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 - $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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $148K *

Elevate your career by leading complex R&D projects in orthopaedics. Drive cross-functional teams from concept to launch, ensuring compliance and innovation in medical device development. Your experti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $148K *

Drive complex R&D projects from initiation to launch, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development in the orthopedic medical device sector. Utilize strong leadership and com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $342K *

Lead AI and Data initiatives to transform Global Medical Affairs, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives. Drive high-impact scientific business initiatives and enhance capabilities across teams...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $156K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management systems, ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risks in m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $165K *

Transform the multimedia landscape by leading a global content studio, producing high-quality educational and promotional content, and driving engagement through innovative storytelling and digital st...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $99K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring timely and compliant regulatory submissions for life-saving products. Collaborate across functions to support global product registrations and lifecycle manage...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $238K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sales initiatives that drive revenue growth. Collaborate with senior leaders to develop actionable strategies, optimize performance frameworks, and enhance sales...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$133K - $238K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative sales strategies that drive revenue growth. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize performance frameworks and enhance sales effectiveness...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$133K - $238K *

Elevate revenue growth by leading strategic sales initiatives and analytics. Partner with senior leaders to develop actionable strategies, optimize performance, and drive cross-functional alignment fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$133K - $238K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sales initiatives that drive revenue growth. Collaborate with senior leaders to develop actionable strategies, optimize performance frameworks, and enhance sales...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$133K - $238K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative sales strategies that drive revenue growth. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize performance frameworks and enhance sales effectiveness...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.