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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clinical Research Associate II - FSP
$91K - $137K *
Shape the future of clinical research by managing site operations, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining data integrity. Collaborate with study teams to oversee monitoring activities and drive succ...
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Clinical Research Associate II - FSP
$91K - $137K *
Empower your career by managing clinical research sites, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining data integrity. Collaborate with teams to oversee study implementation and monitoring, while enhancing...
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Division Sales Manager - Hematology (Tristate-NY/NJ/CT)
$198K - $258K *
Lead the charge in enhancing sales performance by strategically managing a Hematology sales team, focusing on collaboration, resource allocation, and achieving targets across the Tristate area...
4 weeks ago
Health Science Representative - Primary Care / Représentant - Sciences de la santé - Soins primaires
$63K - $135K *
Champion sales growth by building relationships with healthcare professionals, executing strategic business plans, and promoting specialty care products in your territory. Drive impactful educational...
1 week ago
Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs, Global Regulatory Lead - Development Strategy
$222K - $303K *
Join us to lead global regulatory strategy for innovative development programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and efficient lifecycle management across major markets while influencing ke...
Reposted 3 days ago
Sr. Product Data Analyst - Medicare Advantage - Remote
$91K - $163K *
Pioneer innovative data solutions that enhance Medicare Advantage programs, ensuring seamless eligibility and benefits management while collaborating with vendors, stakeholders, and technology teams t...
Reposted 1 week ago
Neuroscience Specialist (PITTSBURGH S PA)
$107K - $166K *
Empower healthcare providers through innovative engagement strategies, utilizing in-person, virtual, and digital tools to enhance patient care and improve experiences for HCPs, caregivers, and patient...
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Associate Director, Clinical Trial Management - Full-Service
$120K - $150K *
Elevate your career by leading clinical trial management teams, ensuring quality and compliance in monitoring strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize clinical operations and dr...
6 days ago
Senior Analyst, Medical Economics - UM Analytics (Remote)
$90K - $110K *
Drive impactful medical economics analysis by extracting and synthesizing data to identify trends, enhance financial performance, and support executive decision-making across healthcare operations and...
2 weeks ago
Account Specialist (Shreveport, LA)
$160K - $192K *
Empower your career by driving commercial success as you engage healthcare providers, build relationships, and support innovative therapies in a dynamic, remote role focused on impactful patient outco...
1 week ago
Senior Marketing Manager, HCP Non-Personal Promotions, Prostate Cancer
$149K - $202K *
Join a team that's shaping innovative HCP non-personal promotional strategies for prostate cancer. Lead impactful campaigns, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive insights for improved pa...
Reposted 1 week ago
Manager, Pharmacovigilance (US)
$90K - $178K *
Drive excellence in pharmacovigilance by leading teams and ensuring compliance with global safety regulations. Influence patient safety initiatives while managing project delivery across diverse clini...
6 days ago
Manager, Pharmacovigilance (US)
$90K - $178K *
Drive excellence in pharmacovigilance by leading teams and projects, ensuring compliance and safety across clinical trials. Leverage scientific expertise and operational oversight to mentor profession...
6 days ago
Indegene: MRC (Medical) Operations Lead (US Based; remote)
$90K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee and optimize medical operations, ensuring compliance and quality in material review processes. Drive efficiency and collaboration among stakeholders while enhancing oper...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Biostatistics Director, Oncology Biosimilars- US Remote
$200K - $270K *
Join a team that's redefining biostatistics in clinical development. You will lead statistical strategy across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring excellence in design, analysis, and reporting while...
1 week ago
Regional Business Director - Northeast
$150K - $180K *
Explore an impactful leadership role driving sales strategies and team development in the PAH marketplace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and foster relationships with...
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Bone Access & DMAB Patient Experience Lead, Marketing Senior Manager
$149K - $202K *
Make your mark at the forefront of patient access marketing, leading strategies and initiatives to enhance the Bone portfolio experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize access solutions an...
4 days ago
Associate Director, Clinical Supply
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in optimizing clinical supply chain strategies, ensuring seamless material availability for global trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and...
3 weeks ago
Chief Scientist, Director, Clinical Research Lab
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading a cutting-edge Clinical Research Laboratory, driving innovation in testing services, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enh...
3 days ago
Senior Clinical Research Associate - Cns
$95K - $115K *
Champion clinical excellence by overseeing studies with a blend of remote and on-site monitoring. Leverage your expertise in CNS, oncology, or metabolic indications to ensure compliance and enhance si...
3 weeks ago
Oncology Field Medical, Director Thoracic (non-MD)
$176K - $294K *
Drive medical strategy and engagement in thoracic oncology, delivering scientific education and insights to healthcare professionals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcome...
2 weeks ago
R&D and Regulatory Systems Lead
$95K - $193K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in R&D and Regulatory processes. Leverage your Veeva RIM expertise, manage global compliance systems, and implement solutions that meet dynamic business needs whi...
Reposted 1 week ago
MRD Clinical Account Executive, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Roanoke, Greensboro
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in oncology by promoting MRD testing services to healthcare providers. This role focuses on strategic business development and collaboration to enhance patient ca...
3 weeks ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager, Miami
$150K - $230K *
Transform patient care by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Lead market engagement, exceed performance goals, and ensure timely access to thera...
1 week ago
$140K - $200K *
Champion growth by developing sales strategies, nurturing client relationships, and identifying market opportunities. Collaborate with teams to enhance offerings and drive success in the pharma and bi...
5 days ago
What is a Medical Science Liaison?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.