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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$115K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive Major Incident Management, ensuring swift resolution and effective communication across teams. Leverage your expertise to enhance service restoration and support our hosted cu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Tackle medical claims audits in a dynamic remote environment, collaborating with a skilled team to ensure compliance and accuracy in Skilled Nursing Facility reviews while enhancing audit processes an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical reimbursement strategies across skilled nursing facilities, ensuring compliance and optimal performance through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Drive sales success by establishing strong relationships with healthcare professionals, executing territory plans, and enhancing patient care through innovative medical technologies in a dynamic field...

Birmingham, ALRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing diverse medical communications projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while leading multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong relationships wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $193K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $185K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $332K *

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San Diego, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Manage strategic oncology product promotion and build relationships with key stakeholders. Drive performance goals, analyze market data, and ensure patient access to therapies while embodying corporat...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research by ensuring high standards of care and compliance in monitoring clinical trials. Leverage your expertise in oncology and clinical monitoring...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive healthcare transformation by leading advanced consulting initiatives, enhancing delivery systems, and improving health outcomes. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to implement strategic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $130K *

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Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$181K - $224K *

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Carlsbad, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $266K *

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $237K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Manage a remote diagnostic radiology practice, providing flexible coverage for diverse imaging studies. Collaborate with a physician-led team to ensure high-quality patient care while enjoying a compe...

Wisconsin, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of drug discovery services and products, fostering client relationships, and developing strategic business plans to achieve regional targets while ensuring high custo...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.