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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$92K - $130K *

Lead the administration and enhancement of the ServiceNow platform, ensuring optimal service delivery and user experience. Collaborate with teams to support ITSM processes and drive continuous improve...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic agency by leading complex client campaigns. Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality result...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team of Field Reimbursement Managers, ensuring operational excellence and strategic support while managing key provider accounts. Drive program performance and compliance, fostering a c...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $168K *

Elevate your career by driving marketing strategies for our IDAST portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product adoption and execute impactful campaigns that support growth in...

Sparks Glencoe, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $114K *

Explore your potential in a dynamic role focused on investigating security incidents, enhancing security measures, and supporting incident response efforts. Collaborate with experts to protect critica...

Missouri, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by building strategic partnerships in the Education & Medical Research sector. Drive growth through consultative selling, relationship management, and tailored solutions, while col...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $136K *

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Charlotte, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Develop and lead regional strategies to drive product launch success, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Build a high-performing team, foster customer relationships, and execute data-driven deci...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $190K *

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United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $184K *

Empower customer relationships by driving sales of Animal Health products. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies that meet customer needs, ensuring value and innovation while managing a diverse...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving revenue for our breast device portfolio. You'll engage with surgical environments, manage territory logistics, and build relationships with key stakeholders to enhance m...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $160K *

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Philadelphia, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing healthcare efficiency as a Business Systems Analyst. Analyze processes and develop technological strategies that drive performance and cost-efficiency while s...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$139K - $280K *

Lead a dynamic team in driving commercial success across Neuroscience and Cardiovascular portfolios. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance customer engagement and execute strategic bus...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $170K *

Champion regulatory strategies to accelerate product approvals and compliance. Lead a dynamic team in supporting innovative medical devices, ensuring alignment with global regulations while fostering...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Transform client relationships by driving engagement and optimizing healthcare outcomes through strategic planning, data analysis, and proactive issue resolution. Collaborate with internal teams to en...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of analytical chemistry by leading high-throughput testing, sample analysis, and documentation in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with a team to ensure compliance with safe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $140K *

Join us to provide vital clinical and technical support for cardiac mapping and navigation, enhancing healthcare outcomes through collaboration with physicians and sales teams while driving system ado...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Drive client success by managing relationships with small to medium accounts, leveraging data for insights, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance service del...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to optimize clinical trial execution, ensuring adherence to regulations and quality standards. Drive innovation and process improvements while mentoring associates and mana...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative solutions by managing complex programs, ensuring seamless execution and coordination across multiple contracts while leveraging extensive IT expertise and leadership skills to drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $115K *

Pioneer high-quality behavioral healthcare by delivering exceptional patient care. Take ownership of your professional growth in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and offers flexi...

East Greenwich, RIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $115K *

Advance your career by delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare. Join a supportive team focused on clinical excellence, work-life balance, and professional growth in a flexible environment with c...

Greenville, RIRemote

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.