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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Patient Education Manager, RERT NF1 PN/HPP, South Atlantic (NC, SC, VA, TN)
$135K - $202K *
Elevate patient engagement by educating NF1 and HPP communities through tailored outreach, collaboration with advocacy groups, and impactful events, ensuring comprehensive support throughout their tre...
1 week ago
Sr Associate Scientist I or II, Medicinal Chemistry
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of drug discovery by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, synthesize, and optimize chemical compounds, leveraging advanced techniques and data-driven insights to drive...
3 weeks ago
Medical Director, Clinical Development
$272K - $336K *
Transform your career by leading clinical strategy in enzyme replacement therapies. Collaborate across teams and engage with experts to drive innovative solutions in neurology and rare disease drug de...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Pharmacovigilance Ops Specialist - Oncology Biotech
$85K - $115K *
Champion the global pharmacovigilance function by overseeing safety case processing, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and data integ...
4 days ago
$93K - $232K *
Accelerate clinical trial delivery by leading teams to ensure compliance, manage risks, and achieve recruitment targets. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and enhance patient outc...
2 weeks ago
Director, Business Analytics & Intelligence
$125K - $150K *
Unlock insights as you lead business analytics and intelligence efforts across the California market. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable strategies that...
3 weeks ago
Senior Clinical Development Scientist
$153K - $199K *
Transform late-stage oncology clinical development by collaborating on trial activities, data analysis, and regulatory support, ensuring adherence to industry standards and contributing to innovative...
3 weeks ago
$144K - $208K *
Drive the future of rare disease care by leading medical strategy and team development. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure patient access to innovative treatments while fostering a culture of emp...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Cardiometabolic Health Communications
$154K - $226K *
Lead the external communications for innovative cardiometabolic medicines, shaping brand strategies and global narratives while managing high-visibility issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Client Portfolio Manager - Medical Device Services
$88K - $105K *
Transform client relationships by managing and growing a portfolio of medical device testing programs. Drive execution, ensure quality outcomes, and support financial performance while collaborating a...
5 days ago
Client Portfolio Manager - Medical Device Services
$88K - $105K *
Manage and grow a portfolio of medical device testing programs, ensuring client objectives are met through effective execution and cross-functional collaboration. Drive financial performance and enhan...
5 days ago
Clinical Education Specialist - LA/San Diego
$95K - $115K *
Advance clinical education initiatives by collaborating with teams to enhance training solutions, improve patient outcomes, and drive procedural adoption through effective communication and strategic...
1 week ago
Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine (MD, Sr. Director)
$274K - $457K *
Help us shape the future of clinical development in Internal Medicine. Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute innovative studies that support global regulatory submissions and dri...
Reposted yesterday
Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine (MD, Sr. Director)
$274K - $457K *
Accelerate innovative clinical development strategies while leading cross-functional teams. Foster collaboration to ensure timely regulatory submissions and optimal trial execution within the internal...
Reposted yesterday
Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine (MD, Sr. Director)
$228K - $381K *
Drive the clinical development strategy for internal medicine assets, managing cross-functional teams to design, execute, and interpret studies that support global submissions and strategic objectives...
Reposted yesterday
Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine (MD, Sr. Director)
$274K - $457K *
Champion innovative clinical strategies for global drug development, leading cross-functional teams to design and execute pivotal studies, ensuring compliance and regulatory submission excellence for...
Reposted yesterday
Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine (MD, Sr. Director)
$274K - $457K *
Transform clinical development strategies by leading cross-functional teams to design, execute, and interpret clinical studies for vital internal medicine assets. Drive global regulatory submissions a...
Reposted yesterday
Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine (MD, Sr. Director)
$274K - $457K *
Lead and execute clinical development initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally to support regulatory submissions and optimize operational execution for assigned assets in Internal Medicine. Drive...
Reposted yesterday
Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine (MD, Sr. Director)
$274K - $457K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical development in Internal Medicine. Drive strategy and lead cross-functional teams to execute and manage clinical trials that support global regulatory...
Reposted yesterday
Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine (MD, Sr. Director)
$274K - $457K *
Lead the charge in clinical development for innovative treatments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and interpret studies. Ensure regulatory compliance and strategic insig...
Reposted yesterday
Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine (MD, Sr. Director)
$274K - $457K *
Lead the charge in global clinical development, aligning cross-functional teams to design and execute studies for internal medicine assets, ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic partnerships to...
Reposted yesterday
Regional Business Director, Liver, Southwest
$165K - $245K *
Drive the Rare Disease sales strategy in the Southwest, leading a team to enhance market presence and performance for liver disease products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build relations...
Today
Regional Business Director, Liver, Southwest
$165K - $245K *
Shape the future of rare disease treatment by leading a dynamic sales team in the Southwest. Drive strategic initiatives, build key partnerships, and implement impactful business plans to enhance pati...
Today
Senior Director, Government Affairs - Oversight and Investigations
$159K - $273K *
Deliver strategic leadership in managing federal and state oversight inquiries, ensuring timely responses and effective communication across teams. Drive improvements in processes to enhance oversight...
Reposted 6 days ago
Intracept Clinical Specialist - Louisiana
$90K *
Champion the transformation of chronic low back pain treatment by providing expert clinical support during Intracept procedures. Train surgical teams, ensure compliance, and maintain equipment while c...
2 weeks ago
What is a Medical Science Liaison?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.