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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$160K - $240K *

Drive impactful relationships with key stakeholders in oncology, enhancing patient care through strategic account management and effective sales strategies. Leverage market insights to exceed sales go...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Oversee clinic operations across multiple locations, ensuring operational excellence and team development. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance patient experience and drive strategic growth while...

Atlanta, GARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $214K *

Innovate AI-driven solutions by building agentic experiences on an enterprise platform, enhancing workflows with responsible AI practices and frameworks, while managing end-to-end tool integration and...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive sales performance in Primary Care by engaging healthcare professionals, implementing strategic plans, and fostering key relationships to exceed business goals within the assigned territory...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $157K *

Shape the future of compliance by designing and implementing programs that ensure regulatory alignment, mitigate risks, and foster a culture of accountability across diverse business operations...

Missouri, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance clinical documentation accuracy by collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient records, reflecting severity of illness and risk of mortality, while maintaining complian...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$67K - $149K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leading provider networks and developing value-based contracting strategies. Drive provider partnerships and enhance network performance to ensure compliance, cost eff...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and enhance APC clinical education and student placements systemwide, driving strategic partnerships and rigorous educational standards to ensure high-quality clinical training experiences for...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $250K *

Drive impactful connections in healthcare by matching providers with facilities. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships, negotiate contracts, and contribute to a rewarding mission that e...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $197K *

Champion strategic client relationships and lead virtual teams to drive growth in our Health Life Sciences vertical, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and achieving financial targets through i...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $127K *

Unlock insights into medical cost trends by leveraging data analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic recommendations, track program outcomes, and present findings clearl...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$285K - $325K *

Drive transformational patient impact by leading cross-functional teams and executing strategic drug development programs in an agile environment. Foster collaboration and accountability to deliver in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives across multiple regions, managing a team to achieve $90M revenue goals. Analyze market trends, develop sales plans, and foster key customer relationships to enhance b...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $253K *

Transform revenue growth by driving sales of partnership products to Mid Law High Value Accounts. Collaborate with territory owners and manage complex sales cycles while leveraging deep product knowle...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$97K - $145K *

Transform clinical trial billing compliance by analyzing protocols, ensuring regulatory adherence, and collaborating with research teams to enhance operational efficiency and reimbursement processes f...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful relationships with healthcare professionals to launch a groundbreaking oncology drug. Leverage your pharmaceutical sales expertise to enhance patient care and foster collaboration with...

Tulsa, OKRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K *

Champion innovative therapies in a dynamic sales role, driving growth and fostering relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and meet sales objectives in the medical device...

Green Bay, WIRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive territory growth by acquiring new accounts and expanding relationships. Leverage consultative selling and account management to position as a preferred partner in tumor profiling solutions, ensu...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading the oversight and optimization of the 340B program, collaborating with pharmacy and clinical teams to enhance access to care and ensuring program integrity through expert d...

Missouri, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to execute brand strategy, drive sales performance, and build strong customer relationships in a field-based role. Maximize sales opportunities while ensuring compliance with indus...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building strategic relationships across diverse medical specialties, driving sales, and exceeding performance goals in a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innov...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $250K *

Engage with key Pharmaceutical accounts to drive strategic growth and influence IT spending. Build executive relationships, develop account plans, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integra...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K *

Drive growth by identifying and converting leads into sales, collaborating with teams to enhance strategies, and exceeding revenue targets in a dynamic healthcare environment. This remote role require...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare systems through data-driven insights and collaborative engagement. Drive performance improvement by managing analytics projects, delivering client solutions...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $160K *

Champion strategic sales initiatives to enhance market penetration and profitability. Manage customer relationships and a robust sales pipeline while ensuring product knowledge and in-service educatio...

Portland, ORRemote

Reposted 2 weeks 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.