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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$82K - $131K *

Engage in regulatory leadership for complex, federally regulated clinical trials. Oversee study start-up, compliance, and mentoring while ensuring adherence to federal regulations and best practices f...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$79K - $139K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving excellence in clinical trial contracts. As a Senior Site Contracts Manager, you'll negotiate and manage site budgets and agreements, collaborating with key stak...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing HEOR team to drive payer engagement and market access strategies, translating complex data into actionable insights that enhance patient access to innovat...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $115K *

Explore a pivotal role in pharmacovigilance, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety management for cancer therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug safety processes and sup...

Princeton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $201K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality clinical and regulatory documents. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance clinical trial execution while mentoring a team of medical...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Shape innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in a dynamic office environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to project success while ensuring high standards of accu...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Grow enterprise software and AI delivery governance by defining standards, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance. Lead the development of frameworks for traditional and AI solutions, driving co...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $162K *

Contribute to the advancement of medical physics by leading dosimetry analysis for radiopharmaceuticals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive research in drug development and improve imagi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $342K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of medical strategy, spearheading core deliverables for pipeline molecules while leading cross-functional collaborations in neuroscience and psychiatry. Drive impa...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of genetic diagnostic testing services. Manage a designated territory, build relationships with healthcare professionals, and achieve sales goals through strategic ac...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving clinical trial execution for a complex Phase 2b inflammation study, ensuring operational excellence from start-up to closeout while managing cross-functional teams and exter...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate clinical trial success by driving execution of complex Phase 2b studies. Own operations from start-up to closeout while leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic sponsor-dedicated setting...

Oklahoma, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize clinical trial execution by independently managing all phases of a complex Phase 2b inflammation study. Collaborate cross-functionally, ensure adherence to timelines, and drive operational ex...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of a complex Phase 2b inflammation study. Engage cross-functional teams, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met while managing risks. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, direct...

Maine, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $221K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving successful oncology drug development through strategic planning and expert guidance...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Transform healthcare by building strong relationships with key oncology stakeholders. Drive product promotion and exceed performance goals while ensuring patient access to innovative therapies in a dy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in providing medical safety expertise for post-marketing drugs and devices. Oversee case reviews, ensure compliance, and train teams while managing deliverables to meet quality and pro...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $278K *

Champion innovative patient recruitment strategies to enhance clinical trial engagement and retention. Lead a dynamic team, leveraging data and technology to optimize enrollment across diverse therape...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Contribute to companion diagnostic strategy and development, leading programs from biomarker feasibility to clinical validation. Collaborate across teams to ensure diagnostics align with therapeutic m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $332K *

Transform healthcare by leading national strategic account management efforts. Drive partnerships with key institutions, enhance patient care, and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve comm...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $374K *

Lead the charge in clinical oversight and mentorship, driving innovative medical solutions across diverse programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure evidence-based decision-making and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Manage a team of engagement managers to enhance operational effectiveness, drive project execution, and implement innovative solutions. Oversee financial performance and resource allocation while fost...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $177K *

Unlock the potential of infectious disease diagnostics by driving sales in a defined territory. Collaborate with clinical leaders to introduce transformative technology, build relationships, and enhan...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $398K *

Drive impactful legal strategies in a global clinical research environment, guiding senior leadership on complex regulatory and compliance matters while fostering innovation and risk management across...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Transform integrated communications for vaccine brands by managing client relations, strategic planning, and digital engagement. Leverage traditional and digital strategies to drive impactful outcomes...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks 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.