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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$184K - $396K *

Lead our clinical strategy in the West Region, driving performance in cost, quality, and member experience through partnerships with healthcare providers. Collaborate with teams to enhance value-based...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer compliance excellence by leading initiatives that ensure adherence to global regulatory standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, manage vendor programs, and drive strategic...

Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving healthcare finance consulting excellence. Collaborate with project teams to enhance service delivery through financial modeling, data analytics, and quality improvement ini...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $187K *

Champion clinical laboratory operations by managing complex projects, ensuring timely study starts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results in precision medicine...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

Join a dynamic team to drive commercial performance and enhance patient access. Engage healthcare providers, support product launches, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve sales g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Empower our sales team by driving strategic growth in key accounts. Leverage your expertise in Enterprise SaaS to navigate complex sales in the Life Sciences sector, fostering partnerships and deliver...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $168K *

Transform your career by driving product growth and building relationships with healthcare providers. Leverage your expertise in specialty pharmaceuticals to educate and support key stakeholders while...

Arizona, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $118K *

Innovate your career with a dynamic team in molecular microbiology, performing critical lab tests and supporting patient care. Collaborate with skilled professionals while advancing your expertise in...

Renton, WARemote

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the sales strategy for a specialized Neurosurgery product line, driving revenue growth through relationship building, strategic planning, and exceptional customer service in a dynamic operating r...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and operational excellence. As a Program Manager, you'll oversee program execution, account management, and financial oversight wh...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Remote Musculoskeletal Radiologist. Enjoy a 100% remote schedule, dedicated MSK focus, and a supportive environment with generous PTO and partnership op...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing expert epidemiological insights into occupational exposures for military aviation and firefighter data sets, driving impactful research and analysis to enhance safety...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $192K *

Deliver exceptional sales and support within the healthcare sector, building productive relationships with providers while driving product adoption and ensuring patient access to innovative therapies...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Empower your career by driving market growth and physician engagement in rare diseases. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance brand awareness and patient identification while achieving sales target...

Princeton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Drive creative excellence as a key leader, managing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and strategic insights while nurturing client relationships and maintaining high creative sta...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Join us in advancing precision medicine by leading strategic initiatives within high-value health systems. Drive adoption of innovative diagnostic solutions, engage with C-suite stakeholders, and ensu...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $146K *

Lead the charge in advancing downstream filtration technologies by partnering with customers and internal teams to solve complex bioprocessing challenges, drive technology adoption, and enhance custom...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K *

Champion innovative therapies for chronic pain and neurological disorders, driving sales growth through strategic account management and relationship building with healthcare professionals in your ter...

St. George, UTRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $128K *

Drive impactful IT solutions through design, development, and support. Leverage your expertise to lead complex projects, mentor staff, and optimize systems that are critical to operational success...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of regional marketing by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing brand performance, and fostering relationships with external experts to drive impactful marketing strategies in...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Champion strategic marketing initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to optimize brand performance in Immunology. Drive engagement with External Experts while managing regional marketing strategie...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $140K *

Lead transformative healthcare initiatives by fostering client relationships, driving impactful research, and developing high-performance teams to achieve strategic goals and business growth...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of neuroscience by leveraging AI to enhance research methodologies. Collaborate with experts to define benchmarks, analyze data, and ensure AI agents meet rigorous scientific standard...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $168K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive product growth and education. Manage relationships and execute sales strategies within your territory, ensuring compliance and ethical standards while col...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance client relationships and deliver quality Patient Cloud projects. Lead end-to-end project management, ensuring timely execution and compliance while optimizing outcomes acros...

New York, NYRemote

3 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.