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 *

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...

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  •   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

$184K - $242K *

Drive the commercialization strategy for a post-proof-of-concept Alzheimer's asset. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate market insights and stakeholder perspectives into development a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $134K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical programs, collaborating with teams, and enhancing patient care. This role requires strategic thinking and effective communication to drive initiatives and improve...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients and teams to manage projects, expectations, and delivery, ensuring high standards and strategic growth in a fast-paced medical affairs environment. Leverage experience to iden...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower healthcare professionals by serving as a scientific expert, fostering relationships, and supporting research initiatives in a designated therapeutic area. Collaborate with internal teams to me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic legal counsel to cross-functional teams in the Oncology sector, navigating regulatory complexities and influencing business outcomes while fostering leadership...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping legal strategies for Oncology medicines, partnering with cross-functional teams to navigate regulatory complexities and influence business outcomes while fostering long-term...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Take ownership of medical oversight for clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines. Engage with key stakeholders, provide consultation, and support business development while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical trials by providing medical oversight, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting business development while collaborating with teams and cli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $266K *

Join a dynamic team to lead field analytics, translating complex data into actionable insights that drive commercial strategy and growth in the Obesity and Related Conditions sector. Collaborate cross...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Build and maintain strategic relationships with healthcare professionals to drive sales and educate on rare neurological disorders, ensuring compliance and ethical practices while achieving sales obje...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales success in the neurology sector while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional product educatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Elevate patient care by managing key relationships with healthcare providers, driving sales success, and executing strategic business plans in a dynamic territory focused on rare neurology products an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building long-term relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales success, and providing essential education on rare neurological conditions to improve pati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Manage and develop long-term relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales and education in the neurology sector. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategic business plans and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Advance the future of rare neurology by managing key relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales, and executing strategic business plans to enhance patient care and education in your te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Lead the charge in building strategic relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales success in the neurology sector while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional product education...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Empower healthcare relationships by driving sales and education in neurology. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance patient care and achieve strategic goals in a dynamic territory, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Explore a dynamic role where you will build relationships with healthcare professionals, drive sales success, and educate on complex neurological disorders, all while adhering to ethical practices and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and develop relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales and education in the neurology sector. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategic busines...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Transform relationships with healthcare professionals to drive sales and education in neurology. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategic business plans and ensure compliance while achievi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Optimize relationships with healthcare professionals to drive sales and education in rare neurology. Collaborate with stakeholders, execute strategic plans, and ensure compliance while delivering top...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Champion strategic relationships with healthcare professionals to drive sales and education in rare neurology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and achieve sales objecti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to build relationships and drive sales in the neurology sector. Utilize strategic planning and market insights to educate and support clients, ensuring compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.