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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$110K - $130K *

Oversee the design and development of clinical databases while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and mentor team members...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $155K *

Drive impactful medical communications and publications for Rare Disease initiatives, leading strategic projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance scientific engagement and ensu...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful analytics for pharmacy and managed care teams, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate across departments to enhance data products and support client needs, ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion the creation of clear, concise technical documentation for IT infrastructure projects, collaborating with engineers to support Command and Control Facilities. Drive quality and compliance in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $145K *

Elevate medical communications by developing high-quality, strategic content across therapeutic areas. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure accuracy and adherence to guidelines while supervisi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $273K *

Join us to ensure the integrity of statistical programming in clinical projects. Leverage your SAS expertise and CDISC knowledge to develop datasets, mentor teams, and enhance programming workflows wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $273K *

Unlock the potential of statistical programming by developing complex datasets, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards, and mentoring junior programmers. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Create compelling content that elevates brand messaging and engages diverse audiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex topics into clear narratives, ensuring consistency a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$168K - $240K *

Join our intel team to optimize operations documentation and develop acquisition materials. This role requires advanced writing skills and the ability to work independently, ensuring clarity and preci...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $240K *

Shape the future of documentation by updating and developing critical operational documents. Collaborate with teams to ensure clarity and precision in technical writing, while leveraging your expertis...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $238K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading medical strategy for prostate cancer projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scientific communication and strategic initiatives, ensuring ali...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $179K *

Drive impactful strategies for a GI oncology portfolio, leading cross-functional teams to translate insights into action. Shape brand positioning and execute integrated campaigns that enhance patient...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $126K *

Transform technical documentation by maintaining and revising Canadian Forces Technical Orders, ensuring clarity and compliance through collaboration with engineering and procurement teams to support...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $126K *

Seeking a skilled Senior Technical Writer to maintain and revise Canadian Forces Technical Orders, ensuring clarity and compliance with National Defence standards while collaborating with engineers an...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $290K *

Drive innovative oncology solutions by leading global clinical studies, advancing multiple myeloma treatments, and collaborating with experts to enhance patient outcomes while maintaining the highest...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage in strategic marketing initiatives that drive growth through partnerships and distribution channels. Collaborate cross-functionally to create impactful campaigns and enable sales teams, ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $258K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Engagement Manager, leading complex consulting projects for pharmaceutical clients. Drive strategic medical initiatives, foster client relationships, and mentor teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $95K *

Join our team to create impactful pharmaceutical marketing copy. Leverage your expertise in copywriting to develop compliant content across various channels while collaborating with creative teams and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead analytical strategies for biologics in late-stage clinical development, focusing on method validation and lifecycle management. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust analytical methods...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion regulatory strategy initiatives to advance patient treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop regulatory pathways, support agency engagement, and ensure compliance, all wh...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $151K *

Elevate your career by leading protein expression assays and managing lab staff. Collaborate on assay design, validation, and testing while ensuring quality and efficiency. Build strong client relatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative clinical development strategies in General Medicine/Metabolic. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, leveraging deep therapeutic expertise to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by providing clinical expertise in patient safety for cardiac ablation technologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate safety signals and enhance decision-making through...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing patient safety by providing clinical expertise and oversight across cardiac ablation technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate safety signals and s...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $156K *

Champion healthcare performance insights by analyzing Quality and Risk Adjustment data. Collaborate with leadership to identify trends, drive improvements, and deliver actionable recommendations that...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.