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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$144K - $195K *

Oversee value-driven strategies for obesity coverage, enhancing payer access through robust communication and market analysis, while leading cross-functional partnerships and research to optimize cove...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $203K *

Optimize healthcare data insights by analyzing EHR and clinical data to drive performance measures and actionable analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, access, and outc...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $210K *

Join a team dedicated to driving sales impact while promoting innovative healthcare solutions. Utilize your clinical expertise to build strong relationships with healthcare professionals and achieve s...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Help us drive oncology product success by building relationships with key stakeholders, promoting innovative therapies, and ensuring patient access while exceeding performance goals in a dynamic bioph...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Transform healthcare by owning client relationships, guiding clinics through onboarding, and ensuring long-term success. Leverage your expertise to analyze workflows and drive impactful solutions in a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $242K *

Help us drive competitive insights that enhance strategic decision-making. In this role, you'll analyze market dynamics, synthesize data, and collaborate across teams to influence brand strategies for...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in oncology sales by driving territory growth through strategic account management and consultative selling. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance customer exper...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion your career by driving sales success in the cardiovascular space. Engage with healthcare professionals, educate on innovative therapies, and achieve territory goals while fostering strong rel...

Memphis, TNRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $280K *

Lead the charge in medical strategy excellence, overseeing team growth and client relationships while translating complex medical insights into actionable brand strategies across diverse therapeutic a...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the quality and safety of clinical trials. As a Senior Clinical Research Associate, you'll manage site relationships, oversee monitoring activities, and contri...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $135K *

Shape impactful training programs for Field Access teams, enhancing access and reimbursement capabilities across therapeutic areas. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and relevance, fo...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in driving business excellence initiatives across Global Patient Safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project management, governance, and operational effectivenes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and oversee the quality assurance framework for our AI platform. You'll implement automated testing, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high-q...

Overland Park, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform the landscape of patient care by maximizing sales and awareness of specialized products. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance and enhance patient outcomes while man...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Join a dynamic team as a Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist, interpreting STAT/ER cases with a flexible schedule. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment, committed to quality care and...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $219K *

Lead clinical laboratory operations for precision medicine projects, ensuring timely deliverables and risk management across therapeutic areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support clini...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing care for high-acuity populations. You'll assess, coordinate, and optimize personalized care plans while collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure qual...

New York, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with a dynamic CRO to oversee clinical monitoring and enhance site performance. Foster relationships, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead a team in delivering quality outcomes in clini...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading the deployment and optimization of clinical applications in radiology. Drive user engagement and satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

Panama City, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Lead the deployment and optimization of clinical applications in radiology. Drive user engagement through training and support, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and...

Panama City, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform client relationships in the SUD/behavioral health sector, ensuring effective onboarding and ongoing engagement. Leverage your RCM expertise to enhance service delivery, client satisfaction...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $138K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance data integrity and site performance while providing training and support to maintain hi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $160K *

Transform compensation strategies by designing and administering pay programs that attract and retain top talent. Collaborate with HR and management to ensure compliance and alignment with organizatio...

Dunkirk, NYRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $210K *

Advance strategic initiatives in the CNS marketplace by building relationships with KOLs and medical associations, driving engagement, and supporting business development efforts to enhance patient ca...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion a high-performing team of Biologic Specialty Representatives, driving sales success and achieving program objectives. Lead recruitment, training, and performance management while fostering a...

RemoteRemote

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.