Remote Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Jobs

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Medical science liaisons are field-based scientific experts who build peer-to-peer relationships with physicians, researchers and other key opinion leaders in a therapeutic area. They share balanced clinical data, answer unsolicited medical questions, support investigator-initiated research, and bring insights from the field back to medical affairs. Unlike sales, the role is non-promotional.

Common titles include MSL, Senior MSL, Regional Medical Scientific Director, MSL Lead and MSL Manager. In Europe the same job is often called Medical Scientific Liaison. Most roles cover a defined territory and are tied to a therapeutic area such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience or rare disease.

Employers usually look for an advanced clinical or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or sometimes a nurse practitioner or physician assistant background) plus therapeutic-area knowledge. Prior MSL experience is often preferred but not always required, especially where your clinical specialty matches the product area.

Open Roles

Virology (HIV) Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) – New York Boroughs and Upstate New York - REMOTE
Merck · REMOTE, REMOTE, United States of America
Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) COPD/Respiratory - (IL, WI, MN, IA)
Merck · REMOTE, REMOTE, United States of America
Medical Science Liaison, CNS - DC, DE, MD, VA
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization, Inc. · Remote, United States
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (m/f/x) - IG
Vifor Pharma Nordiska AB · Remote, Denmark
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (m/f/x) - IG
CSL Behring AB · Remote, Sweden
Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison) Immunology - GI (Mid-Atlantic States)
Merck · REMOTE, REMOTE, United States of America
Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison) Immunology - GI (Upper Midwest)
Merck · REMOTE, REMOTE, United States of America
Medical Science Liaison (MSL or Sr. MSL), Neurology-Alzheimer's Disease, South Florida and Puerto Rico
Eisai Inc. · Remote, United States
Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison) Immunology - GI (North Texas)
Merck · REMOTE, REMOTE, United States of America
Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison) Immunology - GI (Southern-Midwest)
Merck · REMOTE, REMOTE, United States of America
Medical Science Liaison - Vaccines
Seqirus Netherlands B.V. · Seqirus Netherlands - Remote, Netherlands
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rare Diseases - West
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization, Inc. · Remote, United States
Senior Medical Science Liaison - Rare Diseases East
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization, Inc. · Remote, United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a medical science liaison do?

An MSL is a field-based scientific expert who meets with physicians and researchers to exchange clinical and scientific information about a therapeutic area. The role sits in medical affairs, not sales, and is non-promotional.

What degree do you need to become an MSL?

Most MSL roles ask for a doctoral-level degree such as a PharmD, PhD or MD. Some employers also consider nurse practitioners, physician assistants or candidates with a strong clinical background in the therapeutic area.

How much do MSLs travel?

MSLs are field-based and typically work from home, traveling across their territory to meet healthcare professionals and attend congresses. Territory size varies a lot, so check each listing for the region covered.

What does a medical science liaison earn?

Where US employers disclose pay, it is shown in the pay summary on this page and on each listing. Pay varies by seniority, territory and therapeutic area.