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.
Senior Manager, Obesity Coverage and Value Strategy
$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...
4 weeks ago
Sr Data Scientist, Clinical Intelligence
$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...
4 days ago
Hematology Clinical Account Manager/ Sr. Clinical Account Manager (Raleigh)
$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...
4 weeks ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager, Saint Louis
$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...
1 week ago
Account Executive - Center Health
$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...
1 week ago
Director, Competitive Intelligence
$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...
Reposted 3 days ago
Oncology Account Executive - Tampa, Florida (North)
$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...
1 week ago
Territory Manager - Cardiology - Memphis Territory
$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...
6 days ago
$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...
2 days ago
Senior Clinical Research Associate/Clinical Research Associate II - US Any Region - FSP
$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...
1 week ago
Training Manager, Field Access & Reimbursement
$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...
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Global Patient Safety Business Excellence, Senior Manager
$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Account Manager, PKU - Philadelphia
$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...
Reposted 3 days ago
Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Clinical Lab Project Management
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Trial Manager II, Dermatology & Rheumatology CRO, USA
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Technical Success Manager (Located in FL preferred)
$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...
1 week ago
Technical Success Manager (Located in FL preferred)
$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...
3 weeks ago
Client Success Manager (SUD - Revenue Cycle Management)
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Clinical Research Associate - Medical Device
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
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Marketing Development Manager- Northeast
$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...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director Immunology -South East
$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...
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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.