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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$222K - $356K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Safety Physician, leading safety oversight for late-stage CNS clinical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive risk management and regulatory su...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$251K - $307K *

Champion innovative patient marketing strategies that drive engagement and awareness for a first-in-class therapy in Becker muscular dystrophy, collaborating across teams to enhance patient experience...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $267K *

Champion clinical excellence by providing medical oversight and leadership in global research. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure participant safety and drive successful clinical outcom...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hematology through scientific engagement. As a Medical Science Liaison, you'll build relationships with healthcare professionals, share critical insights, and...

Goodyear, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$365K - $497K *

Empower global medical strategy for Neuro/Other Rare diseases, leading cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and scientific integrity while driving evidence generation and stakeholder eng...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic Medical Affairs team, where you'll lead Medical Information initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive strategic insights to support our innovative pipeline in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $300K *

Lead the charge in oncology marketing by developing KOL engagement strategies and insights for individualized therapies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive brand strategy and launch planning, ens...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $110K *

Lead operational excellence in Medical and Clinical Affairs, managing grants, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring efficient program execution to enhance healthcare outcomes and support s...

Woburn, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in hematology. As a Medical Science Liaison, you'll engage with healthcare professionals, support clinical development, and foster relati...

Sacramento, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $155K *

Transform healthcare by driving the adoption of MRD testing services. Collaborate with clinicians and key stakeholders to expand business opportunities and enhance patient outcomes in oncology diagnos...

California, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at driving sales in the CNS marketplace by leveraging your expertise in healthcare and collaborating with teams to achieve strategic business objectives while engaging healthcare p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert medical information support to healthcare professionals, ensuring safe product use through timely, evidence-based responses and effective communication across mul...

Overland Park, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the development and execution of clinical study designs, ensuring effective project management and collaboration across teams. Your expertise will drive the success of clinical trials...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $176K *

Elevate medical information operations by managing inquiries, developing responses, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality communication and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Drive clinical excellence by providing medical expertise across therapeutic areas, ensuring safety and integrity in clinical trials. Collaborate with project teams and senior management to enhance cli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $197K *

Lead the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives to enhance market share and client relationships within designated therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $157K *

Join a team advancing oncology clinical data analysis and review, collaborating with study teams and clients. Ensure integrity of data and reports, communicate key trends, and guide clinical strategie...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $256K *

Champion strategic engagements with oncology thought leaders to enhance insights and drive initiatives for our Solid Tumor portfolio, focusing on collaboration across teams and executing regional stra...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $157K *

Advance clinical data insights by reviewing and analyzing trial results, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, and presenting findings to stakeholders, enhancing study ou...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $176K *

Take ownership of scientific partnerships with healthcare professionals, driving evidence generation and strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance patient care and strengthen scientif...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Drive impactful clinical trials by providing medical oversight and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to manage safety profiles and support business development, enhancing dr...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $367K *

Join a team that's driving sales growth by developing tailored strategies and nurturing key client relationships. This role balances new client acquisition with expanding existing accounts, leveraging...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $250K *

Shape the future of neurology by building partnerships with Medical Experts, generating insights, and collaborating across teams to enhance patient care and drive innovation in a dynamic healthcare la...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $178K *

Transform the patient engagement landscape in clinical trials by developing and delivering strategic support initiatives. Partner with diverse stakeholders to enhance participation and optimize patien...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving sales strategies in the healthcare sector. Collaborate with C-Level executives, generate new opportunities, and enhance market presence while navigating complex enterprise...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.