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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing interdisciplinary clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements while driving project delivery, quality, and financial performance. Bu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing interdisciplinary clinical studies, ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory standards. Lead teams to deliver quality results on time and within budget while foste...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $222K *

Manage complex clinical trials from initiation to completion, ensuring project success through effective coordination, communication, and teamwork across diverse functional areas and stakeholders. Dri...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $196K *

Join a team that's innovating in eye care. Drive scientific exchange and insights as a key liaison, influencing strategies and supporting product development while managing clinical projects and peer...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $224K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through strategic engagement with healthcare professionals and stakeholders in the CNS therapeutic area, leveraging clinical expertise to dri...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $210K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing high-quality regulatory documents for global submissions. Lead cross-functional projects, mentor junior writers, and ensure compliance with industry standard...

Delaware, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $237K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to disseminate scientific data, build expert networks, and enhance medical strategies. Drive impactful collaborations and insights to improve patient outcomes in a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing and guiding Field Medical teams to enhance scientific engagement and insights, translating medical strategies into impactful regional execution while fostering talent and...

Columbus, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $338K *

Help us advance women's health through innovative clinical trial strategies, where you will conduct, support, and report on global studies for cutting-edge compounds, ensuring adherence to regulatory...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Support clinical studies by assisting with scientific conduct, data reconciliation, and protocol management. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational excellence across multiple st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $300K *

Unlock your potential by leading regional oncology thought leader engagement and advocacy strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape brand strategy and launch planning for innovative...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$199K - $321K *

Join a dynamic team to provide strategic legal counsel on diagnostics and medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and commercial strategies while collaborating across business units...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate clinical research by assisting with study design, medical monitoring, and compliance to ensure effective execution of clinical trials and contribute positively to patient outcomes in alignment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Support clinical studies by assisting teams with tasks like medical monitoring and protocol management. Collaborate across functions and engage with stakeholders to ensure successful trial outcomes wh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Empower clinical research excellence by managing projects that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and drive successful study delivery from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with interdis...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $231K *

Reimagine drug discovery as you lead molecular pharmacology efforts in neuroscience. Collaborate across teams to develop strategies, interpret data, and advance innovative therapies for sleep-wake dis...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Champion scientific exchange and research initiatives in gastrointestinal immunology, engaging with key scientific leaders to enhance understanding and support clinical trials while fostering an inclu...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Champion the development and oversight of scientific content across diverse therapeutic areas while managing client relationships and brand strategy for multiple accounts, ensuring high-quality and im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $200K *

Drive strategic medical initiatives in Rare Neurology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes. Leverage your expertise to shape launch strategies and foster relationship...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Build strategic relationships with scientific leaders to drive innovation in Pulmonary Hypertension. Engage in scientific exchange, support research initiatives, and enhance understanding of therapeut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving sales and education in oncology medical devices. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance treatment options for liver and pancreatic cancer while achieving regi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $294K *

Drive innovation in drug development as a clinical pharmacology expert, leading strategic initiatives for both small and large molecules. Collaborate with diverse teams, communicate with regulatory ag...

Ridgefield, CTRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$268K - $466K *

Champion early clinical development in a dynamic team. Lead clinical research physician role for first-in-human studies, ensuring compliance and collaboration across scientific and regulatory areas to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $281K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of oncology research! This key role involves designing and leading clinical trials, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with global experts to advance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $281K *

Explore your career in clinical development as you design and lead innovative oncology studies, ensuring data integrity and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and cultivating r...

United StatesRemote

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.