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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$193K - $262K *

Champion the sales force's success by leading a dynamic team focused on optimizing field effectiveness and operational efficiency, driving excellence in performance and insights...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Shape the future of oncology by driving product success and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals. Lead initiatives that enhance patient access and deliver innovative solutions i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing global studies in Neurology, Psych, and Rare Disease. Lead project teams, manage operations, and ensure timely delivery to exceed client expectations while ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex healthcare project initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and operational readiness while maintaining high standards of governance. Foster strong partnerships with clients, manag...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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

$300K - $350K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in early clinical development. Lead cross-functional strategies and execution for a high-priority program, ensuring alignment and decision-making to advance a pot...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $196K *

Empower healthcare through leadership in CDI and Quality solution management, enhancing team performance and customer success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value and support prov...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower patients by guiding them through oncology treatment barriers. As a key resource, you'll educate and support patients from enrollment to therapy completion, ensuring a seamless experience while...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $250K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive growth in Rare Cardiac products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer relationships and optimize sales strategies while ensuring co...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $160K *

Manage strategic accounts in the Public Sector, driving new business growth and enhancing client relationships while ensuring profitability and service excellence through tailored initiatives and coll...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$204K - $307K *

Elevate payer access and reimbursement strategies for RDN therapies globally, driving evidence-based initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient access and market growth in a dyn...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful clinical consulting by bridging expertise in real-world data with strategic insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance health outcomes research and contribute to thought leadership...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $408K *

Lead the charge in medical management and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance utilization management and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of client relations as a Program Manager, overseeing program execution, financial oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to drive operational excellence and innovative solutions whi...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $156K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage complex commercial contracts, balancing legal and business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive negotiations and enhance contracting process...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by providing expert support in molecular diagnostics, driving product implementation, and fostering strong relationships with clinical laboratories to ensure successful adoption an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Champion innovative oncology solutions by building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Drive product success through strategic engagement and effective territory management, ensuring timely ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and communicating clinical evidence for innovations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage research, publications, and scientific communications, ensuring imp...

New Jersey, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

Elevate our sales strategy by leading a dynamic team of account managers and specialists. Drive growth in the oncology market through effective coaching, relationship building, and strategic planning...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $273K *

Engage with healthcare executives to drive high-value AI consulting opportunities, overseeing complex projects from discovery to implementation, ensuring client satisfaction and outcomes while managin...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $193K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic sales team, driving growth through strategic partnerships, and executing innovative healthcare solutions while achieving personal and team sales goals in a col...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $245K *

Join a team that's driving patient access through strategic leadership of regional Therapy Access Managers, optimizing operations while ensuring compliant support for healthcare practitioners across m...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $225K *

Unlock growth by leading strategic partnerships in the CDMO sector. Drive sales, nurture client relationships, and collaborate across teams to enhance market presence and customer satisfaction. Your e...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare engagement by building relationships with HCPs through digital interactions and telephone conversations, promoting products, and achieving sales goals while ensuring compliance wi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading regional sales efforts, driving product launch success, and building high-performing teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve sales goals and foster s...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   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.