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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$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

$90K - $100K *

Develop compelling proposals by drafting, editing, and refining technical content for government opportunities. Collaborate with SMEs to ensure clarity and compliance while adhering to deadlines and p...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $151K *

Unlock potential by providing statistical support for clinical studies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and compliance with regulatory standards, while ap...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower your creativity as you collaborate with diverse teams to craft compelling, medically accurate content. Lead concept development and mentor junior creatives while ensuring alignment with brand...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading scientific editorial initiatives in oncology. Drive strategic publications, inspire teams, and build trusted client relationships while ensuring high-quality deliverable...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead scientific initiatives in a dynamic oncology publications account, driving high-quality content development and fostering strong client relationships while mentoring a talented team to achieve st...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the administration and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in GMP Document Control and training processes a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of life-changing therapies by creating and maintaining high-quality manufacturing documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in a regulat...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $300K *

Shape the future of MedTech marketing by leading strategic initiatives that drive demand, enhance brand positioning, and foster collaboration across teams to achieve measurable business growth and cus...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Empower operational excellence by ensuring critical utility systems performance. Lead maintenance and improvement initiatives, manage vendor relations, and optimize processes in a GMP environment to e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $178K *

Empower innovation in oncology research by leading in vitro studies, identifying novel drug targets, and collaborating with diverse teams to advance antibody drug conjugate therapeutics and enhance ca...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Elevate product quality by ensuring compliance and accuracy in manufacturing processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and resolve quality issues, lead continuous improvement initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Elevate Global Guardian's brand voice by crafting compelling copy across various platforms, ensuring consistency and clarity while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$72K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering nonprofits through data-driven strategies. You'll manage a diverse portfolio, fostering relationships and driving growth while supporting impactful causes ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$72K - $108K *

Champion client success by managing a diverse portfolio of nonprofit relationships, leveraging data solutions to enhance fundraising efforts and drive revenue growth across multiple channels...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$72K - $108K *

Elevate nonprofit partnerships by managing a diverse portfolio, driving revenue growth, and implementing data-driven strategies to enhance donor engagement and retention across multiple channels...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $130K *

Transform medical education by developing high-quality CME/CE content in oncology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical knowledge and patient outcomes while adhering to regulato...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $130K *

Help us innovate educational initiatives for healthcare professionals by developing high-quality medical content in oncology. Collaborate across teams to enhance clinical knowledge and improve patient...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving innovative pharma engagement solutions. As a Senior Program Manager, you'll oversee quality deliverables, manage editorial processes, and collaborate acros...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality medical content across multiple projects, ensuring strategic alignment and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and supervis...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical documentation by leading the development of high-quality regulatory submissions and clinical study documents. Drive strategies, mentor talent, and col...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $189K *

Drive clinical study operations by managing CROs, vendors, and budgets. Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance and quality deliverables while mentoring junior team members and enhanc...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $215K *

Lead and innovate in medical writing for clinical programs, managing high-quality regulatory documents and cross-functional teams to ensure timely submissions and adherence to guidelines. Drive strate...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$274K - $376K *

Lead the strategic development of clinical initiatives in immunology, overseeing early-stage assets through registration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to drive cl...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$274K - $376K *

Transform your career with a pivotal role in clinical development, leading immunology initiatives from early stages to registration. Collaborate across functions to drive strategic frameworks and infl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.