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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$80K - $95K *

Optimize clinical trial processes by conducting site visits, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with investigators to enhance patient safety and data integrity. Bring your expertise to advance inn...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring protocol compliance and data integrity while collaborating with investigators to advance innovative treatments and therapies. Your expertise will...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Accelerate progress at a leading medical technology company focused on innovative therapies for neurological disorders. Drive sales growth, foster relationships with healthcare professionals, and cont...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $408K *

Join a dynamic team to lead medical management and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with clinical teams and providers to enhan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $165K *

Join us to drive territory growth through strategic sales and account management in oncology. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals while ensuring exceptional customer experiences a...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $165K *

Execute strategic sales initiatives to drive growth in oncology accounts, fostering strong relationships with healthcare professionals while ensuring exceptional customer experiences and supporting th...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$184K - $249K *

Join a team that's driving innovative patient engagement and consumer marketing strategies within a vital oncology sector. Shape impactful programs by translating patient insights into strategic plans...

Thousand Oaks, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare integration by leading innovative solutions in Epic BMDI. Leverage your expertise to enhance clinical workflows, ensure data integrity, and drive project succe...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading integration efforts in healthcare technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical workflows and ensure seamless data exchange, while maintaining hig...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage clinical trial oversight and site interactions while supporting CNS studies. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work combined with on-site visits. Ensure compliance, data quality, and patient safe...

Miami, FLRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $110K *

Discover customer needs and enhance their experience by managing installations and training while partnering with team members to drive sales growth and compliance across the MN, SD, and ND territory...

Neenah, WIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Join us to lead regional sales efforts, driving product launch success and team performance. You'll build strong customer relationships, execute strategic plans, and foster a high-performing culture i...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $348K *

Champion a high-performing field sales organization to drive sustainable growth across specialty therapeutic areas. Inspire accountability and resilience while enhancing patient outcomes through strat...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $205K *

Join a team that's driving sales strategy for a new kidney transplant product. Leverage your expertise in account management and cross-functional collaboration to establish a strong market presence an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $166K *

Shape the future of healthcare engagement by connecting with HCPs through innovative tools and insights. Drive strategic discussions and enhance patient care while collaborating with cross-functional...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $250K *

Inspire growth by driving performance in immunoglobulin sales. Engage with healthcare providers, execute strategic plans, and enhance patient access through collaboration and innovative solutions in a...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-performing team to manage comprehensive patient services, focusing on strategic operations, client relationships, and compliance. Ensure program performance meets KPIs while driving contin...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $280K *

Transform the brand strategy of a marketed respiratory product by providing expert legal counsel and strategic partnership across multiple teams, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving eff...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $132K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact, complex programs that drive strategic objectives across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders f...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform healthcare analytics by supporting ACOs in the MSSP program. Leverage data-driven insights to track performance metrics, optimize risk scores, and collaborate with teams to enhance value-bas...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $85K *

Empower your career as a Clinical Review Team Lead, guiding a team of nurse reviewers in complex case evaluations, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines, and enhancing workflow efficiency while ma...

Houston, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $224K *

Lead the charge in oncology sales by engaging customers, educating stakeholders, and exceeding sales goals in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless customer experiences...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $145K *

Oversee strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Collaborate across teams to execute campaigns, manage events, and promote thought leadership, driving growth and awa...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $230K *

Lead the charge in promoting innovative oncology solutions while building strong relationships with healthcare professionals. Drive performance goals and enhance patient access through strategic engag...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Manage in-field teams to drive sales growth across Dallas, Houston, and Tyler. Develop and implement strategic sales plans, ensuring collaboration and accountability to meet targets while enhancing te...

Dallas, TXRemote

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.