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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$195K - $277K *

Drive innovative clinical oncology studies by designing protocols, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Leverage expertise to analyze data, support publications, and mai...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $230K *

Serve as a key scientific liaison in Northern California, engaging healthcare professionals to exchange vital clinical knowledge and support Sobi's rare disease portfolio while managing relationships...

Reno, NVRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $230K *

Unlock your potential as a Medical Science Liaison, engaging healthcare professionals to exchange vital scientific knowledge. Build relationships within the Northern California territory while support...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$245K - $265K *

Optimize partnerships with Medical Experts to enhance neurology care. Drive strategic insights and educational initiatives while collaborating across teams to influence business decisions and improve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion clinical trial excellence by managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful out...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $210K *

Manage the development of regulatory documents for global submissions, ensuring compliance with ICH guidelines and corporate objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelin...

Delaware, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$203K - $253K *

Strategize and lead patient advocacy and medical education initiatives, fostering collaboration with stakeholders to enhance patient engagement and inform Medical Affairs strategies. Drive impactful i...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Empower innovation in clinical trials by developing strategies, overseeing operations, and cultivating partnerships. Drive excellence in research, enhance compliance, and manage a high-performing team...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$186K - $278K *

Lead strategic initiatives in healthcare economics, collaborating with national accounts to enhance patient outcomes and drive market access. Foster relationships with key stakeholders while executing...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $259K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global drug safety operations, ensuring compliance and excellence in pharmacovigilance. Drive strategic initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and enhance processes to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $250K *

Transform clinical trials by ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold regulatory standards and optimize study protocols, while providing expert medical...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $372K *

Lead strategic clinical evaluations and collaborations to enhance drug development opportunities, while providing expert clinical insights across multiple immunological disorders and supporting cross...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Transform regulatory strategies by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely submissions and compliance for our innovative gene therapy pipeline, driving excellence in pediatric neurodegenerativ...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $166K *

Join our team to engage healthcare providers in long-term care, utilizing in-person and digital tools. You'll build strategic relationships, provide valuable insights, and enhance patient outcomes thr...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by serving as a scientific expert, fostering relationships with healthcare professionals, and supporting research initiatives in a designated therapeutic area while driving busin...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare by providing expert scientific support and fostering relationships with healthcare professionals in a designated therapeutic area, driving research...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$229K - $310K *

Drive project management and business development to enhance operational efficiency in life sciences R&D, while leading diverse teams and ensuring profitability through strategic customer engagement a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $272K *

Unlock potential by leading global regulatory strategies for immunology projects, ensuring compliance and optimizing product approvals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory agencies...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $120K *

Champion the development of high-quality program materials and deliverables, enhancing effectiveness in complex specialty markets. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success through strong manag...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate scientific communication at a leading biotech firm by building Medical Information and Review capabilities. Drive quality and integrity in medical content while collaborating across teams to s...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading global regulatory strategies for innovative immunology programs. Drive product approval timelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optim...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform the landscape of healthcare services by leading a national team, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance while enhancing patient admissions and marketing efforts across divers...

Concord, NHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$167K - $300K *

Lead the charge in transforming cancer treatment through strategic KOL engagement and advocacy. Drive regional initiatives, leveraging market insights to shape brand strategy and launch planning for i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $178K *

Drive post-award site identification efforts by developing strategies, managing feasibility questionnaires, training resources, and coordinating outreach to ensure optimal site activation and client c...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $306K *

Elevate customer engagement by developing and executing strategic study plans, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project delivery in the rare disease therapeutic area...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks 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.