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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$75K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to assess and implement personalized care plans, ensuring quality healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with members, families, and providers while managing care activities and addressi...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock new opportunities as you drive business growth in the life sciences sector. Focus on building relationships and matching client needs with innovative solutions in commercial consulting, brand c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K *

Drive innovation and transform lives by leading regulatory strategies and submissions for clinical trials globally. Act as a key liaison for project teams to ensure compliance, operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining scientific data management in drug discovery. Lead the scientific data team, bridging scientists and engineers to ensure data integrity, quality, and innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$227K - $313K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic reimbursement initiatives, optimizing revenue cycles, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance patient access and billing processes in a dynamic heal...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $175K *

Transform healthcare sales by promoting innovative cardiac solutions to medical professionals. Drive utilization through education, support, and strategic engagement, ensuring optimal patient care and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $196K *

Lead global evidence strategy and drive scientific engagement while collaborating cross-functionally to identify evidence gaps and shape priorities in clinical, R&D, and marketing teams. Make a signif...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $192K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving commercial performance and building strong relationships with providers. Engage in product launches and optimize patient access to innovative therapies across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Shape the future of oncology care by building strategic partnerships with key accounts, driving quality initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and align...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $144K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional customer service and technical support at assigned medical equipment sites, ensuring compliance with contracts and fostering strong client relationships throu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by driving EHR operations and support. Collaborate with teams to enhance MyEvolv workflows, troubleshoot issues, and optimize user experience, ensuring efficient system performance...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare while enjoying flexible work schedules and a supportive environment. Contribute to professional growth and work-life balan...

Smithfield, RIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in generating sales revenue and executing strategic plans to achieve annual goals. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer relationships and provide solutions through product demons...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing claims compliance activities, enhancing operational quality, and ensuring audit readiness. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify gaps, monitor KPIs, and drive improv...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to US HR operations by ensuring compliance with employment laws, managing employee data, and supporting onboarding/offboarding processes while collaborating with global HR teams for seamles...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining HR leadership by driving strategic initiatives that enhance employee experience, engagement, and organizational effectiveness while fostering a People First culture acros...

Bellevue, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic actuarial solutions for a dynamic healthcare portfolio. Drive team performance and collaboration to deliver impactful pricing and projections while navigating comp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $205K *

Advance sales strategies and drive growth for a new kidney transplant product. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish a strong market presence and build relationships with key stakeholders in the...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading revenue cycle initiatives, enhancing compliance, and driving process improvements across multiple teams while ensuring data integrity and supporting innovative healthcar...

Shreveport, LARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $118K *

Develop expertise in high-complexity flow cytometric testing, ensuring accurate diagnostics and quality control while supporting training and operational efficiency in a dynamic laboratory environment...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$123K - $169K *

Shape the future of radiation oncology solutions by leading global commercialization strategies, driving market adoption, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance product success and re...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $344K *

Join a team that's redefining market access through innovative data partnerships. Lead strategic collaborations, ensure data compliance, and drive insights that enhance decision-making and patient ser...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $224K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare solutions by overseeing the entire implementation lifecycle, ensuring quality standards, and driving customer adoption through effective education and suppor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Lead and advance quality operations in healthcare audits, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and alignment with global standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading operations for a growing telehealth practice. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance patient care through innovative solutions and efficient workflows, ens...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.