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 - $225K *

Drive scientific engagement as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, fostering relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise in cardiovascular disease to sup...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Lead the charge in advancing patient care by engaging with healthcare providers and opinion leaders in rare diseases. Drive scientific exchange and support research initiatives to enhance clinical out...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Elevate healthcare outcomes by engaging with cardiometabolic leaders to communicate clinical data and insights. This role drives scientific collaboration and supports strategic initiatives within the...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Partner with us to redefine medical engagement in rare epilepsies, providing scientific leadership and strategic insights that drive pre-launch activities and disease education in collaboration with i...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing precision medicine access by collaborating with laboratories to optimize testing workflows and strengthen stakeholder relationships, ensuring patients receive the right tr...

Parsippany, NJRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $224K *

Elevate patient outcomes by leveraging your expertise in CNS as a Medical Science Liaison. Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and deliver evidence-based insights that enh...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Champion the advancement of medical science by engaging with healthcare partners, educating on clinical data, and supporting research initiatives in South Florida and Puerto Rico. Drive strategic enga...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $234K *

Join us to drive scientific engagement and education in the cardiorenal space. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison, you'll build strategic relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring access to v...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, where you'll engage with key medical experts, communicate vital scientific information, and drive collaboration to enhance patient care in rare...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Shape the future of oncology by engaging with healthcare leaders to advance scientific knowledge and support innovative treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insight...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Unlock potential by engaging with Oncology Healthcare Decision Makers to advance scientific communication and support research initiatives, ensuring accurate information dissemination and fostering re...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Unlock potential by driving scientific excellence as a strategic partner, educating healthcare professionals on Immuno-Oncology and fostering relationships that support cancer therapeutic initiatives...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Transform healthcare by engaging with key opinion leaders and providing scientific insights. Drive strategic initiatives and foster relationships to enhance medical credibility while ensuring complian...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Join us to drive scientific engagement and build relationships with healthcare professionals. As a key player in Medical Affairs, you'll leverage insights and expertise to enhance our innovative produ...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Drive your career forward as a Medical Science Liaison, fostering relationships with key opinion leaders and delivering scientific insights to enhance healthcare outcomes while ensuring compliance and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Elevate patient care as a key scientific resource, engaging healthcare leaders and providers to enhance clinical outcomes in obesity. Drive support for clinical initiatives while ensuring compliance w...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Inspire change by serving as a critical scientific resource for healthcare professionals in obesity care, enhancing patient outcomes through strategic engagements and collaboration within a dynamic me...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Champion the advancement of obesity treatment by collaborating with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers, driving impactful scientific exchanges, and enhancing patient outcomes through strateg...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Drive scientific engagement with healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes in obesity care. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to execute medical strategies and support c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Transform healthcare by serving as a key scientific resource for Opinion Leaders and healthcare providers, driving impactful discussions and strategies to enhance patient outcomes in obesity and relat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $174K *

Unlock potential by engaging with healthcare professionals to provide scientific insights in oncology. Collaborate with internal teams and external experts to enhance patient care and drive knowledge...

Kirkland, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Drive impactful relationships as a scientific liaison in the medical community, focusing on uncontrolled gout. Collaborate with experts, communicate vital information, and support clinical strategies...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Transform the future of medical science by serving as a key liaison, building relationships with experts, and communicating vital scientific information to enhance patient care in the field of uncontr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Engage with the medical community as a scientific liaison, fostering relationships with experts and clinicians. Drive collaboration, communicate scientific insights, and support clinical strategies in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $240K *

Shape the future of oncology as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, creating impactful scientific engagement within hematology and oncology that enhances patient care. Collaborate with KOLs and cross-fu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week 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.