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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$152K - $228K *

Transform healthcare by managing key relationships and driving sales in neurology. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to educate and support physicians, ensuring compliance and achieving strategic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Accelerate your career by managing key relationships in the rare neurology sector. Drive sales success through strategic planning and collaboration with healthcare professionals, ensuring top-tier ser...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Manage and develop long-term relationships with healthcare professionals, achieving sales objectives while providing education on rare neurological diseases. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Drive success by managing key relationships with healthcare professionals, executing strategic business plans, and delivering product education to enhance patient care in the neurology sector. Achieve...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Unlock potential by managing key relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales success, and executing strategic business plans in a dynamic territory focused on rare neurology products an...

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. Leverage market insights and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance patient care and ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Drive the medical strategy by shaping partnerships and guiding evidence generation. Lead initiatives that connect clinical needs with business objectives, enhancing patient access and supporting innov...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $216K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technology consulting projects in biopharma, ensuring successful implementation of patient services solutions. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality laboratory services. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist II, you'll perform critical testing, oversee operations, and ensure compliance with stand...

3 weeks ago

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

$200K - $240K *

Transform your career by leading US Emerging Portfolio Strategy in neurology. Leverage your expertise in market assessment and product strategy to drive innovative solutions and collaborative cross-fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Develop and manage referral partnerships in the Boston area, ensuring seamless patient transitions into care. This hybrid role combines business development with hands-on patient advocacy, requiring s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive the adoption of innovative MRD testing services in oncology through strategic partnerships, client management, and market analysis to enhance clinical practices and improve patient outcomes...

Tennessee, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $156K *

Transform the contracting landscape by managing complex agreements, balancing legal and business needs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful sponsor negotiations and contr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $171K *

Drive quality oversight for GxP computerized systems, managing supplier assessments and audits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance supplier performance while main...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical data review and innovative strategies to enhance clinical trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive execution and improve pat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies and programs in Infectious Disease. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific consistency...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Transform clinical science leadership in infectious disease by guiding strategic initiatives across multiple studies and programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific consiste...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Champion strategic Clinical Science leadership across Infectious Disease studies, guiding development planning and ensuring scientific consistency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive hig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $215K *

Accelerate growth by developing effective territory strategies with a Clinical Diabetes Specialist to promote innovative insulin pump products. Build relationships, influence healthcare providers, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $250K+*

Join a team that's at the forefront of clinical research, overseeing site management and ensuring compliance throughout all study phases, while contributing to impactful oncology studies and enhancing...

Durham, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with senior stakeholders to enhance R&D efficiency in life sciences. Drive proposals, develop strategies, and ensure quality oversight while building networks to support business development an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $309K *

Transform pharmaceutical research by providing expert statistical analysis for Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and impactful results in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$310K - $489K *

Champion innovative clinical research in Oncology and Hematology, leading cross-functional teams through late-stage development and ensuring successful execution from strategies to regulatory interact...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$310K - $489K *

Champion the future of oncology through leading clinical research initiatives, overseeing late-stage development, and guiding cross-functional teams to advance investigational and marketed therapies...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$53K - $132K *

Elevate client satisfaction by ensuring optimal product value and fostering long-term relationships. Collaborate with teams to meet specifications, support client needs, and identify growth opportunit...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.