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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$200K - $250K *

Transform provider engagement by leading peer-to-peer conversations and ensuring clinical governance. Leverage your medical expertise to enhance patient safety and optimize drug strategies while repre...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $261K *

Champion growth in Rare Disease management by leading a team of Account Managers, collaborating across functions to develop strategic business plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $184K *

Join a team that's committed to driving innovative regulatory projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure timely submissions and approvals for products in th...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $162K *

Unlock potential by developing effective strategies and relationships to drive sales growth in the territory, ensuring compliance with regulations and high levels of customer engagement through effect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $188K *

Oversee and manage clinical trials from protocol development to final report, ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance research efficie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing compliance and operational integrity through thorough audits and evaluations, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improv...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive sales growth by fostering client relationships, pursuing new accounts, and achieving targets. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and deliver exceptional service, while analyzing market...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer engagement by leveraging product expertise and value-driven sales strategies. Develop key relationships, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth across assigned terr...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $247K *

Lead the charge in patient engagement strategy, optimizing support programs and enhancing the patient journey from consideration to conversion. Collaborate across teams to amplify patient voices and d...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Unlock potential by leading global site start-up strategies for complex clinical trials. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate stud...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $118K *

Elevate compliance standards by leading oversight initiatives, managing complex projects, and collaborating across teams to ensure regulatory adherence and effective governance in a dynamic environmen...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $151K *

Shape the future of public health by leading the development of a statewide vaccine management and clinical case management system, ensuring seamless integration and support for local health departmen...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare processes for the Veterans Health Administration, enhancing business and clinical operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to redesign workflows, address chal...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $193K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering with AI-driven solutions. Lead the charge in adopting AI-enabled SDLC practices, optimizing software delivery, and mentoring teams to enhance product...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join our team to drive awareness and adoption of an AI-powered assay in oncology. Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance patient care through education and strategic engagement, ensuring opt...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive impactful data analysis that enhances product performance and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover insights, develop KPIs, and translate compl...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$300K *

Elevate healthcare delivery by leading a dedicated team in clinical evaluations, ensuring best practices while providing client-facing support and expertise in medical claims, regulations, and emergin...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $97K *

Shape the future of healthcare by conducting clinical case reviews and enhancing product quality for an AI-driven clinical platform. Collaborate with care teams to ensure accurate alert functionality...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that shapes innovative medical strategies, driving excellence in healthcare content. Collaborate with experts, cultivate client relationships, and inspire teams to elevate project outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Champion integrated care management by coordinating health services for dually-eligible enrollees with complex needs. Engage with members in community settings to enhance health outcomes and quality o...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by educating healthcare providers on an AI-driven prognostic assay for early and late distant recurrence risk in breast cancer patients, driving adoption through consultative sales an...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Drive impactful oncology solutions by building relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance patient access and exceed performance goals while managing territory reso...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Help us drive business development in oncology by leading strategic partnerships and optimizing resources to enhance clinical outcomes and market potential for our innovative diagnostic and therapeuti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

Engage healthcare providers and drive commercial performance in a defined territory. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure patient access to innovative therapi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion growth by building strategic relationships and driving sales in the Healthcare sector. Leverage AI solutions to enhance customer engagement and achieve revenue targets while collaborating wit...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.