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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medical Science Liaison, Inflammation, LA/TN/AR
$156K - $212K *
Shape the future of healthcare by engaging with key opinion leaders and providers in the Pulmonology, Allergy, ENT, and Gastroenterology fields. Drive scientific exchange and support patient outcomes...
Today
Medical Science Liaison/Sr. MSL Oncology, MA-US (AR/MS/AL/GA/SC)
$132K - $221K *
Pioneer scientific exchange and insights in oncology. Engage with Key External Experts, support medical strategies, and lead field initiatives to enhance product understanding and stakeholder relation...
2 weeks ago
Medical Science Liaison Northeast
$120K - $145K *
Drive impactful relationships by educating healthcare professionals about products, facilitating research intake, and coordinating advanced medical education workshops to enhance understanding of inno...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Tampa, FL
$156K - $212K *
Elevate patient care by serving as a key medical resource to healthcare providers and decision makers. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance clinical knowledge and drive effective obesity m...
Reposted 1 week ago
Medical Science Liaison, E. Dallas, TX
$156K - $212K *
Shape the future of patient care by engaging with healthcare providers and decision-makers to deliver scientific insights and support obesity-related initiatives, enhancing outcomes through strategic...
Today
Regional Business Director, Southeast
$230K - $260K *
Join us to lead a regional sales team, driving strategic initiatives and fostering relationships to achieve business objectives while enhancing patient outcomes in the oncology sector...
4 days ago
Medical Science Liaison, CNS - Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi
$150K - $224K *
Inspire healthcare innovation by engaging with key stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes through strategic collaboration and evidence-based insights in the CNS therapeutic area, driving impactful m...
3 days ago
Medical Science Liaison, CNS - Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi
$150K - $224K *
Contribute to enhancing patient outcomes by engaging with key stakeholders in the CNS ecosystem. Leverage clinical expertise to inform strategic business plans and foster relationships that drive effe...
3 days ago
Medical Science Liaison, Neuroimmunology - Mountain
$117K - $201K *
Empower healthcare innovation as a Medical Science Liaison, driving scientific engagement and collaboration with key opinion leaders. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient outcomes and contribute...
1 week ago
Medical Science Liaison--Cardiovascular Arterial (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care by establishing key relationships with healthcare professionals. You'll collaborate closely with sales teams and medical experts to drive educati...
3 weeks ago
Medical Science Liaison (MSL)-Florida
$165K - $240K *
Empower your career by engaging with the Ophthalmology community, driving scientific exchange, and fostering relationships with key opinion leaders to support innovative clinical programs in inherited...
Today
Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - GI, Breast, Melanoma (IN-MI)
$168K - $203K *
Pioneer innovative medical strategies by engaging with thought leaders and healthcare professionals. Translate scientific data into actionable insights to enhance patient care and support clinical tri...
1 week ago
Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - GI, Breast, Melanoma (IN-MI)
$168K - $203K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing oncology care through scientific dialogue and collaboration. Engage with thought leaders and healthcare professionals to translate data into insights that enh...
1 week ago
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Neuroscience - New England Region
$151K - $237K *
Partner with us to advance medical strategy as a Medical Science Liaison, engaging with KOLs and HCPs, interpreting scientific data, and fostering expert networks to improve patient outcomes in a dyna...
1 week ago
Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - Missouri
$156K - $212K *
Empower healthcare providers by acting as a key scientific resource in obesity, executing clinical strategies to enhance patient outcomes while collaborating with Opinion Leaders and decision makers i...
4 weeks ago
Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - Missouri
$156K - $212K *
Drive impactful medical strategies, engaging key healthcare leaders to enhance patient outcomes within obesity care. Partner closely with experts to advance scientific knowledge and foster collaborati...
4 weeks ago
Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - Missouri
$156K - $212K *
Engage with healthcare leaders to advance obesity treatments. As a MSL, you will provide scientific insight and strategic support, driving impactful collaborations to enhance patient care and optimize...
4 weeks ago
Medical Science Liaison, West (Multiple Territories)
$155K - $175K *
Champion the field as a Medical Science Liaison, driving prelaunch strategies and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. Leverage clinical insights to educate and influence healthcare professi...
2 weeks ago
Senior Medical Science Liaison - California Based
$180K - $200K *
Elevate collaboration by building strong peer relationships with healthcare leaders and supporting medical initiatives to drive strategic insights and effective product development in the medical devi...
Reposted 1 week ago
Medical Science Liaison, Northeast (Multiple Territories)
$155K - $175K *
Serve as a key scientific partner in the field, driving prelaunch and launch strategies through trusted relationships, high-quality exchanges, and actionable insights to enhance product adoption and c...
2 weeks ago
Senior Medical Science Liaison, GI (North East)
$165K - $227K *
Lead the charge in scientific engagement and strategic collaboration with healthcare experts, optimizing clinical trial support and delivering high-impact insights to inform medical strategies across...
5 days ago
Regional Business Director, Greatlakes
$230K - $260K *
Oversee regional sales strategies and lead a team to drive oncology product sales. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance market insights and ensure compliance while fostering team development and...
4 days ago
Medical Science Liaison, U.S. Medical, Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease (NC/SC/VA)
$156K - $212K *
Engage with healthcare leaders to enhance patient outcomes through scientific exchange. In this role, you'll collaborate with stakeholders, execute medical strategies, and support research initiatives...
1 week ago
Medical Science Liaison, U.S. Medical, Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease (NC/SC/VA)
$156K - $212K *
Build impactful relationships as a Medical Science Liaison, driving scientific exchange and collaboration with healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes in Rare Diseases and Sjögren’s Disease a...
1 week ago
Medical Science Liaison, U.S. Medical, Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease (NC/SC/VA)
$156K - $212K *
Lead the charge in advancing patient care by engaging with healthcare providers and decision-makers, delivering scientific insights, and supporting research initiatives in Rare Diseases and Sjögren’s...
1 week ago
What is a Medical Science Liaison?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.