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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$135K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading site-level compliance programs ensuring products meet quality and regulatory standards. Guide audits and inspections, manage CAPAs, and foster a culture of accountability a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to assess and coordinate care for high-acuity populations, developing personalized care plans and ensuring quality, cost-effective services. Enjoy flexibility in a hybrid role with...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $135K *

Transform care management for high-acuity populations by assessing needs, coordinating services, and developing personalized care plans to ensure quality, cost-effective healthcare delivery and member...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $135K *

Unlock potential by coordinating comprehensive care for high-acuity populations. This hybrid RN role involves assessing needs, developing personalized care plans, and collaborating with healthcare tea...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $135K *

Drive comprehensive care management for high-acuity populations, coordinating medical services and developing personalized care plans. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure quality, cost-effecti...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $135K *

Champion quality care by assessing and coordinating services for high-acuity populations. Develop personalized care plans, educate members and families, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing care for complex populations. You'll assess needs, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate services to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care while...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient access through strategic design and management of support programs. Oversee vendor relationships and ensure compliance while driving initiatives that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $250K *

Drive drug safety and pharmacovigilance strategy in a dynamic biotech environment, overseeing key regulatory interactions and safety assessments across multiple development programs. Lead the establis...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Deliver comprehensive oversight and guidance for clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, enhance recruitment, and ma...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $150K *

Empower healthcare providers by driving demand for innovative cardiovascular therapies. Engage in scientific dialogue, build relationships with key stakeholders, and enhance customer experience throug...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Lead the design and execution of clinical development programs, ensuring high-quality data and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scientific strategy and oversee clinical stu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$208K - $250K *

Lead the charge in clinical development, overseeing trials and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data supports product strategy. Drive innovative research while ensuring compliance and fos...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$248K - $306K *

Lead a dynamic legal team, providing strategic counsel for R&D and Supply Chain. Collaborate with senior leaders to navigate complex legal issues, negotiate contracts, and drive risk-appropriate strat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing and delivering clinical portfolio initiatives with strong project management skills. Drive collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and governanc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $145K *

Manage and deliver clinical portfolio initiatives, ensuring project alignment, accountability, and stakeholder coordination while operating independently through all phases of implementation...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$299K - $369K *

Unlock your career potential by driving strategic medical partnerships with US health systems in oncology. Collaborate across functions to enhance evidence generation and meet healthcare priorities th...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $246K *

Lead the charge in fostering a culture of ethics and compliance within the Neurology business, providing strategic guidance and support to cross-functional teams while ensuring adherence to regulatory...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $246K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering a culture of ethics and compliance in the Neurology sector. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to integrate compliance into business strategies and en...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$228K *

Join a dynamic team to lead clinical trials, develop strategies, and ensure high-quality deliverables in oncology drug development while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$153K - $268K *

Empower your career by leading bio sample operations across clinical studies. Oversee end-to-end processes, ensuring compliance and quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $268K *

Lead bio sample operations across clinical studies, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with protocols. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage sample lifecycle and improve processes in...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Empower growth by building relationships and driving sales in mobility solutions. Collaborate with clinicians to enhance patient outcomes while managing territory and achieving sales targets through e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Empower business growth by building relationships with referral sources and clinicians. Manage territory effectively to maximize referrals and ensure seamless patient experiences while achieving sales...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $257K *

Take ownership of legal strategies for patient support and diagnostic testing programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and provide expert guidance while managing...

Reposted 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.