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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$72K - $115K *

Transform patient care by delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare. Join a dynamic team that values work-life balance and professional growth while providing flexible schedules and competitive co...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $196K *

Transform patient engagement by leading innovative marketing strategies for relutrigine, enhancing the treatment journey for epilepsy patients and caregivers. Drive impactful initiatives through cross...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $116K *

Champion data-driven emergency response initiatives by leading analytics, ensuring quality assurance, and collaborating with global teams to enhance decision-making and program effectiveness in infect...

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1 week ago

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

$87K - $161K *

Empower healthcare delivery by overseeing complex care plans focused on behavioral health needs. Collaborate with care management teams to enhance member outcomes through expert guidance and personali...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $162K *

Drive sales success in the Southern IL territory by developing strategic business plans, conducting impactful presentations, and fostering strong relationships with healthcare professionals to achieve...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading a dynamic sales team to forge vital partnerships with medical providers, enhancing patient access to behavioral health services through innovative strategies...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$291K - $380K *

Elevate your career by delivering expert cardiovascular care remotely, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex patients and improve health outcomes through evidence-based strateg...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth through deep customer engagement and consultative partnerships. As a key player, you'll manage complex national accounts, ensuring profitability and custome...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $118K *

Accelerate progress at client relationships by driving sales growth, consulting on laboratory services, and exceeding targets to enhance patient care. Collaborate effectively with stakeholders while m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $171K *

Join a team that's driving growth in clinical trials by identifying and securing partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance visibility and expand opportunities, ensuring seamle...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the creative vision for multiple brands, driving innovative solutions and fostering collaboration across teams. Oversee creative strategy, inspire talent, and ensure high standards in a dynamic e...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $205K *

Champion the growth of a new kidney transplant product by driving U.S. sales strategy, building key relationships, and executing strategic account plans to exceed revenue targets while collaborating c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $291K *

Lead the strategic and operational execution of companion diagnostic projects in oncology, ensuring alignment with clinical development and regulatory standards while driving cross-functional collabor...

Princeton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$450K - $500K+*

Transform your career by joining a dynamic, remote team of general radiologists. Engage in diverse diagnostic imaging, including neuroradiology and MSK, while enjoying a supportive work-life balance a...

Michigan, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K *

Lead site activation efforts by coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of clinical projects. Drive strategic initiatives and mitigate risks while enhancing comm...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $150K *

Drive transformative initiatives in cancer care navigation. Influence strategic partnerships and implement scalable programs that enhance patient access to evidence-based care, ensuring equity across...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape innovative programs to enhance patient access and affordability, collaborating with stakeholders to design solutions that drive patient care and project success. Lead the integration of operatio...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $114K *

Engage in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and data integrity while collaborating with site staff to advance innovative treatments. Contribute to all phases of trial execution and docume...

Sherman Oaks, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by contributing to clinical trials, ensuring data integrity and patient safety while collaborating with investigators and site staff to drive innovative treatments forward...

Portland, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee clinical studies, ensuring compliance and data integrity while supporting site personnel throughout all phases of trials. Your role will foster collaboration and continu...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $135K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful healthcare consulting projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement sustainable solutions that enhance clinical and financial outcomes for mission-driv...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $156K *

Empower your career by leading revenue analytics, overseeing financial analysis, and enhancing payer contract strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize reimbursement and drive or...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $204K *

Champion impactful scientific dialogue with key healthcare leaders in Cardiology, promoting evidence-based practices and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance clinical decision-making an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient care by engaging with Cardiology KOLs as a medical liaison, fostering scientific dialogue, and mentoring teams in advancing innovative healthcare strategies. Drive educational initia...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $152K *

Unlock your potential by supporting reimbursement operations and strategic initiatives that enhance patient access across diverse therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process im...

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Reposted 3 days 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.