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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$107K - $166K *

Empower healthcare engagement by connecting with providers through innovative tools, enhancing patient care and experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights and strategic dec...

Springfield, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform global CMC regulatory strategies for biologics and vaccines, ensuring compliance and quality in submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence outcomes and enhance patient...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Shape the future of project management in global health by leading teams, ensuring timely delivery, and driving operational excellence across multiple projects while aligning with client and business...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $193K *

Drive excellence in clinical research as a Senior CRA, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the study lifecycle. Collaborate with sites and teams to enhance patient safety and data integrity, in...

Durham, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding strategic partnerships and driving growth initiatives with autonomy. Collaborate with leadership to assess market trends, enhance client relationships, and achieve sales t...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in project management for global Metabolic/GLP-1 studies, ensuring outstanding delivery, budget management, and client satisfaction while guiding and mentoring project teams toward ope...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by driving business growth through strategic partnerships, analyzing market opportunities, and enhancing client relationships. Leverage your sales expertise to close deals and op...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$248K - $373K *

Drive the charge in clinical excellence by leading coverage determinations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality medical care and cost-effectiveness for members across Enter...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of healthcare revenue management by leading IDR processes, ensuring compliance, and driving data-informed improvements while mentoring a team of analysts to optimize workflows and enh...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $186K *

Lead and manage multiple accreditation projects, ensuring high-quality client deliverables. Collaborate with consulting professionals to enhance service delivery and develop innovative solutions in he...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $332K *

Drive pediatric development strategy by integrating clinical insights and regulatory commitments across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring effective execution from candidate transition to post-marke...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our oncology sales team by driving territory growth through strategic account acquisition and relationship management. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver excep...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $181K *

Lead the charge in regional clinical study delivery, ensuring quality and compliance while managing timelines and budgets. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive operational excellence and e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $158K *

Lead the charge in regional clinical study delivery, ensuring quality and compliance while managing timelines and budgets. Collaborate with stakeholders and oversee external partners to drive successf...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower enterprise initiatives by leading complex projects that drive strategic outcomes, enhance governance, and align cross-functional teams. Utilize your expertise to manage risks, ensure accountab...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming research grant administration by managing proposals, budgets, and compliance. Provide expert guidance to ensure successful submissions and navigate complex funding proc...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to evidence-based decision-making by conducting comprehensive literature reviews and synthesizing findings to support medical policy development within the Medicare Administrative Contracto...

Ona, WVRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic government programs, managing P&L, and driving operational excellence. Oversee contract delivery, mentor staff, and foster client relationships to ensure growth a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by promoting innovative oncology solutions. You'll engage with healthcare professionals, drive product awareness, and leverage insights to streng...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Unlock your potential by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance patient access and exceed performance g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $350K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading psychiatric care and operations. Engage with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes while supervising nurse practitioners and ensuring compliance with saf...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing external audits for Risk Adjustment processes. Oversee audit deliverables, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance while driving continuous improv...

Missouri, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading a high-performing sales team in precision oncology. Drive strategic initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and enhance patient care through innovative sal...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $282K *

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Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $187K *

Empower clinical studies by leading data management efforts, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the trial lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and enhance data integrity, me...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.