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 - $300K *

Lead the charge in scientific exchange and clinical research within the Cardiovascular & Metabolism field. Engage with key stakeholders, enhance understanding of therapeutic areas, and support clinica...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cardiometabolic health by engaging with key opinion leaders and healthcare partners to communicate clinical data and support strategic initiatives aligned wit...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Champion scientific engagement by collaborating with healthcare leaders to advance cardiometabolic initiatives. Leverage clinical expertise to educate stakeholders and drive strategic objectives withi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $215K *

Champion scientific exchange by building relationships and educating healthcare providers on product benefits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical outcomes and support medical...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $220K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to enhance scientific dialogue and education in mental health. Build relationships, identify knowledge gaps, and support evidence-based treatment initiatives acros...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $237K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by engaging with KOLs and HCPs, analyzing scientific data, and fostering expert networks. Drive medical strategy and enhance patient care through compliant, insightful co...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative treatments in hematology. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison, you'll engage with key opinion leaders, drive scientific exchange, and enhance our medical strat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, driving scientific engagement and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient outcomes and contribu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Transform healthcare by engaging with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals. Drive scientific exchange and insights while supporting innovative treatments in hematology. Join a dedicated te...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive scientific exchange and enhance relationships. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison, you'll provide expert insights, support research initiatives, and cont...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Transform healthcare by joining our team as a Senior Medical Science Liaison. Drive scientific engagement, foster relationships with key opinion leaders, and contribute to innovative treatments in hem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Drive scientific engagement and relationships with healthcare professionals, enhancing medical credibility and insights in hematology. Collaborate across teams to support innovative treatments while m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Drive your career forward by engaging with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison, you'll enhance scientific exchange and support innovative treatments i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Drive impactful scientific engagement as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, fostering relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to advance innovative hematology treatments and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Champion innovative healthcare solutions as a Medical Science Liaison, engaging with key opinion leaders and healthcare partners to advance scientific communication and support clinical value in the c...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Join a dynamic team as you engage with healthcare leaders to advance cardiometabolic science. In this field-based role, you'll educate partners, support research, and drive strategic initiatives to en...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $212K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cardiometabolic health. In this field-based role, you'll engage with healthcare leaders to communicate scientific insights and support strategic initiatives a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Champion scientific dialogue and collaboration in oncology research, enhancing credibility with investigators and institutions. Drive clinical trial support and facilitate medical information exchange...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $212K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Staff Medical Science Liaison, driving scientific exchange in oncology. Collaborate with key opinion leaders and stakeholders to advance precision medicine through ev...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $212K *

Drive scientific engagement in oncology by building relationships with KOLs and HCPs. Lead evidence-based discussions on genomic technologies and support research initiatives to advance precision medi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $316K *

Join a dynamic team to shape oncology medical strategies, ensuring optimal product lifecycle success through cross-functional collaboration and evidence generation that meets evolving market demands...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative diagnostic solutions to enhance patient outcomes. Leverage your expertise in the clinical testing market to build strategic relationships and drive educational initiatives within o...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Lead the charge in advancing obesity treatment by engaging with healthcare leaders, providing scientific insights, and supporting clinical research to enhance patient outcomes and drive strategic init...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $215K *

Engage with healthcare thought leaders to build relationships, gather insights, and support strategies in rare disease communities. Collaborate across functions to enhance patient care and drive compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $283K *

Empower your career by leading early-stage clinical trials in neurodegeneration and neuropsychiatry. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive scientific strategy, data interpretation, and regulatory su...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.