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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$53K - $132K *

Unlock client potential by ensuring maximum value from products and services. Collaborate with teams to build relationships, monitor performance, and deliver tailored solutions that enhance satisfacti...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$53K - $132K *

Elevate client relationships by ensuring maximum value from products and services. Collaborate with teams to meet client needs, enhance satisfaction, and identify growth opportunities while maintainin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $360K *

Lead safety initiatives by shaping the future of pharmacovigilance, driving oversight, managing risks, and collaborating across teams to enhance product safety throughout the lifecycle, fostering inno...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $264K *

Lead the charge in advancing innovative therapeutics for cardiovascular and kidney health. Oversee an in vitro biology lab, mentor scientists, and drive projects from target validation to clinical can...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$236K - $393K *

Join a team that drives innovation in clinical research, leading cross-functional strategies and providing expert medical guidance. You'll mentor staff, collaborate with stakeholders, and oversee the...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join us to minimize access barriers for patients and providers, executing market access plans across multiple states. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to resolve reimbursement issues and enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Champion growth by leading sales efforts with Fortune 500 Life Sciences clients. Build strong relationships, identify opportunities, and deliver innovative solutions while collaborating with a dedicat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on driving sales and building relationships within Life Sciences. Leverage your expertise to deliver innovative solutions and achieve financial goals while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Help us drive growth by leading sales efforts with Fortune 500 Life Sciences customers. Build relationships, identify needs, and deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic environment, ensuring custome...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and Life Sciences by driving sales and fostering relationships with Fortune 500 clients. Leverage industry expertise to deliver innovative solutio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $115K *

Deliver comprehensive project oversight by managing bioanalytical operations, ensuring timely execution, and fostering team collaboration to meet client expectations and enhance departmental efficienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$67K - $115K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading a dynamic team, managing operations, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and deliver results in a fast-paced bioanalytical en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $175K *

Take ownership of customer relationships by driving demand for BMS medicines. Engage with healthcare providers through compelling scientific dialogue, ensuring compliance while delivering superior cus...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$243K - $336K *

Lead innovative medical strategies in the Cardiovascular & Renal space, guiding cross-functional teams to exceed goals. Drive evidence generation and stakeholder engagement while navigating complex he...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to drive demand for innovative medicines, engaging healthcare providers through scientific dialogue and tailored customer experiences. Build strong relationships and collaborate cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$209K - $313K *

Lead regional medical strategy by fostering key stakeholder relationships, optimizing patient-centric initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business goals to enhance healthcare outcomes and collabo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$209K - $313K *

Drive regional strategy and stakeholder engagement to enhance patient care. Collaborate with leadership to identify insights and opportunities, ensuring alignment with a patient-centric approach and f...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$209K - $313K *

Innovate regional healthcare strategies by leading medical initiatives, fostering stakeholder relationships, and enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative efforts and insights-driven decision-m...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead US regulatory safety and efficacy strategies in global projects, ensuring compliance and timely product approvals. Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders, guiding submissions and maintai...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $345K *

Advance your career by leading patient access strategies and programs. Drive innovative solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient support and ensure successful implement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Engage with a dynamic team to oversee copy responsibilities, crafting compelling content across various mediums. Collaborate creatively to drive engagement for diverse audiences, including healthcare...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.