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Title: Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Oncology Territory: Northern California Natera is a clinical genetic testing company specializing in non-invasive, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and liquid biopsy ...

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Florham Park, NJ · On-site

$145K - $1M/yr

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Medical Science Liaison - Oncology (CommunityBased) - IQVIA in partnership with our client, Exelixis, are excited to announce that we are looking for Medical Science Liaisons to initiate scientific ...

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Denver, CO · Remote

$180K - $190K/yr

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Title: Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Oncology Territory: Northern California Natera is a clinical genetic testing company specializing in non-invasive, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and liquid biopsy ...

Responsibilities Medical Science Liaison (MSL): * Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, clinical care sites, and key stakeholders within assigned territory * Become an ...

Medical Science Liaison - Oncology (CommunityBased) - IQVIA in partnership with our client, Exelixis, are excited to announce that we are looking for Medical Science Liaisons to initiate scientific ...

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As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate medical science liaison in the United States is $74.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $102.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Associate Medical Science Liaison?

An Associate Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is an entry-level professional in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry who serves as a bridge between the company and the medical community. They provide scientific and clinical information about products to healthcare professionals, support clinical research initiatives, and gather insights from the field to inform company strategy. Associate MSLs often work under the guidance of senior MSLs, building relationships with key opinion leaders and ensuring accurate, up-to-date information is shared. This role typically requires a scientific or clinical background and strong communication skills.

What are some typical challenges faced by Associate Medical Science Liaisons when engaging with healthcare professionals?

Associate Medical Science Liaisons often encounter challenges such as establishing credibility with experienced healthcare professionals and navigating complex scientific discussions. Building trust can take time, especially when introducing new data or products. Additionally, balancing compliance requirements with providing valuable scientific insights is crucial. Strong communication skills and continual learning are key to overcoming these obstacles and becoming a trusted resource.

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To thrive as an Associate Medical Science Liaison, you generally need a strong background in life sciences (such as a PharmD, PhD, or MD), along with in-depth knowledge of disease states and therapeutic areas. Familiarity with CRM systems, medical literature databases, and data analysis tools like Excel or statistical software is important. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills help you effectively engage with healthcare professionals and internal teams. These competencies are vital for translating complex scientific data into actionable insights and fostering trust with key opinion leaders.
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SUMMARY:

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a key scientific field-based expert responsible for engaging with healthcare professionals (HCPs), researchers, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to advance the scientific dialogue around Aytu BioPharma’s therapeutic assets. The MSL provides clinical and scientific insight to inform strategy, support medical education, and ensure scientific integrity across field initiatives. This role is critical in bridging the company’s internal scientific functions with the broader medical community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with KOLs, investigators, and academic centers in assigned territories, initially throughout the United States.
  • Training support for the commercial team; creating training materials, presenting didactic education, and providing office hours availability.
  • Serve as the scientific resource for HCPs, providing fair-balanced, non-promotional information on product science, disease state education, and relevant clinical data.
  • Serve as a liaison between Scientific Affairs and the commercial organization to facilitate sales specialist training and understanding of Aytu BioPharma’s therapeutic assets.
  • Support external clinical development activities through site identification, clinical trial education, and medical insight gathering.
  • Attend and represent the company at medical congresses and scientific meetings to gather insights, support strategy alignment, and monitor competitive intelligence.
  • Facilitate and participate in scientific advisory boards, speaker training, and peer-to-peer medical education sessions.
  • Respond to unsolicited requests for scientific information in accordance with compliance and legal guidelines.
  • Provide field feedback and insights to internal cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Commercial, Regulatory) to inform medical strategy and product lifecycle planning.
  • Serve as a conduit for clinical trial site support and awareness, partnering closely with Clinical Operations.
  • Maintain expertise in assigned therapeutic areas through continuous professional development and internal training.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Deep understanding of the scientific method, clinical research processes, and regulatory/compliance frameworks governing field medical activities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to translate complex scientific content to diverse audiences, both peer-to-peer and internally.
  • Strong analytical thinking and strategic insight; ability to synthesize field intelligence into actionable recommendations.
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity, working autonomously, and influencing cross-functional teams.
  • High emotional intelligence and professional maturity in engaging thought leaders and healthcare stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM or medical information platforms.
EDUCATION:
  • Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent in a life science discipline).
EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum requirement of 1–3 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or equivalent role in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry; 5–8 years of experience preferred.
  • Therapeutic area experience in CNS (specifically psychiatry) is preferred.
  • Experience in launching new products or supporting field-based education initiatives is highly desirable.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
  • Office setting with standard lighting, heating, and air conditioning.
  • Sedentary activity is consistent with administrative responsibilities.
  • Ability to travel 60–80%, including overnight stays and conference attendance.
THE COMPANY:

Aytu BioPharma aspires to be the leading pediatric-focused pharmaceutical company in the world. Aytu will achieve this by commercializing novel therapeutics, providing best-in-class patient access, unleashing the talents of their people, and developing important and needed therapeutics for children of all ages. 

  • Individual actions, collective attitude, and company results will inspire others to do great things.
  • Aytu’s people, products, pipeline, and platform will effect positive change in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Aytu BioPharma provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aytu BioPharma complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.