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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$85K - $100K *

Empower healthcare providers by driving the adoption of diagnostic tests through strategic business development and relationship management, ensuring a seamless experience for users while achieving re...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of clinical research by leading statistical analysis and project management, ensuring quality deliverables, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance client satisfactio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hematology care by educating healthcare providers and driving demand for innovative therapies. Leverage your expertise to foster relationships and ensure a po...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $222K *

Lead clinical site management teams through project lifecycle, ensuring effective monitoring and communication. Drive project deliverables, budget management, and sponsor engagement to achieve impactf...

Durham, NCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $265K *

Lead the strategic direction of General Medicine, integrating scientific and commercial insights to drive portfolio decisions and early pipeline projects, while fostering cross-functional collaboratio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$219K - $285K *

Shape and lead a centralized commercial analytics function, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Drive performance measurement, growth identification, and strategic decision-making acro...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $269K *

Pioneer advanced analytics in oncology to drive impactful marketing strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance decision-making and improve ROI through sophisticated data insights and statistical...

Ridgefield, CTRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in global medical affairs strategy for autoantibody development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize clinical-commercial plans and engage with key opinion leaders for...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$282K - $444K *

Transform global medical affairs with strategic insight and execution. Lead key initiatives in Pulmonary Hypertension while collaborating across teams to enhance patient outcomes and drive innovation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead and optimize clinical data systems for trial projects, ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to manage timelines, resources, and client interactions while driving project succes...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of AI and ML in claims processing by leading innovative data science initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design impactful solutions that enhance workflows and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Medical and Workers’ Compensation Claims through innovative AI and ML solutions. As a senior data scientist, you'll drive impactful projects, collaborate with...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of AI and ML capabilities to enhance Medical and Workers’ Compensation claims processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to create impactful solutions, while establishing a roadmap...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $246K *

Innovate and design advanced agentic AI systems to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, measurable AI solutions that enhance employer intelli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $155K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative non-viral delivery processes. Collaborate across disciplines to develop scalable manufacturing strategies for targeted LNP systems, enhancing product quality and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$293K - $496K *

Grow your career with a critical role in Transfusion Medicine, enhancing patient care and collaborating within a physician-led organization. Join a leading department and influence health outcomes acr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $195K *

Champion the future of clinical science by leading trial design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance with GCP and drive innovative solutions in rare disease research...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Optimize team performance by leading field-based medical professionals, managing budgets, and executing Oncology support plans. Drive compliance and foster development through effective coaching and p...

North Wales, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading externally sponsored research programs in hematology/oncology. Oversee governance, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $189K *

Lead the execution of externally sponsored research programs, ensuring milestones are met and governance is upheld. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage the research lifecycle...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $110K *

Join us in advancing laboratory science by performing complex molecular testing and assay validation. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure accurate results and contribute to innovative healthca...

3 days ago

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

$102K - $177K *

Elevate your career by owning the product lifecycle for Medical Affairs technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, user-centered solutions that enhance scientific engage...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Empower your career by leading global medical affairs strategies in immunology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize asset development and lifecycle management, driving innovative solut...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming oncology insights into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to synthesize complex data, driving impactful decisions that e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $264K *

Drive innovation in injection physiology and delivery science, leading a team of scientists to enhance device design and drug formulation. Establish scientific direction, mentor talent, and represent...

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  •   8 - 10 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.