Explore Medical Science Liaison Jobs

Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) build scientific partnerships between life sciences companies and healthcare professionals. These field-based medical affairs experts share balanced, evidence-based information, discuss clinical research, and bring insights from the medical community back to their organizations. Explore Medical Science Liaison opportunities on Ladders, where jobs are vetted and pay $100,000 or more.

What Does a Medical Science Liaison Do?

MSLs engage with physicians, researchers, and other clinical experts to discuss disease areas, treatment evidence, and emerging data. They may support scientific exchange at conferences, respond to unsolicited medical questions, identify knowledge gaps, and collaborate with medical affairs colleagues. The role is generally non-promotional and focuses on accurate, compliant scientific communication.

Common Medical Science Liaison Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals.
  • Communicate clinical and scientific evidence clearly and accurately.
  • Present research findings and discuss relevant data in one-on-one and group settings.
  • Gather and share field insights with medical affairs, clinical development, and research teams.
  • Support scientific meetings, congresses, advisory activities, and medical education initiatives.
  • Follow company policies, industry standards, and applicable compliance requirements.

Skills and Qualifications for MSL Roles

Employers often look for advanced scientific or clinical education, such as a PharmD, PhD, MD, or another relevant doctoral degree, alongside expertise in a therapeutic area. Strong candidates bring scientific communication, presentation, relationship-building, critical-thinking, and project-management skills. Requirements vary by employer and position; some roles also value prior field medical or clinical experience.

Medical Science Liaison Career Opportunities

MSL positions span biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other life sciences organizations. Roles may focus on a particular therapeutic area, geography, or stage of product development. Experienced professionals can advance into senior or regional MSL roles and broader medical affairs leadership. Browse current Medical Science Liaison jobs on Ladders to find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$146K - $211K *

Join a dynamic team as a Medical Science Liaison, engaging with key experts to enhance scientific understanding and drive impactful medical insights in gastroenterology. Collaborate across functions t...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $211K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of gastroenterology by engaging with key opinion leaders and stakeholders to enhance scientific understanding and drive evidence generation for innovative therapi...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative strategies as a Medical Science Liaison, engaging with key opinion leaders and driving platform adoption. Collaborate across teams to translate clinical needs into actionable insigh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion scientific engagement by building relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders. Drive medical education and support clinical development initiatives across the Eastern...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $203K *

Transform your career by engaging with key opinion leaders in Urology and Women's Health. Leverage your scientific expertise to drive medical strategies and foster relationships that enhance product u...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $224K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology initiatives by building strategic relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals, while integrating scientific expertise to support product s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $224K *

Unlock potential by integrating scientific expertise with medical strategies to enhance relationships with key opinion leaders and clinicians. Drive impactful initiatives in Oncology while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $192K *

Explore innovative ways to enhance healthcare by building relationships with medical leaders. As a key liaison, you'll provide scientific insights and support clinical practices, ensuring compliance a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Empower healthcare innovation by building relationships with medical leaders. As a Medical Science Liaison, you'll provide scientific insights and education, enhancing clinical practices and supportin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Develop collaborative relationships with medical leaders, providing scientific insights and education to enhance healthcare practices and positively impact patient outcomes. Engage with stakeholders t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with medical leaders to deliver scientific insights and education. Drive healthcare innovation through strategic relationships and expert knowledge, enhancing clinica...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your scientific expertise to build relationships with key stakeholders, providing objective medical information, and integrating clinical data to enhance healthcare prac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage with stakeholders to provide scientific insights and education, fostering relationships that enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes. Contribute to strategic initiatives and maintain exp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Champion innovative healthcare solutions by building relationships with medical leaders and providing scientific expertise to enhance patient outcomes and support clinical practices...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Drive impactful healthcare solutions by leveraging your scientific expertise. Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide objective, compliant information and enhance clinical practices, while contin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by building scientific relationships and providing objective, compliant information to key stakeholders, enhancing clinical practice and patient outcomes through expert knowledge...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Collaborate with medical leaders to provide scientific insights and education, enhancing healthcare practices. Build relationships, integrate data into real-world applications, and support strategic e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Optimize healthcare outcomes by building scientific relationships and providing objective, compliant information to key stakeholders, while integrating clinical data into practice to enhance patient c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Optimize healthcare outcomes by building relationships with medical leaders. Leverage your expertise to provide scientific insights and education, ensuring compliance while enhancing clinical practice...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing healthcare by providing scientific expertise and building relationships with key stakeholders. Contribute to impactful clinical practices and support medical...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that provides scientific expertise and builds relationships with key stakeholders, delivering objective information and insights to advance healthcare and improve patient outcomes through...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $230K *

Drive innovative clinical insights by fostering key relationships with opinion leaders and delivering expert scientific information across therapeutic areas to enhance medical affairs initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $224K *

Engage with key opinion leaders and clinicians to drive scientific collaboration and support medical strategies for a diverse oncology portfolio. Leverage your expertise to enhance relationships and g...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Champion scientific engagement in GU Oncology, focusing on NMIBC. Build relationships with healthcare professionals, provide expert insights, and support clinical research while adhering to compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $203K *

Drive impactful medical strategies by engaging key opinion leaders and clinicians. Leverage scientific expertise to enhance product knowledge and support clinical initiatives in Urology and Women's He...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Medical Science Liaison?question toggle

    A Medical Science Liaison is a medical affairs professional who builds scientific relationships with healthcare experts and shares balanced, evidence-based information about research, diseases, and treatments.

  • What does a Medical Science Liaison do?question toggle

    MSLs engage with clinicians and researchers, discuss clinical evidence, present scientific data, gather insights from the field, and collaborate with internal medical affairs teams. Their work is typically non-promotional and subject to compliance requirements.

  • What qualifications are needed for Medical Science Liaison jobs?question toggle

    Many employers prefer an advanced degree such as a PharmD, PhD, MD, or another relevant clinical or scientific doctorate, as well as therapeutic-area expertise and strong communication skills. Specific requirements differ by role.

  • How much do Medical Science Liaison jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on experience, location, therapeutic area, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so explore current listings for role-specific salary information.

  • Where can I find Medical Science Liaison jobs?question toggle

    You can browse Medical Science Liaison openings on Ladders, including vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.