translating complex evidence into clear narratives and high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Medical Affairs
$177K - $230K *
Drive scientific communication strategies and publication efforts across diverse programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex evidence into impactful narratives and resources...
1 week ago
Sr. Principal Scientist (Sr. Director) , Drug Safety
$210K - $331K *
Lead the charge in safety and risk management processes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across departments. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop metrics and oversee pharmacovigilan...
1 week ago
Sr. Principal Scientist (Sr. Director) , Drug Safety
$210K - $331K *
Unlock your potential by overseeing critical safety processes, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in pharmacovigilance and risk management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhan...
1 week ago
Senior Productivity Ecosystem Engineer
$137K - $166K *
Lead technical initiatives driving governance, operational excellence, and lifecycle management for Microsoft 365 platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance service delivery, ensure platform...
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$124K - $220K *
Elevate the oncology medical strategy for lung cancer and solid tumours, bridging scientific expertise and local execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality infor...
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Claims Quality Assurance Manager
$100K - $130K *
Champion the quality assurance program for claims operations, ensuring compliance and best practices. Lead a team to drive improvements, analyze trends, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders...
1 week ago
Claims Quality Assurance Manager
$100K - $130K *
Join us to lead the claims quality assurance program, driving sustainable improvements and ensuring compliance across operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality frameworks and delive...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Market Access Strategy, CVRM
$175K - $210K *
Lead the charge in shaping US market access strategies for multiple brands, driving growth and optimizing patient affordability while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure seamless access across...
2 days ago
Senior Equipment Process Engineer- Downstream
$100K - $145K *
Champion equipment performance and lifecycle by leading troubleshooting, optimizing maintenance strategies, and driving reliability improvements in a regulated environment. Collaborate cross-functiona...
5 days ago
Senior Equipment Process Engineer- Downstream
$100K - $145K *
Lead equipment performance and lifecycle improvements by optimizing maintenance strategies, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, compliance...
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Senior Healthcare Transformation Consultant - NAM RIS
$134K - $250K *
Drive healthcare transformation by leading complex projects that enhance patient journeys and clinical workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovative diagnostic solutions and achieve...
4 weeks ago
Sr Project Manager - Operations
$130K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading complex projects that drive operational excellence and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and achieve strategic goals while managin...
4 days ago
$143K - $175K *
Accelerate clinical trial success by managing end-to-end execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading cross-functional teams to meet milestones on time and within budget. Driv...
2 days ago
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs
$203K - $253K *
Accelerate regulatory strategy development for oncology products, leading global initiatives to secure IND/CTA approvals and marketing applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Data Innovation Specialist (RWD)
$117K - $218K *
Unlock innovative data solutions by driving AI and analytics in product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and scale transformative technologies that enhance decision-ma...
2 weeks ago
Senior Design Quality Engineer (Mechanical)
$77K - $129K *
Lead the charge in quality engineering for new product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, effectiveness, and manufacturability of mechanical designs while driving...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to drive client engagement and expand market presence. Leverage your strategic thinking and relationship-building skills to enhance sales and profitability in the biotech and pharm...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Media Strategy & Planning
$148K - $214K *
Optimize media strategies and drive brand growth through innovative omnichannel planning, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring effective execution and measurement of media i...
1 week ago
$106K - $129K *
Unlock the potential of manufacturing processes by leading technical transfers, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive...
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Senior Account Manager, Promotional Medical Education
$85K - $95K *
Transform client relationships by leading strategic projects, ensuring quality and alignment across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive success and meet client expectations while fostering g...
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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.