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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hematology/Oncology Specialist - Hartford, CT
$170K - $210K *
Unlock potential by fostering relationships within the oncology community, executing strategic business plans, and ensuring patient access to therapies while collaborating across functions to drive sa...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Engagement Manager - Medical Affairs
$210K - $258K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Engagement Manager, leading complex consulting projects for pharmaceutical clients. Drive strategic medical initiatives, foster client relationships, and mentor teams...
Reposted 4 days ago
Medical Science Liaison, CNS - WY, NV, UT, CO, AZ, NM
$150K - $224K *
Contribute to ecosystem strategies by engaging key stakeholders, providing clinical insights, and enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration and education in CNS therapeutic areas...
2 weeks ago
Director, Medical Science Liaison (East)
$148K - $222K *
Drive clinical adoption and enhance partnerships by leading a high-performing Medical Science Liaison team. Collaborate with sales and medical teams to educate stakeholders, influence decision-making...
5 days ago
Senior Manager, Field Medical Science Liaison, North Texas/Oklahoma
$133K - $213K *
Drive scientific engagement and insight generation by collaborating with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers in immunology and dermatology. Leverage your expertise to enhance clinical underst...
3 weeks ago
Director, Medical Science Liaison (Dallas, AR, LA, OK, MS)
$236K - $259K *
Join a team that advances medical knowledge and relationships in lung cancer. As a key liaison, engage with healthcare professionals, support scientific initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director, Neurology - Thought Leader Liaison (SOUTH)
$245K - $265K *
Drive strategic partnerships with Medical Experts in neurology, enhancing patient care through insights and collaboration. This field-based role requires strong relationship-building and cross-functio...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by collaborating across teams to drive data integrity and safety in oncology clinical studies while developing comprehensive medical review plans and managing project deliverables...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs
$177K - $338K *
Innovate the global medical strategy for a leading drug program. Drive launch readiness, evidence generation, and cross-functional partnerships while serving as the primary medical voice in product li...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Thought Leader Liaison (Southwest)
$125K - $150K *
Champion strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders in nephrology, driving impactful engagement and collaboration across teams to support the growth of FILSPARI® and enhance brand influence in th...
1 week ago
Director, Neurology - Thought Leader Liaison (NORTHEAST)
$245K - $265K *
Build impactful partnerships with Medical Experts to enhance neurology care. Drive strategic insights and collaboration across teams, influencing marketing and education initiatives while engaging wit...
1 week ago
$180K - $230K *
Advance scientific engagement by building relationships with healthcare professionals in Northern California. Leverage expertise in hematology/oncology to support clinical development and deliver impa...
6 days ago
$190K - $300K *
Join us to engage with scientific leaders in cardiovascular and metabolism, providing expert insights and fostering relationships. Drive scientific exchange, support clinical research, and enhance und...
4 days ago
Clinical Liaison and Market Dev. Leader
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in transplant advocacy by integrating business development, marketing, and medical expertise. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance KOL engagement and mark...
2 weeks ago
Thought Leader Liaison, US Oncology, Northeast
$167K - $300K *
Elevate oncology marketing strategies by leading KOL engagement and advocacy initiatives. Utilize market insights to shape brand strategy and launch planning for innovative therapies, ensuring complia...
Yesterday
$190K - $300K *
Engage with scientific leaders to exchange medical insights and support research initiatives. Drive scientific discussions, enhance understanding of therapeutic areas, and foster collaboration within...
1 week ago
$206K - $268K *
Lead the charge in advancing nephrology clinical programs through strategic design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices while collaborating wit...
3 weeks ago
Associate Managed Care Liaison Director
$206K - $282K *
Join a dynamic team to leverage clinical expertise in managed care, enhancing access to Neurocrine products. Collaborate with stakeholders, deliver impactful presentations, and drive strategic initiat...
3 weeks ago
MSL / Sr MSL, Hematology - Northern California
$180K - $230K *
Elevate healthcare by engaging with professionals as a scientific expert. Build relationships, share knowledge, and support clinical development in hematology across Northern California while travelin...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Reimagine medical communication by leading a team of writers to craft regulatory and scientific documents. Oversee projects, ensuring clarity and quality for diverse audiences while adhering to timeli...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Assoc Dir, Neuro Thought Leader Liaison (Midwest Region)
$190K - $225K *
Transform relationships with key opinion leaders in rare neurological diseases, providing strategic insights and guidance to inform brand strategies and enhance engagement across medical and commercia...
Reposted today
Director, Neurology - Thought Leader Liaison (SOUTHEAST)
$245K - $265K *
Shape the future of neurology by building partnerships with Medical Experts, driving insights, and collaborating across teams to enhance patient care and strategic initiatives in a dynamic healthcare...
1 week ago
$80K - $175K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality medical writing. You'll lead the creation of essential documents for clinical studies, ensuring clarity and compliance with regulatory standards...
1 week ago
$80K - $175K *
Lead the creation of high-quality medical writing deliverables, ensuring clarity and compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate across departments to manage projects and mentor junior writers w...
1 week ago
Field Medical Affairs, Team Lead - Eastern US - Pulmonary Hypertension
$210K - $331K *
Lead and mentor a team in Field Medical Affairs, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration to enhance scientific engagement and insight generation while ensuring compliance and operati...
1 week ago
What is a Medical Science Liaison?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.