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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$110K - $130K *

Advance healthcare initiatives by strategically engaging with professionals, providing scientific expertise, and supporting research efforts in designated therapeutic areas to enhance patient outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare by strategically supporting research and business objectives in a designated therapeutic area. Build relationships with healthcare professionals to provide expert medica...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$178K - $257K *

Unlock a pivotal role in shaping real-world evidence strategy for innovative therapies, overseeing comprehensive study execution, driving stakeholder collaboration, and generating impactful insights t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $210K *

Lead the charge in advancing medical affairs for endocrine disorders, driving strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to ensure scientific accuracy in promotional materials and enhanc...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$136K - $181K *

Join a team that's shaping impactful medical communications strategies to enhance patient outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop compliant publications and omnichannel tactics focused on...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $195K *

Lead the charge in engaging key opinion leaders and external experts to drive strategic marketing initiatives in the therapeutic area, ensuring alignment with brand goals and effective execution acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Join our dynamic Medical Affairs team to lead Medical Information initiatives, ensuring compliance and scientific accuracy while driving strategic insights across our pipeline. Collaborate with cross...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic Medical Affairs team, where you'll lead Medical Information initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive strategic insights to support our innovative pipeline in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $300K *

Lead the charge in oncology marketing by developing KOL engagement strategies and insights for individualized therapies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive brand strategy and launch planning, ens...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $110K *

Lead operational excellence in Medical and Clinical Affairs, managing grants, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring efficient program execution to enhance healthcare outcomes and support s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $110K *

Champion operational excellence in Medical and Clinical Affairs, overseeing grant management, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic initiatives and ensure high-qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Champion growth by developing strategic relationships with healthcare providers, delivering impactful messaging, and executing data-driven plans to enhance product adoption in your territory, all whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive market share growth as a Neurology Sales Specialist, executing strategic territory plans and building relationships with healthcare providers to enhance product adoption and optimize patient acc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive product adoption and market share growth. Utilize strategic territory plans and data-driven insights to build relationships and deliver compelling messagi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding market share by strategically engaging healthcare providers, delivering compelling clinical messaging, and executing data-driven territory plans to optimize patient access...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Engage with healthcare professionals and utilize strategic insights to drive market growth, optimizing product adoption and patient access within designated territories. Foster key relationships and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Tackle the complexities of Neurology sales by driving market growth through strategic relationships with healthcare providers, utilizing analytics to refine territory plans and exceed sales goals whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by building strong relationships with providers and executing strategic territory plans. Drive market growth through clinical engagement and consultative selling in the n...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to expanding market share in neurology by strategically engaging healthcare providers. Drive product adoption through consultative sales, data-driven planning, and buildin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Inspire growth by strategically managing territory plans, developing relationships with healthcare providers, and driving market share through compelling sales strategies focused on neurology products...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Help drive market share growth as a Neurology Sales Specialist, leveraging your pharmaceutical sales expertise to build strategic relationships and deliver compelling messaging to healthcare providers...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of neurology sales by driving market growth through strategic relationships and expert consultation with healthcare providers, all while achieving ambitious sales goals and ensuring c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Elevate patient care by strategically engaging healthcare providers to enhance access and drive adoption of innovative treatments. Collaborate with specialists while executing targeted sales strategie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Transform healthcare by driving adoption of innovative therapies. In this role, you'll leverage your sales expertise to build strategic relationships with healthcare professionals, optimizing patient...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Drive strategic territory growth by executing impactful sales initiatives, fostering relationships with healthcare providers, and enhancing product adoption through evidence-based dialogue and data an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.