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 *

Explore new life sciences markets by developing relationships, responding to RFQs/RFPs, and promoting capabilities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project success and customer satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $125K *

Engage with healthcare leaders to drive sales of essential medical supplies. Build strong client relationships, present innovative solutions, and collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance patient car...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $174K *

Elevate patient care by driving demand for dermatology products, building relationships with healthcare professionals, and collaborating within a dynamic team to enhance patient experiences and outcom...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead advanced laboratory operations, ensuring quality standards, mentor staff, and optimize processes while collaborating across teams to enhance clinical testing and workflow efficiency in a dynamic...

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

$205K - $341K *

Lead the charge in Global Patient Safety, overseeing safety strategies and cross-functional collaboration to ensure optimal drug development and patient safety across therapeutic areas...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $341K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of patient safety by leading global strategies and cross-functional collaborations to ensure optimal safety support for innovative therapies. Make a meaningful im...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $341K *

Shape the future of patient safety by leading global strategies and cross-functional teams to ensure optimal safety surveillance and regulatory compliance for assigned compounds in a dynamic, science...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $341K *

Empower innovation by leading Global Patient Safety strategies, ensuring safety surveillance and regulatory compliance for assigned compounds. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug d...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $341K *

Deliver impactful safety strategies as a key leader in Global Patient Safety, collaborating across teams to ensure optimal drug safety and compliance. Drive initiatives that enhance patient outcomes a...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $341K *

Shape the future of patient safety by leading global safety strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhance drug development and pat...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing national clinical trials for innovative stroke treatments. Collaborate with diverse teams, oversee project timelines, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving cli...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $289K *

Drive the development and execution of global health outcomes strategies in oncology, utilizing real-world evidence to communicate the value proposition for innovative cancer therapies, while leading...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Develop and execute clinical pharmacy activities for investigational drug studies, ensuring compliance with GCP and ICH guidelines. Collaborate with research teams to optimize study logistics and trai...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$199K - $274K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing the HCP marketing strategy for lupus, driving impactful initiatives across channels while empowering cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives and en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$199K - $274K *

Lead the US HCP marketing strategy for lupus, driving integrated campaigns and cross-functional initiatives to enhance brand visibility and engagement, while empowering teams to achieve shared objecti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Empower your career by driving laboratory sales growth in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, nurture relationships, and achieve sales goals while managing your te...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$247K - $309K *

Unlock potential by leading medical strategy for hematologic malignancies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and launch readiness, ensuring impactful...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $279K *

Grow your career with a strategic leadership role focused on global compliance policy governance and education. Lead initiatives that enhance company culture, strengthen partnerships, and ensure adher...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K *

Join a team that's transforming chronic low back pain treatment by providing clinical support and training to surgical teams. You'll cover cases, ensure compliance, and enhance patient outcomes throug...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K *

Empower surgical teams by providing expert clinical support and training for Intracept procedures. This role involves case coverage, technical education, and collaboration to enhance patient outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K *

Transform the treatment of chronic low back pain by providing clinical support and training to surgical teams. Cover cases across a designated territory, ensuring effective use of medical devices and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K *

Champion innovative clinical solutions by providing expert support during surgical procedures, training teams, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes across a designated territory. Collaborate with hea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $235K *

Lead the charge in driving territory sales for a groundbreaking oncology treatment. Build strong relationships with healthcare providers, execute strategic plans, and ensure patient-centric support wh...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $235K *

Develop and execute territory sales strategies to drive performance and build relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring patient-centric support for varegacestat in desmoid tumors while collabo...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $222K *

Empower the clinical site management team from initiation to closure, ensuring effective monitoring and sponsor engagement. Drive results while fostering a collaborative and professional environment...

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  •   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.