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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$160K - $180K *

Drive product innovation by owning a key area end-to-end, collaborating with teams to enhance client experiences and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative data solutions by designing and delivering scalable analytics and engineering frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance, security, and operatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $166K *

Optimize site contract management by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various legal agreements. Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely deliverables and serve as a subject matter expert i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform complex multi-technology platforms by leading application development, fostering client relationships, and driving technical decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sys...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare technology by managing clinical engineering product roadmaps. Lead product development, mentor junior managers, and ensure customer needs are met through innovative solutions and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$78K - $206K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $262K *

Lead and develop a high-performing sales team in the oncology sector, driving strategic execution and performance across the Lung and Head Neck Cancer portfolio while fostering cross-functional partne...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $262K *

Lead district strategy and execution in Oncology sales, driving performance and talent development while fostering cross-functional partnerships to enhance patient care and business outcomes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $262K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of oncology sales by leading a high-performing team, driving strategic execution, and fostering cross-functional partnerships to enhance patient care and business...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $262K *

Transform district strategy and execution in Oncology sales, driving performance and talent development while fostering cross-functional partnerships to enhance patient care and business outcomes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $262K *

Shape the future of oncology sales by leading a high-performing team, driving strategic execution, and fostering cross-functional partnerships to enhance patient care and business outcomes in the Mid...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $262K *

Lead strategic initiatives in oncology sales, driving performance and team development while fostering cross-functional partnerships to enhance patient care and business outcomes in a dynamic healthca...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $262K *

Pioneer impactful strategies in oncology sales, leading a high-performing team to drive district performance and enhance patient care through innovative solutions and strong cross-functional partnersh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $173K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Innovate your career by leading clinical development strategies in oncology. This senior role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions, ensuring effective...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $193K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$306K - $343K *

Join a team that's shaping product safety strategies and leading pharmacovigilance efforts. You will oversee safety processes, ensuring compliance and participant safety while contributing to innovati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$306K - $343K *

Join our team to lead pharmacovigilance efforts, ensuring safety oversight for investigational products, aligning strategies with regulatory requirements, and collaborating across teams to uphold part...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $244K *

Lead consumer market research initiatives to drive insights for launched brands. Collaborate with analytics to enhance marketing strategies, ensuring a seamless transition from pre-launch to in-market...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$333K - $450K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical programs, ensuring timely execution and collaboration with global teams and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes and regulatory compliance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $191K *

Lead the charge in advancing lipid nanoparticle process development, focusing on late-stage manufacturing readiness and characterization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock compliance excellence by leading Medicare audit readiness and accreditation efforts. Drive documentation management, coordinate site visits, and ensure ongoing adherence to DMEPOS standards in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence and strategic growth by leveraging analytics and cross-functional collaboration. You'll enhance performance, develop insights, and support initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape quality initiatives in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in medical device manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and drive patient safe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.