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Medical Science Liaison/Sr. Medical Science Liaison, Genetically Defined Diseases, Southeast Region ... Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in relevant molecule and disease state areas.

You will be asked to contribute clinical insight to inform decision making on various aligned teams ... The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific role responsible for advancing pre ...

You will be asked to contribute clinical insight to inform decision making on various aligned teams ... The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific role responsible for advancing pre ...

You will be asked to contribute clinical insight to inform decision making on various aligned teams ... The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific role responsible for advancing pre ...

You will be asked to contribute clinical insight to inform decision making on various aligned teams ... The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific role responsible for advancing pre ...

You will be asked to contribute clinical insight to inform decision making on various aligned teams ... The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific role responsible for advancing pre ...

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) is a field-facing ... Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource toHealthcare Providers(HCPs) in the territory for ...

$170 - $210/hr

Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing ... Position Overview Kyverna is seeking Medical Science Liaison (MSL)/Senior Medical Science Liaison ...

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How much do clinical science liaison jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical science liaison in the United States is $75,111.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical science liaison?

A Clinical Science Liaison (CSL) is a professional who acts as a bridge between pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies and the medical community. They provide scientific and clinical information about products and research to healthcare professionals, such as doctors and researchers. CSLs are responsible for educating stakeholders on new therapies, gathering insights from the field, and supporting clinical research initiatives. They play a critical role in ensuring that accurate, up-to-date information is shared to improve patient care and outcomes.

How does a clinical science liaison typically collaborate with cross-functional teams within a pharmaceutical company?

Clinical Science Liaisons (CSLs) play a vital role in bridging scientific knowledge between the company and external healthcare professionals, and they often collaborate closely with internal teams such as medical affairs, clinical development, and regulatory affairs. In their day-to-day work, CSLs coordinate scientific exchange, share insights from the field, and provide feedback to internal stakeholders to inform strategy and product development. This collaboration ensures alignment on messaging, supports clinical trial recruitment, and enhances the overall scientific impact of the organization. Building strong internal relationships is key to being effective in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical science liaison, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Science Liaison, you need a strong background in life sciences (often a PharmD, PhD, or MD), deep therapeutic area expertise, and excellent presentation skills. Familiarity with CRM systems, scientific literature databases, and regulatory guidelines is essential, along with certifications in relevant clinical areas being advantageous. Exceptional interpersonal communication, relationship-building, and critical thinking skills help you effectively engage with healthcare professionals and translate scientific data. These abilities are crucial for driving scientific exchange, supporting clinical research, and building trust between pharmaceutical companies and the medical community.

What does a clinical science liaison do?

A clinical science liaison (CSL) is a scientific expert who communicates complex medical and scientific information about a company's products to healthcare professionals. They support clinical research, provide education on new therapies, and gather feedback from clinicians to inform product development. CSLs often have a background in healthcare or life sciences and may require relevant certifications or advanced degrees.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Science Liaison job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,111 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison- Oncology & Rare Disease

Openwork

Manhattan, NY โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to provide medical and scientific support.

  • Provide evidence-based data, treatment guidelines, and scientific information to healthcare professionals, clinical trial staff, and payors.

  • Support clinical trial activities, including recruitment, site outreach, and communicating feedback to relevant teams.


Job description

Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison Oncology & Rare Disease
AZ, UT, NV
As the Medical Science Liaison/Senior MSL, this individual will be part of the field-based medical team, reporting to the Director of Medical Science Liaisons. The rare disease/oncology focused MSL/Sr. MSL develops on-going professional relationships with national and regional healthcare opinion leaders and other healthcare professionals in the hospital, institutional or clinical setting to provide medical and scientific support for company initiatives.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and engage with top hospital-based clinicians and researchers to understand scientific needs and gather insights that support company strategies.
  • Clinical Support: The MSL provides crucial, evidence-based data, and shares up-to-date treatment guidelines with hospital staff.
  • Develop and maintain scientific, clinical, and technical expertise in the rare disease and uro-oncology portfolio through ongoing training and self-education, including attendance at relevant conferences, scientific workshops, and review of key publications and resources.
  • Build territory plans for assigned geographies to include strategies and tactics for engagement with HCPs/key opinion leaders (KOLs) at their respective institutions and medical congresses.
  • Support clinical trial execution including recruitment and site outreach as requested and communicate feedback to the Clinical Operations and Clinical Development teams. Work collaboratively with Clinical Operations and Clinical Development teams as requested.
  • Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutional leaders, medical groups, and consortia.
  • Provide scientific evidence and clinical trial information to healthcare professionals, clinical trial staff, and payors in a clear, scientifically accurate, and balanced manner.
  • Increase awareness in the medical community of the company and enhance company interaction with thought leaders.
  • Assist in training of new hire MSLs and, as appropriate. This will include assisting in design and implementation of effective training curricula and field resources that will promote the companys reputation as a patient-oriented and science-driven organization; a reliable source of balanced medical information; and a partner in education and research with health care providers (HCPs) engaged in treating patients with rare and oncologic diseases.
  • Support the development and implementation of advisory boards and other scientific meetings. Present scientific data at these forums as requested.
  • Monitor the competitive landscape for specific therapeutic areas of interest to the company including current disease management strategies, approved products, new/emerging therapies, and differentiating features of approved/emerging competitor products. Contribute to CI plan for medical congresses. Communicate insights back to the company in an effective manner, especially those that may pertain to ongoing and planned clinical trials.
  • Execute MSL activities with adherence to all related policies and standard operating procedures, and with regulatory and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Address unsolicited medical questions related to clinical trials, Investigator Initiated Research Studies, and other scientific exchange.

