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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$127K - $190K *

Champion strategic marketing initiatives to enhance market penetration and drive product adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve impactful outcomes in a dynamic h...

Lafayette, CORemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $157K *

Lead innovative safety strategies in pharmacovigilance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety throughout the product lifecycle, from development to post-marketing, while m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading comprehensive financial analysis and planning initiatives. Drive insights through data modeling and reporting, supporting strategic decision-making across multiple business...

Columbus, OHRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $105K *

Shape the future of patient care by coordinating high-quality, cost-effective services. Utilize your clinical expertise to advocate for members, ensuring appropriate care transitions and fostering col...

Hopewell, NJRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Shape the future of our commercial launch by leading a regional sales team to drive market entry, foster customer relations, and exceed performance goals in a dynamic, cross-functional environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $175K *

Join a team that solves complex data challenges, developing insights from multiple sources to support business decisions. You'll mentor peers and lead the implementation of advanced reporting solution...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Engage with healthcare clients to maximize value from innovative software solutions. Collaborate on onboarding, account health, and usage strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, adoption, and ret...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading country strategy and feasibility assessments, overseeing site selection, and managing cross-functional partnerships to optimize clinical trial success across global markets...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by leading country selection and feasibility assessments, ensuring optimal site identification, and driving data-driven recommendations for global studies across di...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower global clinical operations by leading country selection and feasibility assessments, ensuring data-driven site recommendations, and managing cross-functional partnerships to optimize enrollmen...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping global clinical strategies by leading feasibility assessments, site selection, and data analysis to optimize enrollment and ensure successful trial execution across diverse...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K *

Transform mental health care by building strategic partnerships with providers to enhance access to specialized OCD treatment. Drive growth through relationship-building, education, and effective refe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance patient care by promoting innovative oncology solutions, educating healthcare providers, and driving strategic account management to elevate brand presence and improve p...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $143K *

Advance clinical risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in patient care and operations. Collaborate with leaders to enhance safety and compliance, ensuring effective strategie...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Grow your career in a fully remote Neuroradiology role, engaging with a large, supportive team. Enjoy competitive compensation, productivity incentives, and mentorship opportunities while serving a ma...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $210K *

Drive success by championing patient needs and executing strategic account plans. Leverage clinical expertise and business acumen to exceed sales goals while fostering relationships with key stakehold...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $290K *

Transform drug discovery by leading a dynamic team in medicinal chemistry, driving innovative small-molecule candidates from concept to IND-ready status while fostering collaboration across a global n...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by identifying and securing new client relationships. This role requires strategic sales management, fostering partnerships, and engaging with executive stak...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative clinical studies in respiratory disease. Collaborate globally to shape strategies that enhance patient outcomes and drive drug development forward. Join a m...

Mississauga, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$216K - $243K *

Pioneer advancements in vaccine research and development, driving global immunization efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and effective delivery of safe vaccines, enhancing public h...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $177K *

Champion innovative risk adjustment solutions by leveraging deep expertise to enhance payer and provider strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful presentations and driv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading statistical programming efforts for clinical studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, compliant deliverables that support regulatory submiss...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$240K - $300K *

Shape the future of patient care by interpreting imaging studies with precision, utilizing advanced AI tools, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance diagnostic accuracy and workflo...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $199K *

Join a team that's committed to transparency in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with global disclosure regulations. This role blends operational and strategic tasks, fostering collaboration and q...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling clinical quality programs and population health strategies. Drive measurable improvements in quality outcomes and operational performance while fostering high-p...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.