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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MSL / Sr MSL, Heme-Onc (N.CA, AZ, NV)
$180K - $230K *
Engage with healthcare professionals as a scientific expert, fostering relationships and sharing knowledge within the Northern California territory. Drive clinical insights and support Sobi's rare dis...
6 days ago
MSL / Sr MSL, Heme-Onc (N.CA, AZ, NV)
$180K - $230K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hematology through scientific engagement. As a Medical Science Liaison, you'll build relationships with healthcare professionals, share critical insights, and...
6 days ago
Sr. Director, Clinical Business Development
$180K - $258K *
Champion strategic business growth by developing tailored engagement plans, fostering key client relationships, and leveraging data insights to maximize territory performance in the biopharmaceutical...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Medical Sciences Liaison - Mid Atlantic Region (Preferred NC, SC, or GA)
$180K - $200K *
Empower healthcare innovation by building scientific relationships and advancing medical knowledge. Collaborate with key opinion leaders to enhance product understanding and support company initiative...
2 weeks ago
Director, Thought Leader Liaison
$184K - $245K *
Join a dynamic team to lead field marketing efforts, engaging Key Opinion Leaders and enhancing patient advocacy. Drive strategic initiatives and foster relationships within the healthcare community t...
1 week ago
Medical Affairs Director - Rare Epilepsies
$260K - $290K *
Champion innovative medical strategies in rare epilepsies, driving cross-functional collaboration and launch readiness. Lead evidence generation and external engagement to enhance patient outcomes and...
Reposted today
Rare Hematology Thought Leader Liaison
$146K - $211K *
Transform the landscape of hematology by engaging KOLs, driving market development, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams...
Reposted 1 week ago
Rare Hematology Thought Leader Liaison
$146K - $211K *
Champion KOL engagement and market development in hematology and allergy/immunology. Drive strategic initiatives, foster partnerships, and gather insights to enhance patient care and brand strategy ac...
Reposted 1 week ago
Rare Hematology Thought Leader Liaison
$146K - $211K *
Join a team that's transforming rare hematology care by engaging KOLs and HCPs, driving market development, and shaping brand strategies to enhance patient outcomes across Systemic Mastocytosis and Im...
Reposted 1 week ago
Rare Hematology Thought Leader Liaison
$146K - $211K *
Partner with us to drive market development in rare hematology, engaging KOLs and HCPs to enhance education and insights. Shape brand strategy and foster connections across specialists to improve pati...
Reposted 1 week ago
Rare Hematology Thought Leader Liaison
$146K - $211K *
Lead the charge in advancing rare hematology care by engaging KOLs and HCPs, driving market development, and shaping brand strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient educat...
1 week ago
Rare Hematology Thought Leader Liaison
$146K - $211K *
Advance market development in rare hematology by engaging KOLs and HCPs. Drive educational initiatives and insights to enhance patient care and support strategic brand objectives across Systemic Masto...
1 week ago
Rare Hematology Thought Leader Liaison
$146K - $211K *
Join a dynamic team driving market development in rare hematology. Engage with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders to enhance education and insights, supporting the growth of innovative t...
1 week ago
Associate Director - Machine Learning Sciences
$184K - $256K *
Lead the Machine Learning Sciences team to innovate and integrate machine learning approaches in small molecule drug design, focusing on predictive models and collaborative strategies across disciplin...
Reposted today
Associate Director - Machine Learning Sciences
$202K - $245K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team at the forefront of machine learning in drug design. Drive scientific strategy, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and continuous innovation to enhance pre...
Reposted today
Associate Director - Machine Learning Sciences
$211K - $256K *
Lead a high-impact team in machine learning, advancing predictive capabilities for small molecules. Foster collaboration across disciplines and drive innovations to enhance decision-making in drug dis...
Reposted today
Director, Product Marketing, Life Sciences
$168K - $238K *
Join a team that's redefining life sciences marketing by leading go-to-market strategies for innovative AI and lab automation products. Drive impactful launches and create compelling narratives that r...
Reposted 1 week ago
Global Medical Affairs Head, Neuro/Other Rare
$365K - $497K *
Empower global medical strategy for Neuro/Other Rare diseases, leading cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and scientific integrity while driving evidence generation and stakeholder eng...
Reposted 2 days ago
Associate Director, Clinical Scientist – Neuroimmunology
$142K - $213K *
Join a team dedicated to advancing neuroimmunology research and clinical trials. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure strong data analysis, oversight, and documentation while contributing to innov...
Reposted 3 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP
$62K - $97K *
Join our Laboratory Services team to deliver precise diagnostic testing that enhances patient care. You'll perform complex laboratory duties, maintain compliance, and foster a collaborative healthcare...
3 weeks ago
Executive Director, Research - Integrative Sciences - Cardiovascular
$263K - $319K *
Join a team that advances cardiovascular science through external innovation. As a senior leader, evaluate and enhance scientific opportunities in cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases, collabor...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Executive Director, Research - Integrative Sciences - Cardiovascular
$263K - $319K *
Manage and drive external innovations in cardiovascular sciences, leading cross-functional teams to evaluate and advance high-value collaborations. Influence strategy and represent scientific interest...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager (Louisiana)
$210K - $235K *
Engage with healthcare providers to drive sales and support for varegacestat in desmoid tumors. Build relationships, execute brand strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient car...
6 days ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager (Louisiana)
$210K - $235K *
Unlock your potential by driving sales performance and building relationships in oncology. Collaborate cross-functionally to support the launch of varegacestat, ensuring patient-centric care and achie...
6 days ago
Registered Nurse - Medical Group Neurology
$73K - $113K *
Take ownership of patient care as a Registered Nurse, providing essential nursing services, managing communications, and ensuring quality healthcare delivery in a collaborative environment...
2 weeks ago
What is a Medical Science Liaison?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.