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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Director, Medical Science Liaisons-Oncology
$221K - $368K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team of MSLs, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration across functions to enhance medical engagement and achieve business goals in the...
5 days ago
Director, Medical Science Liaisons-Oncology
$221K - $368K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing oncology through leadership and innovation. Lead and develop a high-performing team of MSLs while driving strategic medical initiatives and fostering cross-fu...
5 days ago
Director, Medical Science Liaisons-Oncology
$221K - $368K *
Drive the future of oncology leadership by building and mentoring a high-performing MSL team. Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies with business goals and ensure compliance while fosteri...
5 days ago
Director, Medical Science Liaisons-Oncology
$221K - $368K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of oncology by leading and developing a high-performing MSL team. Drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and ensure compliance while advancing your ca...
5 days ago
Thought Leader Liaison / Rare Disease Kansas City
$164K - $215K *
Elevate patient care by building relationships with healthcare leaders, translating insights, and coordinating compliant engagement to support strategy and education in rare diseases, particularly Mya...
2 weeks ago
Hematology/Oncology Specialist - Hartford, CT
$170K - $210K *
Unlock potential by fostering relationships within the oncology community, executing strategic business plans, and ensuring patient access to therapies while collaborating across functions to drive sa...
Reposted 4 days ago
Medical Science Liaison, Cardiovascular Metabolic - Indiana
$156K - $212K *
Shape the future of cardiometabolic healthcare by engaging with key opinion leaders and decision-makers. Drive scientific communication and support clinical value initiatives to enhance patient outcom...
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Precision Medicine Liaison - Minnesota/Iowa/Nebraska
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of precision medicine by leveraging your diagnostic and clinical testing expertise to enhance patient outcomes. Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive innovat...
Reposted 6 days ago
Precision Medicine Liaison - Minnesota/Iowa/Nebraska
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative diagnostic solutions by leveraging your expertise in clinical testing and oncology. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes through effective education and st...
Reposted 6 days ago
Regional Liaison Director, Renal
$211K - $316K *
Lead the transformation of cardiovascular and renal care by managing a high-performing Medical Affairs team. Drive innovation, oversee strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance while enhancing pati...
Reposted 3 days ago
Executive Director, Global Medical Neuroscience, Schizophrenia Medical Product Lead
$254K - $308K *
Shape the future of Global Medical Psychiatry by leading innovative strategies for Schizophrenia. Oversee medical activities, foster key partnerships, and drive the execution of groundbreaking project...
3 weeks ago
Senior Engagement Manager - Medical Affairs
$210K - $258K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Engagement Manager, leading complex consulting projects for pharmaceutical clients. Drive strategic medical initiatives, foster client relationships, and mentor teams...
Reposted 4 days ago
Thought Leader Liaison Gastroenterology Southeast
$146K - $211K *
Shape the future of gastrointestinal care by engaging with key thought leaders, executing strategic initiatives, and collaborating across teams to enhance marketing efforts and drive impactful KOL rel...
1 week ago
Senior Manager Scientific Affairs ALS
$145K - $175K *
Join a dynamic team to lead Scientific Affairs initiatives focused on Rare Diseases. Oversee medical information, support strategic communications, and ensure compliance while fostering relationships...
6 days ago
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Southern California Territory
$137K - $235K *
Join us in shaping the future of immunology as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, where you'll engage with key thought leaders, drive scientific exchange, and enhance patient care through innovative me...
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Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Southern California Territory
$137K - $235K *
Shape the future of immunology by engaging with key thought leaders and healthcare professionals. Drive scientific exchange and enhance patient care through strategic partnerships and evidence-based i...
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Thought Leader Liaison, Nephrology -Mid Atlantic
$180K - $247K *
Lead strategic engagement initiatives with Key Medical Experts and stakeholders in nephrology, driving advocacy and insights to inform commercial strategies and enhance patient access across diverse a...
2 weeks ago
Thought Leader Liaison, Nephrology -Mid Atlantic
$180K - $247K *
Join a team that's driving strategic engagement in nephrology. As a key liaison, you'll cultivate relationships with medical experts and stakeholders, generating insights that shape commercial strateg...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Global Medical Neuroscience, Psychiatry
$166K - $201K *
Champion the development and execution of medical strategies in psychiatry, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful initiatives and address unmet medical needs globally in the fie...
3 weeks ago
Medical Science Liaison, CNS - WY, NV, UT, CO, AZ, NM
$150K - $224K *
Contribute to ecosystem strategies by engaging key stakeholders, providing clinical insights, and enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration and education in CNS therapeutic areas...
2 weeks ago
Thought Leader Liaison U.S. Hematologic Oncology and Transplant TX OK AR
$146K - $243K *
Join a dynamic team to engage KOLs, influence strategies, and enhance education in hematologic oncology while collaborating cross-functionally and executing compliant programs that drive brand success...
4 weeks ago
Director, Medical Science Liaison (East)
$148K - $222K *
Drive clinical adoption and enhance partnerships by leading a high-performing Medical Science Liaison team. Collaborate with sales and medical teams to educate stakeholders, influence decision-making...
5 days ago
Field Medical Operations Lead, Rhino/Gastro/Allergy, US Medical Immunology
$148K - $214K *
Lead cross-functional collaboration to optimize medical operations, ensuring timely execution of launch activities and budget management. Drive process improvements and support project management init...
2 weeks ago
Field Medical Operations Lead, Rhino/Gastro/Allergy, US Medical Immunology
$148K - $214K *
Lead the charge in optimizing medical operations by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of initiatives, managing budgets, and driving process improvements for impactfu...
2 weeks ago
$70K - $105K *
Unlock potential by performing diagnostic testing and quality control in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Collaborate with clinical staff and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while cont...
1 week ago
What is a Medical Science Liaison?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.