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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$105K - $175K *

Join us to lead AI and sales intelligence initiatives, transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and drive business performance thr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $273K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of epidemiology by leading innovative research initiatives, fostering scientific excellence, and driving client impact across diverse sectors. Leverage your exper...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $175K *

Accelerate patient care by optimizing therapy pathways and engaging key stakeholders. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance VTE awareness and program development, driving clinical initiatives a...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $199K *

Drive sales and foster relationships in the healthcare sector by engaging customers through innovative strategies and effective communication, while leveraging analytical skills and product knowledge...

Maryland, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Shape the future of patient access by leading integrated strategies that enhance customer engagement and optimize portfolio performance across diverse healthcare channels, driving sustainable growth a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor in educational grant development and scientific writing. Collaborate with experts to create impactful medical content and innovative educational programs tha...

Florida, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Empower community practices and health systems by promoting innovative products, building strong relationships, and delivering expert training to enhance patient care and exceed sales goals across div...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $170K *

Drive global site activation strategies, ensuring efficient project execution and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effectiveness and support clinical trial su...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Manage a team of medical writers to develop impactful scientific content, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive medical strategies and delivera...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $247K *

Champion the growth of our PAH business by managing key accounts, building provider relationships, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and access to therapies in the Centra...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping clinical sales strategies and enhancing client relationships. Lead initiatives that drive market growth and improve patient satisfaction while collaborating across disciplin...

Harrisburg, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive sales in the Neurosurgery product line, achieving revenue targets through strategic planning, relationship building, and exceptional customer service in a dynamic operating ro...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence across a global portfolio, partnering with leadership to enhance business performance and deliver measurable outcomes in oncology and rare diseas...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $290K *

Champion global regulatory strategies to drive product approvals and market access for innovative dental solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Transform oncology care by driving product adoption and building relationships with key stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to exceed performance goals and ensure patient access to innovative therap...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Lead market engagement, exceed performance goals, and ensure patient access while embodyi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $252K *

Empower innovation in pharmacovigilance technology by owning the DSPV roadmap, collaborating across teams, and ensuring robust safety systems to elevate compliance and analytics capabilities...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$245K - $290K *

Champion strategic relationships in community oncology to enhance market access for innovative therapies. Drive account strategies, negotiate contracts, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure op...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $214K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare through innovative AI solutions. As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you'll design and deploy scalable models, optimize data pipelines, and collaborate with cross-fu...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $214K *

Develop robust ML solutions for autonomous medical coding, integrating machine learning and LLMs to optimize production systems. Collaborate cross-functionally in a remote work environment while handl...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $192K *

Accelerate commercial success by engaging healthcare providers and driving product adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient access and support innovative therapies in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive territory growth by acquiring new accounts and expanding existing relationships through consultative selling and strategic prospecting. Collaborate with healthcare stakeholders to ensure excepti...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Champion the promotion of oncology products, building strong relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance patient access and drive brand success in a competitive market. Leverage clinical ex...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $215K *

Inspire growth by leading regional launch strategies and building high-performing sales teams. Drive market success through strong customer relationships and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-p...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $231K *

Transform the pharmaceutical landscape by driving value realization on rebate contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing negotiation strategies to enhance financial performan...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

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  •   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.