Medical Writer Jobs
Medical writers turn clinical and scientific data into clear documents. Regulatory medical writers produce protocols, clinical study reports, investigator brochures and submission documents; publication and scientific writers produce manuscripts, abstracts and congress materials.
Titles include Medical Writer, Senior and Principal Medical Writer, and Medical Writing Manager or Director. The work is desk-based and remote or hybrid arrangements are common.
Employers usually look for a life-science degree, often an advanced one, plus strong writing and an understanding of clinical research and regulatory requirements.
Medical Writer salary
Based on the 12 open US listings for this role that disclose pay, annualized (hourly × 2,080). The typical range runs from the 25th percentile of disclosed minimums to the 75th percentile of disclosed maximums.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a medical writer do?
Medical writers prepare regulatory documents such as protocols and clinical study reports, or scientific publications such as manuscripts and congress abstracts.
What qualifications do medical writers need?
Most roles ask for a life-science degree, frequently a PhD or other advanced degree, and a strong writing sample. Regulatory writing roles also value knowledge of ICH guidelines.
Can medical writers work remotely?
Often. The work is desk-based, so remote and hybrid roles are common.
How do you become a medical writer?
Most medical writers start with a life-science degree, often a PhD, then move in from research, a medical communications agency or a CRO. A portfolio of writing such as publications, regulatory documents or writing tests helps most, and entry-level titles include Associate Medical Writer.
How much do medical writers make?
Where US employers disclose pay for these roles, the salary summary on this page shows the typical range. Pay rises with seniority from Medical Writer to Principal Writer and Medical Writing Director.