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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$176K - $287K *

Shape the future of patient care by engaging with KOLs and HCPs in Hematological Malignancies. Leverage your expertise to drive scientific exchange and support clinical trials, making a meaningful imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Empower healthcare by engaging with KOLs and HCPs to share vital scientific data on B-Cell Malignancies. Drive strategic medical initiatives and foster relationships that enhance patient outcomes in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Empower your career by engaging with KOLs and HCPs in Hematological Malignancies. Drive scientific exchange and contribute to impactful clinical strategies in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Engage with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to exchange scientific data and medical information, driving strategic initiatives in B-Cell Malignancies while fostering impactful relatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Unlock potential by engaging with KOLs and HCPs to exchange scientific data and insights in B-Cell Malignancies, driving strategic medical initiatives and fostering relationships within a fast-growing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Engage with KOLs and HCPs to share scientific data on B-Cell Malignancies. Collaborate with researchers and decision-makers to drive medical strategy and support clinical trials, contributing to impac...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $105K *

Empower oncology healthcare professionals through virtual engagement, delivering clinical education and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive produ...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Engage oncology healthcare professionals through virtual channels, providing clinical education and support. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to enhance customer engagement and drive product...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Champion a rewarding career as a Virtual Oncology Account Representative, engaging healthcare professionals through impactful conversations and education, while driving customer engagement and collabo...

Reno, NVRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing oncology healthcare through virtual engagement. As a key representative, you'll educate professionals, support initiatives, and drive customer engagement stra...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Engage oncology healthcare professionals through virtual channels, providing clinical education and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer engagement and adoption of oncolo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Engage oncology healthcare professionals through virtual channels, delivering patient-centered education and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer engagement and adoption...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Support oncology healthcare professionals through virtual engagement, delivering clinical education and fostering patient-centered conversations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cus...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Engage oncology healthcare professionals through virtual channels, providing clinical education and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and drive product ad...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $158K *

Transform the CEO's office by driving strategic initiatives, managing executive priorities, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Leverage your expertise to enhance decision-making and operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $360K *

Champion safety in drug development by leading pharmacovigilance efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive impactful decisions and fo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $220K *

Engage with a diverse community of drug discovery partners, providing expert support in biologics development. Collaborate across teams to enhance product offerings and foster a thriving ecosystem tha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $220K *

Manage engagement with TuneLab members to enhance biologics development, ensuring technical success and maximizing value. Collaborate across diverse partners, provide product feedback, and represent t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role focused on expanding GI product adoption. Engage with healthcare professionals, educate on clinical advantages, and drive market development in a defined ter...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team providing strategic medical leadership in Neuroimmunology, driving healthcare provider engagement, data generation, and integrated evidence plans to ensure product launch readiness...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Unlock your potential by engaging key Gastroenterology stakeholders, driving product utilization, and exceeding sales goals through strategic collaboration and compliance in a dynamic healthcare envir...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $106K *

Oversee and support critical MSAT equipment and systems in GMP operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing continuity, manage equipment data, and uphold audit readiness...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Reimagine medical affairs leadership by driving strategic initiatives, engaging healthcare providers, and ensuring product readiness in Neuroimmunology. Collaborate cross-functionally to advance clini...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading a multidisciplinary team to advance analytical capabilities for mRNA-lipid nanoparticle therapeutics, driving innovation and strategic direction in analytical science to su...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Champion the design and execution of hematology/oncology clinical studies, leading cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and impactful outcomes in a dynamic, science-driven environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.