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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$300K - $350K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

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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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $282K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $187K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $143K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $255K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $290K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $145K *

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$82K - $182K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $196K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $120K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $187K *

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Providence, RIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage clinical data throughout study lifecycles, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy and support innovative solu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $97K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $171K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$280K - $311K *

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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.