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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$177K - $338K *

Shape the future of women's health by leading global clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in innovative drug development...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Take ownership of a global medical information service, leading a team to establish processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance. Collaborate across departments to support commercial launches and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Support clinical studies by assisting with scientific conduct, data reconciliation, and protocol management. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational excellence across multiple st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $198K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your clinical expertise to manage complex accounts, engage diverse stakeholders, and drive strategic decisions in the rare disease sector, ensuring optimal patient outco...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $219K *

Unlock the potential of neuroscience assets by developing and executing innovative GHEOR strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to demonstrate value and drive impactful research in Alzh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $300K *

Unlock your potential by leading regional oncology thought leader engagement and advocacy strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape brand strategy and launch planning for innovative...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$199K - $321K *

Drive strategic legal counsel for diagnostics and medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and commercial strategies. Collaborate across teams to navigate complex legal landscapes in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$199K - $321K *

Join a dynamic team to provide strategic legal counsel on diagnostics and medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and commercial strategies while collaborating across business units...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $297K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging your scientific expertise as you engage with healthcare providers, drive medical strategy, and enhance clinical practices in a dynamic, field-based role foc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate clinical research by assisting with study design, medical monitoring, and compliance to ensure effective execution of clinical trials and contribute positively to patient outcomes in alignment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Support clinical studies by assisting teams with tasks like medical monitoring and protocol management. Collaborate across functions and engage with stakeholders to ensure successful trial outcomes wh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing medical science by building strategic relationships with healthcare professionals and providing expert scientific support across therapeutic areas and product...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic scientific initiatives as a Medical Science Liaison, fostering relationships with healthcare professionals and supporting research efforts in designated therapeutic areas to enhance pat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Drive scientific excellence by establishing relationships with healthcare professionals, presenting critical information, and supporting research initiatives within a designated therapeutic area to ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$268K - $384K *

Transform therapeutic intervention assessments by developing systems that integrate human data and mechanistic models, evaluating clinical programs for efficacy and alignment with biological evidence...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Empower clinical research excellence by managing projects that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and drive successful study delivery from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with interdis...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $211K *

Empower healthcare innovation by leveraging your expertise in immunology and gastroenterology. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes and drive strategic medical initiatives in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $211K *

Drive strategic medical engagement by leveraging scientific expertise to foster relationships with key stakeholders, enhance product value, and support clinical initiatives in the gastroenterology and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you drive growth in diagnostic test adoption, engage key healthcare providers, and develop strategic business plans to enhance product utilization across targeted accounts in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Innovate the future of Field Medical leadership by establishing a robust MSL organization, engaging KOLs, and driving strategic initiatives to support product launches and scientific exchange in pain...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $231K *

Reimagine drug discovery as you lead molecular pharmacology efforts in neuroscience. Collaborate across teams to develop strategies, interpret data, and advance innovative therapies for sleep-wake dis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare professionals by providing expert scientific support and education in a designated therapeutic area. Collaborate with internal teams to drive research initiatives and foster relatio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine healthcare by serving as a scientific expert, fostering relationships with healthcare professionals, and supporting research initiatives in a designated therapeutic area to drive business ob...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $221K *

Empower scientific exchange by serving as a trusted advisor to Key External Experts and stakeholders, driving medical insights and strategic engagement while collaborating cross-functionally to enhanc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $221K *

Elevate scientific engagement by leading interactions with Key External Experts, generating insights, and developing strategies that support the medical community throughout the product life cycle. Be...

Reposted 3 weeks 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.