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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$265K - $295K *

Lead the charge in regulatory operations, managing submissions and compliance strategies to ensure global regulatory alignment and efficiency across multiple teams and projects...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $247K *

Lead the charge in oncology sales by engaging with customers, educating stakeholders, and exceeding sales goals in your territory. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance customer experiences and...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $191K *

Lead the charge in developing high-impact scientific communications and engagement strategies, collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and compelling communication of clinical evidence to enha...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze Medicaid data and translate policy into actionable insights. Leverage your expertise in T-MSIS data and SQL to drive model operations, ensuring quality and accuracy in a...

Washington, DCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Champion an integrated strategy in patient advocacy and corporate communications, enhancing relationships within the multiple sclerosis community while shaping the company's narrative and reputation a...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K *

Drive excellence by managing specialty accounts, engaging healthcare professionals, and implementing strategic initiatives to boost product visibility and access in hospital settings and oncology clin...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $195K *

Deliver impactful sales strategies and cultivate strategic partnerships to launch a groundbreaking cardiac treatment in your territory, effectively addressing unmet patient needs while collaborating w...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K *

Elevate patient care by driving sales in the neuromodulation sector, fostering relationships with healthcare professionals, and achieving territory objectives through innovative strategies and clinica...

New Orleans, LARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $247K *

Join a dynamic team to lead central monitoring efforts in clinical trials, driving data-driven insights and risk management strategies. Collaborate across functions to enhance monitoring efficiency an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $145K *

Lead clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and timelines. Collaborate with teams and sponsors, manage study functions, and drive effective communication to achieve trial mil...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $110K *

Transform risk management practices by conducting trade surveillance and compliance reviews, collaborating with teams to mitigate potential risks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards in a d...

Springfield, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate program implementation and stakeholder engagement in pharmaceutical market access. Oversee daily operations, client relations, and staff management while ensuring adherence to budgets and p...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving business development across a diverse portfolio, managing accounts, generating leads, and closing sales. You'll engage with clients to deliver customized solutions while ach...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading biologics process development and manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and quality in clinical-stage products, while mentoring scientist...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $150K *

Lead the charge in ensuring supplier compliance with quality standards and cGMPs. Oversee material lifecycle management and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support commercial and clinical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $110K *

Lead the transformation of patient care by enhancing utilization review processes, ensuring quality documentation, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize clinical outcomes and financial p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K *

Transform healthcare sales by driving growth in our innovative solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to exceed revenue targets, engage with clients, and enhance market presence in the eastern US...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $237K *

Contribute to patient safety by overseeing medical product surveillance, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate on risk management and support clinical studies to enhanc...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $208K *

Lead statistical operations for Centralized Statistical Monitoring, ensuring study quality and compliance through innovative methodologies and analytical processes across clinical trial portfolios...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $193K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Help us drive the adoption of innovative colorectal cancer screening solutions by effectively engaging healthcare providers through education, consultation, and strategic support in your assigned terr...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $241K *

Lead and oversee Medical Information teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance. Drive strategic initiatives, manage resources, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operatio...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage in driving revenue growth by targeting key enterprise accounts, leveraging your expertise in digital transformation and customer experience to foster relationships and secure large contracts in...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $205K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative strategies to enhance patient care in rare diseases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business planning and execution, ensuring effective engag...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $235K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Medical Affairs by driving strategic client engagements and enhancing capabilities. This Director-level role balances client delivery and internal growth, focu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.