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 *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic team of Sales Representatives, driving performance and achieving business goals through strategic coaching and field engagement. Collaborate with partners to ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer success by leading a dynamic team of Sales Representatives, driving performance and achieving business goals in the women's health sector. Collaborate with clients and develop strategies to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team of Sales Representatives to drive growth in women's health. Oversee performance, develop strategies, and enhance sales capabilities while ensuring compliance and achieving business...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Champion patient advocacy by collaborating with clinical teams to assess needs, coordinate care plans, and facilitate smooth transitions for patients post-ICU. Leverage your clinical expertise to enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $299K *

Lead and execute pharmacoepidemiology studies to evaluate drug safety, inform risk management strategies, and collaborate on regulatory submissions. Drive cross-functional efforts to enhance product s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $278K *

Lead strategic initiatives in healthcare economics, collaborating with national accounts to enhance patient outcomes and drive market access. Foster relationships with key stakeholders while executing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $174K *

Elevate patient care by driving demand for innovative dermatology solutions. Engage with healthcare professionals, build relationships, and collaborate within a dynamic team to enhance patient experie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping educational experiences that empower sales teams with deep disease state knowledge and clinical expertise, ensuring impactful interactions with healthcare profe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $172K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team supporting healthcare professionals in optimizing patient outcomes through expert clinical education in hematology and oncology within a defined territory ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $172K *

Unlock your potential by driving clinical education and support for hematology and oncology, partnering with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes across designated territories. Engage...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $172K *

Unlock potential by building relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes through effective education on hematology and oncology products within a defined geography...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $172K *

Drive impactful clinical education for healthcare professionals and enhance patient outcomes by leveraging your expertise in hematology and oncology within the defined geography, fostering relationshi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $172K *

Empower healthcare professionals by building relationships and delivering expert clinical education on hematology and oncology products. Drive optimal patient outcomes through effective communication...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $259K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global drug safety operations, ensuring compliance and excellence in pharmacovigilance. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance processes, and mentor a high-performing team...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $259K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global drug safety operations, ensuring compliance and excellence in pharmacovigilance. Drive strategic initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and enhance processes to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $197K *

Drive compliance excellence in clinical development by providing technical leadership and oversight in GCP, GVP, GLP, and GPP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and readiness f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $100K *

Engage in driving sales growth and strategic relationships in hospital labs, optimizing a robust portfolio of laboratory consumables and capital equipment through presentations and collaboration with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $246K *

Lead the charge in designing statistical analyses for clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data evaluation and compliance within regulatory standards, significan...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion compliance and oversight in clinical research regulatory activities, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Collaborate with diverse teams to facilitate efficient workflows and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $215K *

Champion the development and execution of innovative marketing strategies for rare disease products, driving customer engagement and launch readiness through insights-driven brand planning and cross-f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $214K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative preclinical research in Type 2 immunology, driving clinical insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product strategy and development...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in advancing medical initiatives, providing strategic guidance and expert consultation in cardiology, while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across project teams and medi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Drive strategic medical initiatives in cardiology, providing expert guidance and leadership across project teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering high-performing teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$169K - $266K *

Lead the development and execution of integrated scientific communications plans, ensuring accurate and compliant messaging across channels. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance stakeholder engag...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $327K *

Contribute to shaping legal capabilities in a dynamic tech environment. Negotiate commercial agreements and advise on AI and regulatory matters while collaborating across teams to drive innovation and...

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  •   5 - 7 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.