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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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's advancing oncology solutions by managing global clinical trials. Lead project execution from protocol development to study closeout, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $143K *

Drive the development and execution of tailored training programs, ensuring effective skill enhancement for sales representatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align training strategies...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $280K *

Transform sales performance by leading a team of representatives, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer engagement and market impact...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships and program performance, ensuring timely delivery of medications. Oversee budgets, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and drive successful...

North Carolina, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Drive impactful oncology solutions by building relationships with key stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to exceed performance goals and enhance patient access to innovative therapies while managin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic partnerships with major behavioral health clinics and medical centers, while managing client relationships and sales performance to enhance company growth and obj...

Florida, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $109K *

Oversee complex Allied Health claims, utilizing your expertise to analyze, negotiate, and resolve high exposure losses while fostering strong relationships with internal teams and external clients for...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $210K *

Drive growth by leading a dynamic sales team in the oncology sector, focusing on strategy execution, client relationships, and market insights to achieve revenue targets and enhance service delivery...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Help us drive innovative product strategies in patient services, focusing on access, adherence, and affordability. Lead cross-functional teams to translate business needs into impactful technology sol...

Massachusetts, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform regulatory strategies for rare disease and cardio-pulmonary drug-device programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive successful submissions globally, supp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $168K *

Drive growth and market success by building relationships with healthcare professionals, managing sales strategies, and educating key stakeholders on product benefits in a focused geographic territory...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $424K *

Lead the development and execution of Immunology access services strategy, ensuring seamless patient and provider experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance reimbursement initiatives and d...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$207K - $284K *

Drive the success of our Oncology team by leading a group of Territory Managers, executing strategic plans, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across the Southeast region to enhance...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $210K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance referral growth and provider engagement across chronic therapy markets. Drive collaboration among cross-functional teams to optimize patient progression and deliv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care through innovative therapies. As a Sales Representative, you'll drive sales growth, build relationships with healthcare professionals, and enh...

Maine, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $199K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on sales growth and customer engagement in the healthcare sector. Utilize your analytical skills and product knowledge to develop strategies that enhance...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead the technical direction for inhaled dry powder products, ensuring product performance and manufacturability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate development and regulatory...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $244K *

Unlock your potential as a Global Regulatory Leader, driving regulatory strategy and submissions for CNS projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Champion the promotion of oncology products, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Drive performance goals, manage territory effectively, and ensure patient access to treatments while e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic legal counsel on clinical and commercial operations, focusing on regulatory compliance, privacy, and data protection in a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by overseeing clinical monitoring and site management. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with protocols and regulations, while fostering relationships with investigationa...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving client success in oncology. As a key leader, you'll manage relationships, oversee project delivery, and foster growth across a diverse portfolio, ensuring high...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $222K *

Shape your career by leading clinical project management for global trials. Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure compliance, and meet project deliverables while fostering effective teamwork an...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $169K *

Lead product quality initiatives to ensure compliance and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing performance and suppo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Oversee the operational planning and execution of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while managing cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, budgets, and quality o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.