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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$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   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.