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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$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K *

Lead the charge in transforming chronic low back pain treatment by providing clinical support and training to surgical teams, ensuring effective use of medical devices across assigned territories and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$167K - $191K *

Unlock your potential by leading HEOR and RWE strategies for neurology assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate evidence that demonstrates the value of innovative therapies, support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K *

Deliver accurate and timely laboratory test results while ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patient care through quality labor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive product lifecycle success by gathering requirements, assessing feasibility, and ensuring alignment between technical and non-technical teams. Manage complex product builds and integrations while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$188K - $204K *

Lead the charge in Clinical Quality Assurance, ensuring compliance with GCP, GLP, and PV regulations. Drive audit strategies, manage inspections, and foster collaboration across teams to uphold the hi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $171K *

Shape strategic solutions by leading research and analyses, presenting insights, and driving project success. Collaborate with teams to deliver client-ready recommendations while fostering a high-perf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K *

Unlock growth opportunities by expanding the patient referral base through strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, ensuring competitive positioning and community engagement for clinic succes...

2 weeks ago

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

$155K - $171K *

Lead transformative consulting projects by conducting in-depth research and presenting strategic recommendations. Collaborate with clients and junior team members to drive high-quality deliverables an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Drive the planning and execution of hematology clinical studies, ensuring data integrity and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful clinical programs and enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the charge in advancing hematology clinical programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of study data and patient safety throughout all phases of clinical develo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Advance clinical excellence by leading hematology studies, ensuring data integrity and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute clinical programs, driving innovati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the design and execution of clinical studies for rare hematologic and immunologic diseases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategy, ensure compliance, and mentor junior staff w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Transform clinical study design and execution for rare hematologic and immunologic diseases. Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative research, ensuring compliance and patient safety while ment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $358K *

Shape the future of legal strategy and compliance by leading a high-performing legal team that partners with senior leadership to navigate complex business challenges and mitigate risks while ensuring...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $109K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality therapy services while ensuring compliance and fiscal responsibility. Oversee clinical operations, staff management, and patient care coordination to enhance...

5 days ago

  •   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.