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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$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by driving regional sales strategies for specialty medications in Oncology. Engage with healthcare providers, analyze performance metrics, and foster key relationships to enhance serv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Manage regional sales strategies to enhance adoption of specialty medications in Oncology. Engage with healthcare providers, analyze performance metrics, and foster strong relationships to drive busin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Champion clinical trial excellence by managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful out...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $163K *

Support the advancement of Research Intelligence by designing and delivering AI-enabled data solutions that enhance decision-making and operational execution within the R&D environment, collaborating...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $179K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver AI-driven research intelligence solutions, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency in R&D. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to transform...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $179K *

Transform research intelligence by leading data engineering and AI solutions. Collaborate with scientists to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency, ensuring scalable, reliable data produc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $163K *

Optimize research intelligence and data capabilities by leading AI-driven solutions, collaborating with scientists and stakeholders to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency within the R&D...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $179K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of AI-enabled research intelligence solutions, enhancing data capabilities and operational excellence within the R&D domain, while collaborating wit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $182K *

Champion the future of patient safety by leading signal detection and risk management strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance decision-making for drug safe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $182K *

Empower patient safety by leading signal detection and risk management strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive informed decision-making throughout the produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $182K *

Lead the charge in safety assessment and risk management for pharmaceutical products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and effective signal detection throughout the produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $182K *

Lead the charge in safety assessment and risk management for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance and effective communication of safety evidence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Drive the growth of clinical accounts and ensure patient care excellence across regions. Collaborate with physicians and sales teams to develop productive practices while performing hands-on clinical...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Drive transformative growth by managing clinical accounts, supporting physicians, and expanding patient visits across regions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance healthcare delivery and achiev...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Grow your career by managing physician accounts and ensuring optimal patient services across multiple regions. Work closely with medical teams to enhance practice efficiency and expand clinical relati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of dermatology by fostering relationships and advancing scientific credibility with external experts. Collaborate on clinical trials and provide key medical insights to enhance resear...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic team to exceed sales targets, enhance skills, and drive performance. Collaborate with sales representatives to set goals, address challenges, and ensure compliance, while preparing futu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Elevate team performance by leading a district sales team to exceed targets, fostering individual growth, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations while driving strategic initiatives for succ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $210K *

Manage the development of regulatory documents for global submissions, ensuring compliance with ICH guidelines and corporate objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelin...

Delaware, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$203K - $253K *

Strategize and lead patient advocacy and medical education initiatives, fostering collaboration with stakeholders to enhance patient engagement and inform Medical Affairs strategies. Drive impactful i...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Empower innovation in clinical trials by developing strategies, overseeing operations, and cultivating partnerships. Drive excellence in research, enhance compliance, and manage a high-performing team...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$210K - $235K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving oncology sales performance while building strong relationships with healthcare providers. This role focuses on executing brand strategy and ensuring patient-cen...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $235K *

Drive territory sales performance by building relationships with healthcare providers and executing brand strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure patient-centric support for varegacestat in...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team of Sales Representatives to drive sales growth and exceed goals. Collaborate with clients and develop strategies to enhance performance in the women's health sector while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Inspire a high-performing sales team to exceed goals in women's health. Lead, coach, and develop talent while implementing strategic initiatives to drive growth and ensure compliance in a dynamic fiel...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.