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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$180K - $247K *

Shape strategic engagement initiatives by serving as the primary liaison to Key Medical Experts and stakeholders in nephrology, driving advocacy, insights, and account readiness to enhance patient acc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $247K *

Lead the charge in strategic engagement with Key Medical Experts in nephrology, driving advocacy and insights to enhance account readiness and inform commercial strategies. Collaborate across function...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $242K *

Drive engagement with Key Opinion Leaders and advocacy groups to enhance Alzheimer's education, simplify patient journeys, and support marketing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $96K *

Join a dynamic team as you perform essential clinical lab testing, ensuring accuracy and quality in patient care. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to promote satisfaction and maintain a safe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Partner with us to drive hospice service growth by building relationships with referral sources and promoting compassionate care in the community. Your strategic sales expertise will enhance patient c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Shape the future of rare disease treatment by driving sales strategies, fostering relationships, and delivering impactful presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goals and ma...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on launching innovative therapies. Drive sales strategies, foster relationships, and leverage data insights to exceed goals in a collaborative, compliant e...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a pioneering rare disease GI/Hepatology team by driving sales strategies, fostering relationships, and delivering impactful presentations to achieve territory goals in a collabo...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Join us to drive sales success in a new rare disease GI/Hepatology team. This role involves strategic territory management, building relationships, and delivering impactful presentations to maximize t...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving sales strategies in a new rare disease GI/Hepatology team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to exceed goals, build relationships, and deliver impactful presentati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of rare disease treatment by driving sales and building strategic relationships in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$217K - $264K *

Drive your career with a leadership role in translational medicine, overseeing biomarker strategies for neurological drug development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$244K - $295K *

Champion innovative translational strategies for neurological drug development, leading biomarker activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical trial outcomes and delive...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$244K - $295K *

Shape the future of neurological research by leading translational medicine initiatives. Drive biomarker strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure timely data delivery to support...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$240K - $291K *

Unlock potential by leading translational medicine initiatives for neurological and neuropsychiatric drug development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive biomarker strategies and ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $247K *

Lead strategic engagement initiatives in nephrology, collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance advocacy, generate insights, and inform commercial strategies. Drive account readiness and foster re...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $247K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of nephrology by engaging key medical experts and stakeholders. Drive strategic insights and advocacy initiatives while collaborating across functions to enhance...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $222K *

Transform patient access by guiding stakeholders through insurance and reimbursement processes, ensuring timely therapy access while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address barriers and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $213K *

Join a team that's shaping scientific exchange in immunology and dermatology. Engage with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers to gather insights, support clinical practices, and enhance under...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $213K *

Drive scientific engagement and insight generation by collaborating with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers in immunology and dermatology. Leverage your expertise to enhance clinical underst...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Manage relationships with healthcare professionals and KOLs, delivering educational programs and scientific insights to enhance patient outcomes and product awareness. Collaborate with medical teams t...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$236K - $259K *

Join a team that advances medical knowledge and relationships in lung cancer. As a key liaison, engage with healthcare professionals, support scientific initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$254K - $308K *

Drive impactful global medical strategy for psychiatry, oversee execution of medical activities, foster cross-functional collaboration, and lead a high-performing team in mood disorder product develop...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$245K - $265K *

Drive strategic partnerships with Medical Experts in neurology, enhancing patient care through insights and collaboration. This field-based role requires strong relationship-building and cross-functio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by collaborating across teams to drive data integrity and safety in oncology clinical studies while developing comprehensive medical review plans and managing project deliverables...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 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.