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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$120K - $130K *

Accelerate sales growth by leveraging market insights and building strategic relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective business plans, meet customer needs, and achi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of cardiovascular care by driving sales in your territory. Leverage strong analytical skills and build lasting relationships with key stakeholders to execute effective territory strat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic sales leader in cardiovascular territory management. Drive results, build lasting relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional partners while navigating a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Support our sales efforts by developing strategic territory plans, fostering professional relationships, and exceeding sales goals. Leverage data insights to drive results in a collaborative, matrixed...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Elevate cardiovascular sales by developing and executing territory strategies, fostering strong customer relationships, and leveraging data insights to achieve sales goals. Collaborate cross-functiona...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving sales success by developing strategic territory plans and fostering relationships with healthcare professionals. Leverage your analytical skills to maximize results in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Transform sales strategies in the cardiovascular market by leveraging data insights, establishing professional relationships, and exceeding targeted goals in a cross-functional environment. Drive resu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Lead transformative sales efforts by developing strategic territory plans, establishing professional relationships, and driving performance in a matrixed organization. Utilize data analysis to achieve...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving sales success in a competitive environment. Utilize your strategic insights and analytical skills to maximize revenue, build professional relationships, and collaborate...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role focused on cardiovascular products, driving territory strategy and cultivating key relationships. Use analytical skills to meet sales goals while collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career as a sales professional responsible for driving territory strategies, building relationships, and achieving sales goals in the cardiovascular market through analytical insights and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Advance your career as a cardiovascular sales expert, driving market success through strategic territory management and strong client relationships. Utilize analytical skills to develop plans that max...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Drive sales initiatives within a defined territory by crafting strategic business plans, fostering relationships with healthcare professionals, and leveraging data to achieve and exceed sales goals in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Grow your career with a role that drives cardiovascular sales strategies, fostering relationships and executing territory plans. Utilize data analytics to achieve sales goals in a dynamic, collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by driving sales and building customer relationships in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment, leveraging data and strategic planning to maximize territory success and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role focused on cardiovascular solutions, exceeding sales goals through strategic planning, relationship building, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Drive sales success by developing strategic business plans, fostering relationships, and leveraging market data in a collaborative environment. Execute territory strategies to achieve goals while main...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as you drive sales strategies, cultivate relationships, and exceed targets in a dynamic market. Utilize your analytical skills to implement effective plans and collaborate with a c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform territory performance by driving sales and developing strategic relationships with physicians. Utilize analytical skills to implement business plans that align with customer needs and achiev...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by achieving sales goals through strategic territory planning, building professional relationships, and leveraging market data in a collaborative environment to drive results and fost...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead strategic sales initiatives, build key customer relationships, and drive results in a complex healthcare landscape while executing territory business plans and collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Transform sales strategies to exceed goals in a dynamic territory. Build strong physician relationships and leverage market insights for impactful decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive su...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive sales success in a collaborative environment by optimizing territory strategies, establishing key relationships, and utilizing data insights to exceed goals in the cardiovascular market while ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Elevate sales performance in cardiovascular markets by implementing strategic territory plans and fostering strong professional relationships. Utilize analytical insights to drive results and collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Engage in driving sales success within a defined territory by developing strategic plans, building lasting customer relationships, and collaborating across teams to exceed sales goals while maintainin...

3 weeks ago

  •   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.