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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Join a team that's driving innovation in R&D by leading strategic projects, collaborating across functions, and influencing decision-making to enhance business outcomes and foster growth in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $172K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of targeted therapeutics through innovative non-viral delivery systems. Leverage your expertise in cell biology and advanced characterization to drive product dev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical oncology knowledge through the analysis and interpretation of genomic data, ensuring high-quality, personalized diagnostic reports for patients in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $376K *

Lead cross-functional teams in clinical development, ensuring alignment and execution of strategic plans for pre-clinical assets. Drive decision-making and maintain high standards in clinical oversigh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $376K *

Lead the charge in clinical development strategy, guiding cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of pre-clinical assets while maintaining high scientific standards and stakeholder alignment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

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

$86K - $239K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$257K - $404K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through strategic leadership and collaboration. As a senior physician executive, you'll drive quality initiatives, oversee medical staff operatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $240K *

Lead strategic relationships with influential optometrists and ophthalmologists, shaping the Presbyopia ecosystem through education and engagement. Drive insights and collaboration across medical, mar...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $187K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $266K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $176K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $176K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Innovate clinical research programs and drive insights on trial design, ensuring compliance and integrity across projects to deliver high-quality data for product advancement and safety assessments...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Shape the future of clinical development by leading innovative trials, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating across teams to deliver insights that drive product strategy and safety assessm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in overseeing clinical trials, managing development programs, and ensuring high-quality data to support product strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$189K - $246K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $403K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$53K - $132K *

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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.