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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$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic initiatives in oncology nursing, optimizing field operations and education. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance and ensure compliance, driving impactful execution of por...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives across oncology franchises. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance field operations, optimize resources, and drive effective nursing educa...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock strategic potential by leading oncology nursing initiatives across multiple franchises. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance field execution, optimize operations, and drive impact...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing oncology nursing strategies across multiple franchises, ensuring alignment and resource optimization for high-impact field performance in a dynamic, cross-f...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $282K *

Drive transformative B2B and B2C marketing strategies that enhance brand presence and user engagement across our dual marketplace. Lead a high-performing team, optimize multi-channel acquisition, and...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical research! As a CRA, you'll build site relationships, ensure compliance, and drive patient recruitment while enjoying world-class training and technology. Experie...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Analyze operational data to drive insights and enhance decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reports and dashboards using SQL, Tableau, and Power BI, focusing on key perf...

Lakeland, FLRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Transform vendor performance management by overseeing external hub partners, ensuring compliance with SLAs and quality standards while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement to enha...

North Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $168K *

Empower your career by driving product growth and building relationships with healthcare professionals. Utilize your expertise to educate and manage accounts, ensuring the success of Neurocrine produc...

Illinois, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Transform global in vitro scientific operations by leading expansive teams and driving innovation across oncology and immunology studies. Ensure operational excellence, harmonize multi-site workflows...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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Massapequa, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

Grow your career by engaging healthcare providers and driving commercial success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and enhance patient access to innovative therapies...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $244K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Employer PMO, driving strategic program delivery and cross-functional alignment while enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging modern tools for impactful outcome...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering high-performing teams and client relationships in a dynamic, multi-cult...

Durham, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $201K *

Take ownership of regulatory strategy development for robotic systems, ensuring compliance and timely submissions. Collaborate with engineering and clinical teams to drive project success in securing...

Santa Clara, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $201K *

Drive growth and optimize sales strategies by leading and mentoring a dynamic team. Foster relationships with clients and develop training programs to enhance performance, contributing to market expan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare marketing by leading HCP and access strategies for a groundbreaking therapy. Drive brand positioning, engage stakeholders, and build a high-performi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive exceptional service delivery by leading a team of program managers, enhancing patient access to medications, and ensuring operational excellence while fostering a supportive work environment...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$274K - $371K *

Develop and lead early phase clinical strategies for oncology candidates, ensuring design and execution of clinical trials. Collaborate with internal teams and external experts to drive innovative dru...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $243K *

Lead a dynamic team in managing complex clinical research trials, ensuring project execution aligns with strategic objectives. Drive process improvements and maintain client relationships while overse...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $243K *

Lead a dynamic team in managing complex clinical research trials, ensuring strategic execution and client satisfaction. Drive project success through effective communication, budget oversight, and qua...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $162K *

Drive business growth by developing strategic plans and executing sales within your territory. Build strong relationships, achieve quarterly goals, and enhance your professional skills in a collaborat...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

Drive commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers and executing territory plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure patient access to innovative...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $196K *

Transform your career by leading innovative medical education strategies, managing a dynamic team, and enhancing customer engagement in the orthopedic instruments sector. Drive impactful programs that...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $216K *

Advance your career by leading strategic partnerships with key clinical sites, enhancing collaboration, and driving operational excellence in clinical research. This role focuses on building relations...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 1 week 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.