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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$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...

6 days ago

  •   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...

6 days ago

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $327K *

Transform legal operations in a dynamic environment by structuring and negotiating commercial agreements, providing strategic counsel on AI and scientific regulations, and building scalable legal syst...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Advance medical information and review capabilities, ensuring accurate and compliant content. Collaborate across teams to support product launches and maintain high standards for promotional materials...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive the execution of exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical plans, overseeing trial operations to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget while enhancing team collaboration and project man...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $164K *

Optimize forecasting and analytics for pharmaceutical portfolios, driving insights and strategic decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance commercial performance and support biosimilar stra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$236K - $393K *

Partner with us to drive innovative medical strategies and enhance patient care. Leverage your expertise to collaborate across teams, leading impactful research and fostering relationships with key st...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $215K *

Transform rare dermatology care by executing sales strategies and building relationships with key stakeholders. Engage in proactive business planning and collaboration to enhance patient access and su...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $111K *

Pioneer advanced laboratory techniques and lead specialized testing operations. Utilize your expertise to enhance clinical procedures, mentor staff, and contribute to research initiatives in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$78K - $90K *

Partner with us to enhance patient care by coordinating admissions and transfers, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring quality management in our Continuing Care Retirement Communi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$247K - $334K *

Transform the safety profile of products by leading strategic assessments, guiding clinical teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $250K *

Transform clinical trials by ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold regulatory standards and optimize study protocols, while providing expert medical...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $97K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales team, driving territory success through strategic planning and relationship building with healthcare professionals to maximize product utilization and achieve sal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $215K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing rare dermatology therapies. In this field-based role, you'll engage with healthcare professionals, execute strategic plans, and enhance patient access to spec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$273K - $372K *

Lead strategic clinical evaluations and collaborations to enhance drug development opportunities, while providing expert clinical insights across multiple immunological disorders and supporting cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $240K *

Contribute to strategic relationships with Dermatology Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Leverage clinical expertise to engage thought leaders, drive educational initiatives, and generate...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $240K *

Grow your career with a strategic role that builds relationships with Dermatology Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, driving educational initiatives and insights to enhance clinical practic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $240K *

Drive strategic relationships with Dermatology Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, leveraging clinical expertise to enhance engagement, education, and insights that inform brand strategies a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $220K *

Lead the execution of clinical research and real-world evidence initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to generate impactful data that supports product development, regulatory submissi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and dissemination of health economic evidence to support healthcare decision-making. Collaborate globally with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent v...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$238K - $278K *

Lead a national team in driving innovative medical strategies for rare endocrinology. Foster collaborations with key opinion leaders and ensure the effective exchange of scientific information to adva...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $175K *

Develop and lead clinical science activities for assigned studies, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and timely issue resolution. Drive protocol development, data review, and regulatory input wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Transform regulatory strategies by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely submissions and compliance for our innovative gene therapy pipeline, driving excellence in pediatric neurodegenerativ...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   11 - 15 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.