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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$150K - $180K *

Inspire patient recruitment strategies by leading a dynamic team, collaborating with senior management, and leveraging innovative tools to enhance enrollment across clinical trials while ensuring dive...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $115K *

Optimize patient care by delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare. Join a dynamic team of licensed therapists committed to clinical excellence, work-life balance, and professional growth in a sup...

Providence, RIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by executing strategic business plans and driving sales initiatives across a broad geographical region. Develop relationships with healthcare...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K *

Unlock potential by driving the adoption of AI-powered healthcare solutions. As a key commercial leader, you'll influence enterprise-level stakeholders, enhance patient care, and expand market presenc...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming cancer detection through innovative blood tests. In this role, you'll engage healthcare providers, drive sales strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $287K *

Transform the Hematology landscape by leading a high-performing sales team, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance while exceeding sales objectives in the Great Plains region...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $217K *

Drive strategic leadership in industry partnerships and payor strategy, enhancing market access and competitive positioning. Lead a high-performing team to execute a multiyear plan that fosters sustai...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic clinical programs and customer relationships. Drive adoption, optimize workflows, and ensure account growth while delivering measurable value and fostering collab...

Boston, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $192K *

Inspire commercial success by engaging healthcare providers and driving product adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support launches and optimize patient access, ensuring impactful re...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Drive Corporate Relations revenue growth by leading strategic partnerships and a high-performing team. Cultivate executive relationships, manage multi-million-dollar targets, and align market strategi...

Alameda, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $115K *

Champion research management by overseeing contracting and financial activities, enhancing processes, and training new hires. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and optimize research operatio...

Somerville, MARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Engage with a dynamic team to drive customer success and satisfaction in the life sciences sector. This hybrid role combines technical expertise and relationship management, ensuring clients maximize...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive territory growth through strategic sales and account management in oncology. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals while ensuring exceptional customer exper...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Contribute to the efficiency of IT operations by supporting infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring staff. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to enhance technical capabilities and e...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading global statistical programming efforts for oncology and therapeutic products. Drive programming strategies, oversee project deliverables, and mentor staff to ensure complia...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $240K *

Shape the future of commercial operations by leading strategy, workflows, and data integration. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance brand performance and drive operational excellence across cro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Oversee consulting engagements to assess risks in processes and controls. Act as a subject matter expert in financial, operational, and IT audits, providing advisory services and enhancing audit funct...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Transform the landscape of MRD testing by leading a dynamic sales team to exceed goals, develop strategic business plans, and foster key relationships across multiple states while driving innovative s...

Tennessee, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer client-centric pharmacy solutions by leveraging data to improve benefit performance, customize strategies, and foster relationships for self-funded employer clients, all while leading clinical...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by managing site audits, enhancing compliance, and fostering relationships with investigative teams. Utilize risk-based approaches to monitor quality indicators...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $125K *

Manage clinical monitoring and site management processes, ensuring compliance with protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, and regulations. Conduct remote/on-site visits, facilitate communication, and support...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$198K - $297K *

Engage in a dynamic role that empowers team collaboration and drives results in a leading organization recognized for innovation and excellence in performance, fostering an environment of growth and p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $126K *

Unlock potential by leading data integration initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and data quality. Collaborate with IT and business teams to design and implement solutions that ensure seam...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $215K *

Optimize business performance across a hematology/oncology portfolio, focusing on metastatic breast cancer. Develop and execute territory strategies, enhance customer access, and drive results in comm...

United StatesRemote

4 days 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.