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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming life sciences sales by leveraging cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with biotech and pharma leaders to navigate challenges and drive growth, while managing the ent...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$203K - $245K *

Unlock potential by leading a national team of Thought Leader Liaisons to enhance KOL engagement and advocacy in oncology. Drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and ensure compliance whil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $500K+*

Engage in multi-specialty team-based care as a Hematologist/Oncologist, focusing on outpatient and inpatient services. Contribute to clinical research, education, and a diverse environment while worki...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $115K *

Manage and oversee bioanalysis projects, coordinating team efforts and maintaining documentation to ensure timelines and quality standards are met. Engage with stakeholders to improve processes and su...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$67K - $115K *

Lead the project operations in bioanalysis, ensuring timely execution and quality. Collaborate with teams, manage documentation, and provide technical guidance while driving continuous improvement and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic sales team within the consumer healthcare sector, driving performance and achieving strategic goals through effective coaching, collaboration, and innovative solu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic team of District Managers and Sales Representatives to drive success in a consumer healthcare franchise. Inspire performance, foster collaboration, and implement strategic initiatives t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic sales team in the consumer healthcare sector. Drive performance, inspire growth, and collaborate across functions to achieve strategic goals while ensuring com...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $268K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in nonviral delivery systems. Collaborate across teams to advance RNA-LNP technologies, ensuring quality and efficiency in drug development while mentoring junio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $155K *

Engage with healthcare providers to drive the adoption of MRD testing services. Collaborate with key stakeholders, develop strategic plans, and expand business opportunities within major cancer center...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in establishing impactful partnerships with key stakeholders, driving strategic initiatives, and executing promotional activities to enhance patient care in neurology. Collaborate cros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in establishing impactful partnerships with stakeholders, executing strategies, and driving successful business outcomes within the neurology landscape while ensuring compliance and fo...

St. Louis, MORemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$216K - $324K *

Lead a cross-functional Medical Affairs team to drive strategic initiatives in GI Oncology and Solid Tumors, ensuring high scientific standards and collaboration with internal and external stakeholder...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$216K - $324K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of oncology by leading cross-functional medical affairs initiatives, providing expert guidance, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance product strateg...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $225K *

Develop and execute patient advocacy strategies, engaging with PAOs and cross-functional teams to elevate the patient voice and ensure successful partnerships for rare disease therapeutic areas...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Unlock potential by leading global medical affairs initiatives, driving strategic execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes in key therapeutic areas, focusin...

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  •   Less than 5 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.