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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$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare sales by executing strategic plans and engaging key clients. Drive success through effective presentations and resource management, while navigating complex accounts in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$64K - $96K *

Empower your nursing career with a role that enhances patient care through skilled home health services. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, provide direct patient support, and ensure continuit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Join our dynamic sales team to drive growth in the medical supplies sector. You'll build relationships with healthcare providers, manage a territory, and present innovative solutions to enhance patien...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $272K *

Champion deep-tech and life-sciences partnerships by building trust with top investors, enabling long-term relationships that power scientific innovation and align with our mission. Drive strategic en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Transform your career by delivering exceptional healthcare services. Engage with patients through comprehensive examinations and diagnostics while managing clinic operations and collaborating with spe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$97K - $193K *

Drive your career by managing clinical research across sites, ensuring compliance and successful execution of studies. Use your expertise to maintain high standards and support critical research that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cardiometabolic care by engaging key healthcare providers. Drive awareness and utilization of innovative therapies through strategic account management and coll...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive engagement with Cardiologists and key customers by crafting and executing strategic account plans in the Cardiometabolic Rare Disease space, enhancing product awareness and utilization across a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$62K - $157K *

Lead the charge in managing patient recruitment and retention strategies for small to mid-size studies. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of operational p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $214K *

Transform the Medical Information landscape by leading inquiry management and digital content development for oncology and rare tumors, ensuring compliance and excellence in customer engagement across...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing imaging biomarkers for clinical trials in Ophthalmology and Neurology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data and innovative...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Tackle complex challenges by effectively promoting rare disease products and driving engagement with healthcare professionals through strategic territory management and comprehensive planning. Deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$231K - $347K *

Champion strategic marketing initiatives to transform lung cancer care globally, leading cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and drive commercial success in a rapidly evolving oncology...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$239K - $295K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic GCP/GLP/GVP Quality Operations, driving continuous improvement in research quality processes, and collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional clinical drug development projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with corporate goals while fostering collaboration among diverse teams and exte...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead scientific initiatives across medical affairs, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment. Mentor junior writers while managing client relationships and contributing to business growth through ins...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $93K *

Transform patient care by advocating for individuals in pre-admission processes. Collaborate with clinical teams to assess needs, coordinate care plans, and facilitate smooth transitions to specialize...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by advocating for individuals in critical recovery. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless transitions and optimal care pla...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $95K *

Elevate patient care by collaborating with clinical teams to assess needs, coordinate care plans, and facilitate smooth transitions for patients post-ICU. Utilize your clinical expertise to advocate f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $100K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to advocate for patients during pre-admission. Collaborate with clinical teams, coordinate care plans, and foster relationships to enhance patient access to specia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $100K *

Champion patient advocacy by collaborating with clinical teams to assess needs, coordinate care plans, and facilitate smooth transitions for patients post-ICU. Leverage your clinical expertise to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $175K *

Lead the charge in client partnerships while driving strategic growth and team development. Utilize your expertise to deliver impactful insights and solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment, en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $213K *

Oversee site activation projects, ensuring timely delivery, effective communication, and compliance with regulations. Lead cross-functional teams to meet goals and address challenges, driving strategi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering patients and healthcare professionals through education on oral therapies for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia, utilizing both in-person and virtual tra...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $215K *

Unlock the potential of scientific communication by crafting impactful publications and materials that enhance understanding of rare diseases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive publicat...

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.