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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$113K - $188K *

Shape the future of healthcare reimbursement by developing and implementing payment policies that enhance accuracy, compliance, and provider experience in a dynamic payer environment. Collaborate with...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$174K - $374K *

Contribute to effective healthcare delivery by making timely, evidence-based utilization management decisions. Collaborate with care teams to ensure patients receive appropriate services while adherin...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $236K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance compliance and drive continuous improvement in clinical development. Collaborate across functions to ensure regulatory readiness and de...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to quality operations initiatives by reviewing study documents, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance qual...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Empower healthcare compliance by enhancing programs, mitigating risks, and driving operational integrity. Collaborate with diverse clients to deliver tailored solutions in a dynamic regulatory landsca...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $106K *

Lead the charge in conducting medical record reviews and applying clinical judgment to ensure accurate claim payment decisions while supporting fraud investigations and compliance efforts...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by conducting critical analysis on transnational threats, fusing multi-source intelligence, and producing actionable insights to enhance border security and inform strategic decision...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $122K *

Unlock potential by providing expert support and training in immunoassays, enhancing customer relationships and driving product usage through technical presentations and hands-on assistance in diverse...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

Elevate commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers and driving product adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support launches and optimize patient access, ensuring complian...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Drive patient access initiatives by collaborating with healthcare professionals and organizations. Analyze access trends, educate on reimbursement processes, and support patient assistance programs to...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $158K *

Empower a dynamic actuarial team by analyzing financial risks and supporting quarterly forecasts. Collaborate across functions to drive insights for government services pharmacy products, ensuring eff...

Blue Bell, PARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $130K *

Contribute to clinical trial success by leading risk management and central monitoring activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ICH GCP guidelines and enhance qual...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $234K *

Transform healthcare analytics by leveraging advanced statistics and machine learning to uncover insights from complex datasets. Collaborate with experts to innovate and develop data-driven solutions...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $114K *

Lead clinical trial monitoring activities, ensuring protocol compliance and data integrity while collaborating with investigators to advance innovative oncology and hematology treatments...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $148K *

Drive advanced technical support for trading solutions, managing complex incidents, troubleshooting, and collaborating with teams to enhance system performance and ensure exceptional customer experien...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$64K - $103K *

Reimagine healthcare investigations by leading complex inquiries into fraud and abuse, transforming data analysis into actionable insights while mentoring a team of investigators to ensure compliance...

Arkansas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $134K *

Partner with us to enhance patient care by supporting primary care teams remotely. Collaborate with on-site providers to manage patient needs effectively, ensuring seamless communication and coordinat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient access and exceed performanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving BioPharma partnership success through innovative liquid biopsy solutions, enhancing clinical trial designs, and fostering key relationships in oncology precision medicine...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

Drive commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers and executing territory plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure patient access to innovative...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $177K *

Optimize the CEO's effectiveness by managing schedules, travel, and communications. Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to ensure seamless operations and support executive priorities, enhancing organi...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $173K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing decision-making through data analysis and operational support. This role involves investigating pricing anomalies, collaborating with stakeholders, and delive...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $114K *

Explore a dynamic role providing clinical support and education in neuromodulation therapies. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance patient care and ensure successful product implementation, while b...

Springfield, MORemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $155K *

Champion data-driven insights as you lead a multidisciplinary analytics team, driving client performance and strategic recommendations to enhance business growth and market competitiveness...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform sales performance by executing brand strategies, managing territory, and building strong customer relationships to achieve financial targets while placing patient needs at the forefront with...

Traverse City, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.