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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$150K - $195K *

Lead the strategy and execution of commercial drug product manufacturing, ensuring operational performance and supply security while collaborating across teams to develop effective manufacturing plans...

San Diego, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $104K *

Lead strategic client relationships by managing complex needs, delivering tailored solutions, and driving long-term growth. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and client satisfac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading a high-performing team of Field Reimbursement Managers. Drive strategic partnerships, operational excellence, and reimbursement expertise to enhance...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on residential mortgage origination. Lead initiatives to develop talent, manage loan processes, and ensure exceptional customer experiences while achieving...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $189K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for oncology products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and impactful customer engage...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Lead the promotion of oncology products, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Drive performance goals, manage territory effectively, and ensure patient access to treatments while embod...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $260K *

Partner with us to transform R&D capabilities through innovative learning experiences, aligning workforce development with strategic priorities and enhancing employee performance across diverse functi...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving digital transformation in Life Sciences. Engage with CxOs and R&D teams to deliver innovative SaaS solutions, navigate complex sales cycles, and build lasting partnerships...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Drive excellence in neuroradiology by interpreting diverse imaging studies for emergency and inpatient care. Enjoy a flexible 7-on/14-off schedule, remote work, and opportunities for additional moonli...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $166K *

Elevate healthcare engagement by connecting with providers through innovative tools, enhancing patient care and experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights and strategic dec...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Transform patient care by leading a team of Field Clinical Specialists, ensuring high-quality clinical education and support. Drive clinical outcomes through effective management, collaboration, and c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$191K - $258K *

Shape the future of global safety by leading the development and submission of periodic aggregate safety reports. Drive compliance and collaboration across teams while managing a diverse global team t...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$197K - $246K *

Lead the charge in building strategic relationships with national payers, ensuring access and reimbursement for products. Drive initiatives that enhance patient affordability while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$248K - $461K *

Grow your career with us by providing strategic medical leadership for oncology agent development, coordinating clinical strategies, guiding trials, and collaborating with international experts to dri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $125K *

Lead the charge in crafting high-quality proposals and managing complex RFP processes while ensuring alignment with customer specifications and company standards under tight deadlines...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$248K - $373K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading clinical reviews of appeals and grievances. Collaborate with medical directors and teams to enhance quality and access across various health plans while worki...

Cypress, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic oversight of enterprise-wide RAC audit activities, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with leadership to enhance audit processes, minimize financial risk, and...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by driving business development in clinical research and medical imaging. Build strategic client relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to innovative healthcare...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $177K *

Drive innovative influencer strategies that amplify engagement and shape external narratives, collaborating across departments to elevate corporate reputation and patient storytelling in a highly dyna...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive growth and customer engagement in the life sciences sector. Leverage your technical expertise and strategic insight to build trusted relationships and deliver analytics soluti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $230K *

Champion the promotion of oncology products, building strong relationships with healthcare stakeholders while driving performance goals and ensuring patient access to innovative therapies in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $162K *

Transform the suitability review process by leading a dynamic team focused on compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across functions to ensure timely, accurate re...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading field operations to drive sales performance, enhance team dynamics, and implement strategic plans. Collaborate effectively to achieve targets while fostering a culture of e...

Philadelphia, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $180K *

Advance healthcare by driving product adoption and education in colorectal cancer screening across a key geographic territory. Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance market penetration and e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $310K *

Lead a high-performing team to execute market access strategies, optimize payer engagement, and enhance product positioning. Drive collaboration across stakeholders to ensure effective reimbursement a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.