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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$92K - $120K *

Elevate clinical trial execution by supporting the development team in data review, safety tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to advance innovative clinical programs in ophthalmology...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $187K *

Lead the charge in integrating healthcare systems, ensuring secure data exchange across platforms. Drive interoperability initiatives, optimize APIs, and enhance clinical data capabilities while suppo...

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 *

Accelerate progress at clinical trials by supporting regional study delivery, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with key stakeholders to meet study goals within timelines and budget...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $171K *

Pioneer clinical trial excellence by leading operational planning and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery of clinical studies while mentoring j...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$280K - $311K *

Optimize safety evaluations within our Drug Safety team to drive innovative strategies for monitoring and managing clinical risks, ensuring compliance and maintaining high-quality standards in pharmac...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower regulatory excellence by guiding cross-functional teams in compliance and strategy. Leverage deep FDA knowledge to influence promotional materials and ensure adherence to evolving regulations...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $194K *

Transform healthcare sales by leading and motivating a high-performing team, driving revenue, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction while collaborating with various stakeholders across the or...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Empower your career by leading regulatory advertising initiatives, ensuring compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop impactful product messaging for marketed and pipeline...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $172K *

Lead pharmacovigilance operations and safety science initiatives, ensuring compliance and quality in drug safety reporting. Oversee vendor performance, manage safety data, and contribute to regulatory...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $280K *

Transform regional sales strategies by leading a high-performing team, driving revenue growth, and fostering key customer relationships while ensuring operational excellence and talent development...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $190K *

Champion the achievement of commercial objectives by strategically engaging healthcare providers, driving patient identification, and ensuring timely treatment initiation to improve patient outcomes i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $98K *

Champion regulatory audit excellence by leading PACE audits, ensuring compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational readiness and continuous improvement across the orga...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $112K *

Join a dedicated team providing compassionate hospice care across multiple locations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes while adapting to diverse clinical env...

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4 days ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth in the Pediatric Endocrinology sector through strategic relationship building and effective customer engagement, ensuring product knowledge and compliance whil...

Hartford, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Pioneer innovative oncology solutions by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, driving product adoption, and exceeding performance goals in a dynamic biopharma environment focused on pa...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Unlock potential by engaging Pulmonologists and key customers to drive revenue growth. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and analyze market trends to implement effective strategies while ensur...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $234K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions for neurological diseases. Drive sales, build relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient care and achieve busin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you manage high-severity casualty claims, navigating complex liability issues and litigation. Collaborate with teams to drive innovative solutions while ensuring exceptional s...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $249K *

Lead architecture for AI initiatives, driving innovation and compliance. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and mentor engineers while shaping governance standards and scalable solutions...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $270K *

Join a team that's driving access strategy across the Northeast, managing key payer relationships and ensuring launch readiness for rare disease therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to o...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at Revolution Medicines by driving oncology product sales, building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient access to innovative therapies in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in providing remote clinical oversight for Dermatology PAs, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with a dedicated team to foster clinical exc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in early-stage drug discovery by triaging research requests, managing CRO partnerships, and ensuring seamless execution of outsourced projects. Leverage scientific expertise and Mandarin fluenc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $188K *

Shape the future of managed care by leading contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and strategic initiatives to optimize reimbursement and enhance payer relationships across healthcare service...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.