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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$152K - $228K *

Champion the development of strategic relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales and education in the rare neurology sector. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient care and achieve...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Champion strategic relationships with healthcare professionals to drive sales and education in rare neurology. Leverage market insights and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance patient care and ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Transform healthcare by building strategic relationships with physicians and stakeholders. Drive sales success in the neurology sector while providing essential education and support to enhance patien...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Lead the charge in building strategic relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales success in the neurology sector while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional product education...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Drive strategic relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care in neurology. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve sales goals while maintaining ethical standards and d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building long-term relationships with healthcare professionals. Drive sales success in a dynamic territory while providing essential education on rare neurological cond...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Transform your career by managing key relationships in the rare neurology sector. Drive sales success through strategic planning and collaboration with healthcare professionals, ensuring top-tier serv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building long-term relationships with healthcare professionals. Drive sales success in the rare neurology sector while providing essential education and support to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Shape strategic relationships with healthcare professionals to drive sales and education in the neurology sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective business plans and ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to build relationships and drive sales in the neurology sector. Utilize strategic planning and product expertise to educate and support customers, ensuring complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales success, and enhancing patient care in the neurology field through strategic account manageme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Join a team that's redefining patient care by managing key relationships with healthcare professionals. Drive sales success in a dynamic territory while providing essential education on rare neurologi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Shape the future of patient care by managing key relationships in neurology. Drive sales success through strategic planning and collaboration with healthcare professionals, ensuring compliance and del...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care through strategic partnerships. In this role, you'll manage key accounts, drive sales, and educate healthcare professionals on innovative ther...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to build strategic relationships, drive sales, and deliver disease education in a complex territory, ensuring compliance and ethical practices while achieving top...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Drive strategic account management and relationship building with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care in neurology. Leverage expertise to achieve sales goals while ensuring compliance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Manage and develop long-term relationships with healthcare professionals, achieving sales objectives while providing education on rare neurology products. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement st...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Champion strategic relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales and education in rare neurology. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance patient care and achieve sales objective...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Lead the charge in building strategic relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales success in the rare neurology sector. Utilize your expertise to educate and support stakeholders, ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to build strategic relationships, drive sales, and provide education on rare neurological conditions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effectiv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals to drive sales and educate on rare neurology products. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategic plans and ensure compliance while a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Unlock potential by managing key relationships with healthcare professionals, driving sales success, and executing strategic business plans in a dynamic territory focused on rare neurology products an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Drive strategic relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care in neurology. Achieve sales goals through ethical practices, education, and collaboration within a complex healthcar...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Champion relationships with healthcare professionals to drive sales and education in neurology. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategic plans, ensuring compliance and delivering exception...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $228K *

Transform your career by managing key relationships in the rare neurology space. Drive sales success through strategic planning, collaboration, and expert education, while navigating complex healthcar...

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.