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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$190K - $230K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in biopharma partnerships. Leverage your expertise to identify and advance strategic opportunities, influence cross-functional decisions, and manage alliances tha...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $230K *

Engage with key stakeholders to promote oncology products, build relationships, and drive brand value. Utilize market insights to develop strategic plans, ensuring patient access and exceeding perform...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $133K *

Take ownership of the denial management process, analyzing claims and collaborating with clinical and financial teams to ensure timely reimbursement and compliance. Leverage your nursing expertise to...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$75K - $100K *

Engage with sales teams to provide technical support and presentations, driving new business and customer integration. Collaborate on sales strategies and troubleshoot products to enhance customer sat...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $210K *

Transform your career by partnering with teams to drive strategic growth through legal expertise in healthcare contracts, negotiations, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to optimize performa...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $199K *

Redefine pharmacy care by developing formularies and policies, enhancing quality programs, and driving initiatives that improve Medicaid services while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholder...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $126K *

Manage complex HEDIS audit workstreams and ensure compliance with regulations. Provide expert guidance on audit readiness, interpret regulatory requirements, and develop controls to support accurate s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$272K - $340K *

Join a team that's driving CMC strategy and execution for innovative therapies. Lead cross-functional efforts in drug and device development, ensuring compliance and operational excellence from clinic...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $232K *

Manage strategic oncology accounts by promoting products, building relationships, and implementing marketing strategies to achieve sales goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address custo...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$206K - $413K *

Join our team to lead in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, providing oversight, improving utilization, and guiding medical policy. Collaborate with staff and external partners to enhance healthcar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving territory growth through strategic sales and account management. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance customer experience and position as a leader in tumor...

South Dakota, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $194K *

Join us to lead impactful HCP marketing execution, driving adoption and engagement through strategic field initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize resources and enhance customer experi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping the U.S. HCP marketing strategy for JYNNEOS, driving integrated programs and optimizing engagement through data-driven insights and compliance, while collaborating across te...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $250K *

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $319K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $130K *

Drive product excellence as a Senior Product Owner, shaping technology solutions in integrated care. Collaborate with agile teams and stakeholders to prioritize needs, enhance workflows, and deliver m...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive data-driven decision making by leading advanced analytics initiatives, managing cross-functional projects, and deriving insights from complex data sets to tackle challenging business problems. F...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$93K - $128K *

Unlock potential by managing a dynamic territory, driving sales of Lab Diagnostic products, and fostering strong customer relationships while collaborating with internal teams to achieve strategic goa...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead and execute regulatory strategies for multi-region clinical trials, ensuring compliance and timely submissions. Collaborate with project teams to manage risks and drive operational excellence thr...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $131K *

Inspire excellence in behavioral healthcare by delivering high-quality services to diverse populations. Collaborate with a dedicated clinical team to enhance patient care while enjoying flexible sched...

Brunswick, MERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $205K *

Lead the design and analysis of clinical validation studies, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving innovative research in molecular diagnostics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead optimization governance efforts to enhance clinical system effectiveness, improve clinician satisfaction, and implement process improvements through collaboration, analytic oversight, and perform...

South Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$82K - $111K *

Serve as the primary client liaison, driving satisfaction and retention while fostering partnerships and implementing effective client strategies for healthcare products. Collaborate cross-functionall...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower decision-making by utilizing data-driven insights to enhance operations, supporting growth through statistical modeling and AI techniques while maintaining compliance in a complex regulatory e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $113K *

Join us to lead the Professional Coding Operations team, ensuring accurate coding practices and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor staff, and drive improvements in coding efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.