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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$160K - $200K *

Drive growth and strengthen relationships across community clinics and AICs. Develop new business and expand partnerships while collaborating with key decision-makers in a complex healthcare market. T...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $181K *

Drive patient-centered clinical pharmacy services, optimizing outcomes through comprehensive medication reviews and targeted management programs. Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and lead ini...

Worcester, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$107K - $166K *

Engage healthcare providers through innovative outreach strategies, utilizing digital and in-person tools to enhance patient care and customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...

Lafayette, LARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $142K *

Champion the successful implementation of RTSM systems, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client requirements while managing project budgets and communications throughout the project lifecycle...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$204K - $265K *

Pioneer patient support strategies to enhance onboarding and access for upcoming product launches. Drive program development, operations, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize patient and pro...

South San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $193K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical research by managing site activities throughout the study lifecycle, ensuring high-quality trial delivery, and collaborating with investigative sites and study te...

Durham, NCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $193K *

Transform clinical research by managing diverse site activities, ensuring compliance and collaboration across studies while driving innovative solutions in patient care. Join a team committed to impac...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $306K *

Drive strategic initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer engagement and project execution, ensuring alignment with scientific, operational, and financial goals while...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Lead sales initiatives and clinical support in the Neurovascular sector, driving growth and enhancing patient outcomes through innovative medical technologies. Collaborate with healthcare professional...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $218K *

Join us in leading global Phase I–IV clinical trials, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Oversee strategy, manage vendors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of Crop Protection & Chemicals by driving sales and fostering client relationships. Utilize strategic insights and collaboration to achieve targets and expand market presence while ma...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales of innovative pulmonary solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance patient care and achieve sales targets in a dynamic healthcare environment. J...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $230K *

Drive innovative medical contracting strategies to enhance payer access, boost reimbursements, and expand covered lives. Lead negotiations and build strategic relationships with healthcare partners to...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $136K *

Transform clinical documentation by crafting high-quality regulatory submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with FDA and ICH guidelines while managing timelines and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $193K *

Transform clinical research by ensuring high-quality study execution and compliance. Collaborate with sites and teams to drive data integrity and patient safety, influencing successful outcomes throug...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $250K *

Join a team that drives growth by managing hospital sales, enhancing customer relationships, and implementing strategic business plans. Your expertise will support patient access to high-quality thera...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $199K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Neuroscience by promoting breakthrough therapies. Engage with healthcare professionals to enhance sales and build lasting relationships while utilizing digital...

California, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the adoption of innovative MRD testing services. Engage key stakeholders in oncology to expand business, develop strategic plans, and drive revenue growth through consultative selling and int...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $186K *

Inspire change by leading strategic relationships in the healthcare sector, focusing on rare disease management. Drive sales and education initiatives while collaborating with key stakeholders to enha...

Connecticut, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$265K - $300K *

Shape the future of neurodegenerative disease diagnostics by leading scientific strategy, driving research programs, and building expert networks to establish industry leadership in innovative solutio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$183K - $220K *

Lead strategic initiatives for Integrated Delivery Networks and health systems, optimizing patient access and formulary adoption. Build executive relationships and drive clinical integration to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving regional marketing initiatives in hematology and oncology. Engage with key thought leaders, execute strategic plans, and leverage local opportunities to enhance brand presen...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Drive the execution of companion diagnostics strategy, managing cross-functional teams and partnerships to ensure successful assay development and regulatory compliance, ultimately enhancing patient o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $242K *

Take ownership of regulatory compliance for promotional materials in the pharmaceutical sector. Leverage your expertise to guide cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to FDA regul...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Lead the charge in advancing scientific discourse by engaging KOLs and HCPs in Hematological Malignancies. Drive strategic medical initiatives while fostering relationships to enhance research and cli...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.