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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$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

$177K - $338K *

Innovate the global medical strategy for a leading drug program. Drive launch readiness, evidence generation, and cross-functional partnerships while serving as the primary medical voice in product li...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders in nephrology, driving impactful engagement and collaboration across teams to support the growth of FILSPARI® and enhance brand influence in th...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$245K - $265K *

Build impactful partnerships with Medical Experts to enhance neurology care. Drive strategic insights and collaboration across teams, influencing marketing and education initiatives while engaging wit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Accelerate the impact of Field Medical teams by leading, coaching, and developing talent to ensure high-quality scientific engagement and strategic execution in the multiple myeloma therapeutic area a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $300K *

Elevate the Medical Science Liaison function by leading a national team, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence while collaborating cross-functionally to align medical acti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $211K *

Elevate patient care by partnering with key stakeholders to enhance diagnostic testing and precision medicine strategies for rare blood disorders, driving impactful initiatives and education across th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $230K *

Unlock potential as a field-based scientific expert, engaging healthcare professionals to exchange vital clinical knowledge. Build relationships within the Northern California territory, supporting So...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $230K *

Advance scientific engagement by building relationships with healthcare professionals in Northern California. Leverage expertise in hematology/oncology to support clinical development and deliver impa...

Phoenix, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $211K *

Drive advancements in precision medicine by fostering key relationships, enhancing diagnostic testing, and supporting patient identification for rare blood diseases through strategic account managemen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $115K *

Optimize laboratory operations by performing clinical microbiology tests, ensuring accuracy, and resolving technical issues. Collaborate with teams to maintain high standards in diagnostics and contri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $300K *

Join us to engage with scientific leaders in cardiovascular and metabolism, providing expert insights and fostering relationships. Drive scientific exchange, support clinical research, and enhance und...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in transplant advocacy by integrating business development, marketing, and medical expertise. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance KOL engagement and mark...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$229K - $277K *

Lead the global medical strategy for Mood Disorders, driving asset development through cross-functional collaboration and external engagement while building a high-performing medical team...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $272K *

Transform your career by evaluating and shaping early-stage life sciences opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally to match scientific innovations with market potential, driving decisions that le...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $127K *

Drive innovative neuroscience research by characterizing disease-relevant biology using advanced neuronal and glial systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to support target validation and mechanism-o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $300K *

Elevate oncology marketing strategies by leading KOL engagement and advocacy initiatives. Utilize market insights to shape brand strategy and launch planning for innovative therapies, ensuring complia...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Transform scientific engagement by building relationships with leaders, providing expert insights, and supporting research initiatives in Rheumatology and Dermatology. Drive impactful scientific excha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Lead the charge in scientific exchange and research as a Regional Medical Scientific Director, engaging with key stakeholders to enhance understanding of therapeutic areas and support clinical trials...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Champion scientific exchange and research as a Regional Medical Scientific Director, engaging with leaders to enhance understanding of therapeutic areas and support clinical trials in Rheumatology and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.