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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$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 1 week 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

1 week 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

$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

$190K - $300K *

Engage with scientific leaders to exchange medical insights and support research initiatives. Drive scientific discussions, enhance understanding of therapeutic areas, and foster collaboration within...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Empower scientific dialogue and research as a Regional Medical Scientific Director, bridging the gap between the scientific community and our organization. Drive insights and support for Rheumatology...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading scientific exchanges and research initiatives in Rheumatology and Dermatology. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance understanding of therapeutic areas and support c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $147K *

Optimize manufacturing processes by leading a high-performing team in technical services and manufacturing science, ensuring compliance and excellence in Radioligand Therapies production. Drive innova...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$206K - $268K *

Lead the charge in advancing nephrology clinical programs through strategic design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices while collaborating wit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$258K - $313K *

Drive regulatory strategy across global projects in neuroscience, ensuring alignment and implementation of regulatory plans for development assets while providing strategic insights for successful com...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$258K - $313K *

Shape the global regulatory strategy for neuroscience products, driving alignment across projects and the organization. Lead cross-functional teams while interfacing with health authorities, ensuring...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$258K - $313K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of regulatory strategy in neuroscience by developing and implementing global tactics to guide complex pharmaceutical projects through evolving regulations, ensurin...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$226K - $274K *

Shape the future of global regulatory strategy in neuroscience. Collaborate across teams to develop and implement robust regulatory strategies for investigational and marketed products, influencing ke...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$258K - $313K *

Transform global regulatory strategies in neuroscience, driving alignment across projects and influencing product development. Collaborate with diverse teams and health authorities to navigate regulat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $272K *

Elevate strategic pharma relationships by owning a portfolio of top accounts. Drive revenue through multi-year strategies, executive engagement, and complex negotiations, shaping commercial strategy a...

Reposted 1 week 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.