Medical Science Liaison Jobs

Explore Medical Science Liaison (MSL) jobs for professionals who connect scientific research with clinical practice. MSLs share accurate, balanced information about therapies and disease areas, engage with healthcare professionals and researchers, and bring relevant scientific insights back to their organizations. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Medical Science Liaison Do?

Medical Science Liaisons are field-based scientific experts who build peer-to-peer relationships with clinicians, researchers, and other healthcare stakeholders. Their work may include discussing clinical evidence, responding to unsolicited scientific questions, supporting medical education, attending scientific meetings, and communicating emerging insights to internal medical and research teams. MSLs work in a non-promotional capacity and follow applicable compliance and medical affairs guidelines.

Common MSL Qualifications

Employers commonly seek an advanced scientific or clinical degree, such as a PharmD, PhD, MD, or nursing doctorate, along with expertise in a therapeutic area. Strong candidates bring clear scientific communication skills, experience interpreting clinical data, relationship-building ability, and comfort working independently in a field-based role. Requirements vary by employer, specialty, and seniority.

Career Paths in Medical Affairs

Medical Science Liaison experience can support career growth into senior or regional MSL positions, medical affairs leadership, medical strategy, field medical excellence, or related scientific roles. Opportunities may differ across biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and medical device organizations. Explore current listings to compare responsibilities, therapeutic areas, locations, and compensation.

Find Medical Science Liaison Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Medical Science Liaison openings to find roles aligned with your scientific background, clinical expertise, and career goals. Review each posting for its specific qualifications, travel expectations, location, and compensation details.

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$247K - $309K *

Unlock potential by leading medical strategy for hematologic malignancies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and launch readiness, ensuring impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $222K *

Empower the clinical site management team from initiation to closure, ensuring effective monitoring and sponsor engagement. Drive results while fostering a collaborative and professional environment...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role that bridges physician candidates and clients. Enhance recruitment strategies, foster relationships, and lead marketing initiatives in a supportive environment th...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $236K *

Join a team that's driving strategic partnerships in oncology BioPharma. Leverage industry expertise to expand business opportunities, manage partner relationships, and contribute to innovative health...

Maryland, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Innovate with us to enhance patient safety in global clinical studies. As a key medical expert, you'll provide critical input, oversee trial safety, and collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Engage with KOLs and HCPs to share scientific data on B-Cell Malignancies. Collaborate with researchers and decision-makers to drive medical strategy and support clinical trials, contributing to impac...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $105K *

Empower oncology healthcare professionals through virtual engagement, delivering clinical education and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive produ...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Champion a rewarding career as a Virtual Oncology Account Representative, engaging healthcare professionals through impactful conversations and education, while driving customer engagement and collabo...

Reno, NVRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Engage oncology healthcare professionals through virtual channels, delivering patient-centered education and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer engagement and adoption...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Support oncology healthcare professionals through virtual engagement, delivering clinical education and fostering patient-centered conversations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cus...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role focused on expanding GI product adoption. Engage with healthcare professionals, educate on clinical advantages, and drive market development in a defined ter...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Unlock your potential by engaging key Gastroenterology stakeholders, driving product utilization, and exceeding sales goals through strategic collaboration and compliance in a dynamic healthcare envir...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in Sales Training, driving strategic learning initiatives, onboarding, and advanced training while supporting high-quality engagement across neurology. Shape the futu...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$189K - $229K *

Transform clinical trial strategies as you lead biostatistical initiatives for oncology projects, ensuring innovative drug development through expert statistical guidance and multidisciplinary collabo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $240K *

Lead strategic relationships with influential optometrists and ophthalmologists, shaping the Presbyopia ecosystem through education and engagement. Drive insights and collaboration across medical, mar...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on promoting MRD testing services, driving strategic business development, and collaborating with healthcare providers to enhance oncology diagnostics acro...

RemoteRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $266K *

Strategize and lead regional sales initiatives, driving growth and profitability. Oversee a management team, develop business plans, and negotiate contracts while ensuring alignment with organizationa...

North Carolina, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $246K *

Join a dynamic team to lead medical content strategy and delivery, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance. Collaborate across functions to create impactful communications that align with medical...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $403K *

Lead global companion diagnostics strategy, integrating diagnostic plans with clinical development and regulatory objectives. Drive execution across therapeutic programs, ensuring alignment with patie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead field-based medical teams, ensuring client delivery and team performance while fostering scientific engagement and program growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve st...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $145K *

Transform the future of clinical research by managing site activities, ensuring compliance, and supporting study execution from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with site staff to enhance performan...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Support project management by coordinating study documentation, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance. Leverage expertise in clinical research to enhance study start-up and execution, while...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$63K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships and driving sales growth through effective product presentations and customer feedback. Collaborate with marketing and sales staff to ens...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $348K *

Transform clinical research through expert medical management and support. Collaborate with teams to ensure protocol integrity, provide training, and contribute to business development while maintaini...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of clinical research by leading medical writing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior writers to ensure high-quality deliverables that advance in...

Blue Bell, PARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Medical Science Liaison?question toggle

    A Medical Science Liaison is a field-based scientific professional who engages with healthcare professionals and researchers to exchange accurate, balanced information about clinical evidence, treatments, and disease areas. MSLs typically work within medical affairs and operate in a non-promotional capacity.

  • What qualifications do Medical Science Liaison jobs require?question toggle

    Many employers prefer an advanced scientific or clinical degree, such as a PharmD, PhD, MD, or nursing doctorate, plus expertise in a relevant therapeutic area. Requirements vary, and employers may also value clinical or research experience, scientific communication skills, and the ability to build professional relationships.

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

    Compensation varies by employer, therapeutic area, location, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary information and compensation details.

  • Do Medical Science Liaisons promote products?question toggle

    MSLs are generally responsible for scientific exchange rather than product promotion. They provide balanced, evidence-based information and follow their organization's medical affairs policies and applicable regulations.

  • Where do Medical Science Liaisons work?question toggle

    MSLs commonly work for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, or medical device organizations. Many positions are field-based and may involve regional travel, though arrangements and coverage areas vary by employer.