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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$54K - $116K *

Transform member wellness by coordinating case management activities, evaluating medical needs, and implementing strategies to enhance overall health outcomes while ensuring compliance with clinical p...

La Place, LARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $330K *

Drive medical excellence by bridging clinical insights with risk management, guiding underwriting standards, and ensuring compliance across Life, Disability, and Long Term Care products while collabor...

Wisconsin, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Specialty Therapeutics, driving product growth and market development through strategic collaboration and education with healthcare professionals across diverse...

Princeton, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $110K *

Champion customer success by managing installations, training, and compliance. Collaborate with Territory Managers to drive sales growth and identify new opportunities while ensuring exceptional suppo...

Neenah, WIRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $211K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, driving innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable prototypes, translating complex business needs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving sales growth in genetic diagnostic testing. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to promote innovative solutions, manage key accounts, and achieve sales targets in...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $129K *

Lead the charge in managing external quality operations for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance and effective communication with CMOs. Drive continuous improvement and support quality initiat...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $205K *

Transform sales strategies by driving key account growth and fostering relationships in the healthcare sector. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish a strong foundation for a new kidney transpla...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Engage with key stakeholders to promote oncology products, build relationships, and drive brand value. Utilize market insights to develop effective strategies, ensuring patient access and compliance w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$268K - $348K *

Transform the U.S. sales landscape for a revolutionary therapy by leading and scaling a dynamic sales organization. Architect and execute strategies that drive exceptional performance and enhance cust...

Hampton, NJRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $127K *

Help us drive efficiencies in physician preference item management, foster relationships, and maintain compliance across our Neurosurgical and Orthopedic services while achieving significant savings g...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $250K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of oncology by promoting innovative products, educating healthcare professionals, and enhancing patient care through strategic account management and relationship...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate as a Senior Medical Writer, delivering high-quality regulatory documents while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence in a remote setting...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$268K - $302K *

Lead strategic clinical pharmacology initiatives, guiding drug development from early to late stages. Collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring robust pharmacological strategies and regulatory complian...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Shape the future of oncology by cultivating relationships with KOLs, providing critical insights, and supporting research initiatives. Drive awareness and education while ensuring compliance and integ...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Lead innovative strategies to optimize Patient Access programs, partnering across teams to enhance service delivery, drive customer value, and elevate market presence, ensuring the best outcomes for p...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $155K *

Shape the future of enterprise sales by driving growth and cultivating long-term relationships. Manage complex sales cycles and leverage AI tools to optimize efficiency and insights, ensuring customer...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $141K *

Elevate supplier quality management in R&D by ensuring compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement across the supplier lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support our mi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join us to independently manage field service activities, ensuring the reliability and performance of life-saving medical devices. This role requires significant travel and offers the opportunity to m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion the installation, maintenance, and repair of life-saving medical devices. Manage service activities independently within a designated region, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction thr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive sales performance by executing brand strategies, managing key accounts, and building strong customer relationships. Focus on patient-centered solutions while adhering to compliance and maximizin...

Syracuse, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $193K *

Empower global clinical operations by leading process management initiatives, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and drive innovations in cl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K *

Elevate your career by managing global projects in Neuroscience, ensuring compliance, budget adherence, and successful collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive milestone achievement and en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $220K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive oncology product growth. Collaborate with key stakeholders to address customer needs and market dynamics while ensuring compliance and delivering results...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $165K *

Drive the development of a centralized data warehouse for biomedical research, enhancing data integration and functionality. Collaborate with teams to optimize data pipelines and support national rese...

Connecticut, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.