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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Quality Control laboratories by providing technical oversight for startup, validation, and compliance across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring operational...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K *

Empower clients by managing complex care needs through remote case management, ensuring access to high-quality treatment and support. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client engagem...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Transform your career by leading regional sales efforts for a groundbreaking product. Drive performance, build a high-performing team, and engage with key healthcare providers in a fast-paced, entrepr...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Explore opportunities to drive oncology product success by building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, managing territory resources, and delivering impactful solutions that enhance pa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive strategic growth in home health across a defined region. Lead and mentor a growth team, build strong provider relationships, and exceed performance targets while ensur...

Mckinney, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $182K *

Lead the design and delivery of innovative clinical sales training programs for Structural Heart, enhancing sales team effectiveness and product knowledge through strategic curriculum development and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving sales in the U.S. healthcare market, engaging diverse stakeholders, and managing complex sales cycles to expand our national brain-network footprint through strategic pa...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $181K *

Help us lead global clinical studies by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving project timelines to deliver high-quality results within budget and regulatory standards...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Drive sales and marketing initiatives for specialty medications in your region. Leverage your expertise to build relationships with healthcare providers, achieve revenue targets, and enhance patient c...

Seattle, WARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $199K *

Advance territory sales and customer relationships by utilizing strong analytical skills and engaging product promotion strategies to meet patient needs and achieve business objectives in a dynamic he...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing the full lifecycle of IT contracts, ensuring compliance and effective vendor risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize contract terms and...

Mount Juliet, TNRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K - $192K *

Join a dynamic team to drive commercial performance and enhance patient access through strong relationships with healthcare providers, executing strategic business plans in a pivotal role focused on i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $190K *

Lead operational excellence in clinical trial budget amendments, overseeing workflows, negotiations, and team performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and resolve complex finan...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Join a team that provides expert neuroradiology and diagnostic imaging coverage remotely. Engage in critical interpretation and consultation while contributing to quality improvement and collaborative...

Waterbury, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $168K *

Explore the potential of Neurocrine products by managing key accounts, driving sales growth, and fostering relationships with healthcare professionals. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance produc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales performance, manage key accounts, and build strong customer relationships in the field. Play a pivotal role in executing brand strategies while focusing on patient-c...

Lubbock, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful oncology reimbursement strategies through hybrid engagement, balancing virtual support with essential in-field interactions across healthcare providers to enhance access to critical th...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $187K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering patients with generalized Myasthenia Gravis through education and support. As a key point of contact, you'll coordinate care, provide resources, and ensure c...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $224K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and execute market access strategies for oncology products, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and enhancing patient access through collaboration an...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $273K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic business development initiatives, fostering key partnerships, and leading innovative solutions to expand market opportunities and enhance organizational growth...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $384K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading medical strategy and engagement across diverse customer segments. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver impactful medical insights and support clinical ini...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of medical sales by leading a dynamic team, developing strategic partnerships, and driving product adoption in your region, while achieving sales goals and fostering team growth throu...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $199K *

Empower your career by driving sales and building relationships in the healthcare sector. Engage with customers through innovative strategies, leveraging your expertise to promote breakthrough therapi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to ensure exceptional client engagement by managing the entire client lifecycle in revenue cycle management, driving success through effective liaison between operational teams and cli...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Optimize your career by driving oncology product success and building impactful relationships with healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient access and deliver innovative so...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.