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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives in oncology, leveraging clinical expertise and business acumen to enhance patient outcomes and drive brand objectives across a defined territory while...

Harrisburg, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing U.S. Market Access organization for a new multiple sclerosis treatment, driving strategy across pricing, reimbursement, and distribution to maximize patie...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $227K *

Partner with us to shape innovative payer value strategies for oncology assets, translating complex clinical data into actionable insights that enhance patient access and coverage. Collaborate across...

Thousand Oaks, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Partner with us to craft precise clinical documents for regulatory submissions and enhance project outcomes through collaborative medical writing expertise across various therapeutic areas...

Tennessee, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as a Managing Consultant, driving innovative solutions in Revenue Integrity. Oversee engagements, enhance client relationships, and lead project teams to optimize financial perform...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$215K - $408K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing medical management and quality improvement. Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize patient care, support performance initiatives, and drive effective uti...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $408K *

Lead the charge in enhancing medical management and quality improvement. Drive utilization review, collaborate with providers, and implement performance initiatives to optimize care quality and cost-e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $178K *

Unlock potential by driving patient access marketing strategies for biosimilars. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and improve product access, while managing projects and...

Thousand Oaks, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $303K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of healthcare analytics, driving innovation and strategy. You will support financial stewardship, operational excellence, and executive communications in a high-vis...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the quality assurance efforts for commissioning, qualification, and validation across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards while collaborating with cross-function...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $175K *

Lead and innovate within our ML Operations team, driving scalable machine learning solutions. Oversee a talented group while ensuring robust integration of ML technologies, optimizing performance, and...

San Ramon, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $124K *

Join a team that's pivotal in financial integration, collaborating with hospital leadership and finance teams to ensure a seamless transition. Leverage your expertise in accounting and financial opera...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $155K *

Shape the future of neuroscience sales by building relationships, delivering impactful education, and driving patient access. Leverage your expertise to exceed sales goals and collaborate with healthc...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $268K *

Drive sales and distribution of AEDs and related systems in the Education and Utility sectors. This high-impact role focuses on creating demand, building a pipeline, and closing complex opportunities...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $195K *

Partner with us to enhance patient safety in Cardiac Rhythm Management. Leverage your clinical expertise to evaluate safety signals and collaborate across teams, ensuring effective decision-making thr...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the strategic alignment of R&D and IT, ensuring compliance and scalability of Veeva systems. Drive technology roadmaps, manage vendor relationships, and mentor junior partners while enhancing reg...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate sales performance by executing brand strategies in the field, managing territory, and building strong customer relationships. Drive results through effective planning, market intelligence, and...

Beaumont, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $202K *

Lead the transformation and execution of AI marketing capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design data-driven workflows, product strategies, and measurable outcomes that optimize...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$61K - $111K *

Advance operational excellence by overseeing scheduling, staffing, and administrative workflows across multiple sites. Collaborate with leadership to enhance patient care and ensure compliance while m...

New Hampshire, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in project management excellence, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget while fostering stakeholder engagement and team developm...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing cancer screening by engaging healthcare providers and driving adoption of innovative diagnostic technologies that can save lives and reduce costs through early detec...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $148K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving customer experience insights that influence product and business strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct impactful research and advocat...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $175K *

Drive sales of innovative cardiac defibrillator systems and diagnostic services, engaging healthcare professionals in hospitals and outpatient settings. Foster relationships, educate on product value...

Memphis, TNRemote

2 weeks 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.