Qualifications
  • Advanced clinical/science degree or professional credentials required (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, RN).
  • 5+ years of experience in the biotech, start up or pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs, with 3+ years MSL experience and working with internal cross-functional teams.
  • Oncology and rare disease experience are preferred.
  • Must have experience in a hospital, institutional or clinical/pharmacy setting.
  • Drive for personal excellence and accountability; set these expectations for the field team and promote the same for Medical Affairs colleagues.
  • Business/enterprise mindset.
  • Possess creative problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational and business planning skills, including development of strategic plans and budgets, and adherence to targets.
  • Ability to interact and communicate openly and effectively with Management, team members, HCPs/TLs, nurse coordinators and other clinical trial site staff, and payors. Experience conducting formal scientific presentations.
  • Strong analytical skills, especially regarding understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature are essential.
  • Adept, nimble, energetic, and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
  • Capable of, and motivated by, taking a hands-on approach and "rolling up one's sleeves."
  • Extensive travel (up to approx. 60%, US and international) with possible weekend congress obligations; Must be willing to travel to clinical trial sites, vendors as applicable, and New York City office as needed.

Base salary range: $185,000 - $230,000 per year. This is the anticipated salary range for fully qualified candidates. The final salary offered will be dependent on several factors that include and are not limited to relevant previous experience, job responsibilities and duration of experience, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.
Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison Oncology & Rare Disease
AZ, UT, NV
As the Medical Science Liaison/Senior MSL, this individual will be part of the field-based medical team, reporting to the Director of Medical Science Liaisons. The rare disease/oncology focused MSL/Sr. MSL develops on-going professional relationships with national and regional healthcare opinion leaders and other healthcare professionals in the hospital, institutional or clinical setting to provide medical and scientific support for company initiatives.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and engage with top hospital-based clinicians and researchers to understand scientific needs and gather insights that support company strategies.
  • Clinical Support: The MSL provides crucial, evidence-based data, and shares up-to-date treatment guidelines with hospital staff.
  • Develop and maintain scientific, clinical, and technical expertise in the rare disease and uro-oncology portfolio through ongoing training and self-education, including attendance at relevant conferences, scientific workshops, and review of key publications and resources.
  • Build territory plans for assigned geographies to include strategies and tactics for engagement with HCPs/key opinion leaders (KOLs) at their respective institutions and medical congresses.
  • Support clinical trial execution including recruitment and site outreach as requested and communicate feedback to the Clinical Operations and Clinical Development teams. Work collaboratively with Clinical Operations and Clinical Development teams as requested.
  • Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutional leaders, medical groups, and consortia.
  • Provide scientific evidence and clinical trial information to healthcare professionals, clinical trial staff, and payors in a clear, scientifically accurate, and balanced manner.
  • Increase awareness in the medical community of the company and enhance company interaction with thought leaders.
  • Assist in training of new hire MSLs and, as appropriate. This will include assisting in design and implementation of effective training curricula and field resources that will promote the companys reputation as a patient-oriented and science-driven organization; a reliable source of balanced medical information; and a partner in education and research with health care providers (HCPs) engaged in treating patients with rare and oncologic diseases.
  • Support the development and implementation of advisory boards and other scientific meetings. Present scientific data at these forums as requested.
  • Monitor the competitive landscape for specific therapeutic areas of interest to the company including current disease management strategies, approved products, new/emerging therapies, and differentiating features of approved/emerging competitor products. Contribute to CI plan for medical congresses. Communicate insights back to the company in an effective manner, especially those that may pertain to ongoing and planned clinical trials.
  • Execute MSL activities with adherence to all related policies and standard operating procedures, and with regulatory and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Address unsolicited medical questions related to clinical trials, Investigator Initiated Research Studies, and other scientific exchange.

Qualifications
  • Advanced clinical/science degree or professional credentials required (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, RN).
  • 5+ years of experience in the biotech, start up or pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs, with 3+ years MSL experience and working with internal cross-functional teams.
  • Oncology and rare disease experience are required
  • Must have experience in a hospital, institutional or clinical/pharmacy setting.
  • Drive for personal excellence and accountability; set these expectations for the field team and promote the same for Medical Affairs colleagues.
  • Business/enterprise mindset.
  • Possess creative problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational and business planning skills, including development of strategic plans and budgets, and adherence to targets.
  • Ability to interact and communicate openly and effectively with Management, team members, HCPs/TLs, nurse coordinators and other clinical trial site staff, and payors. Experience conducting formal scientific presentations.
  • Strong analytical skills, especially regarding understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature are essential.
  • Adept, nimble, energetic, and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
  • Capable of, and motivated by, taking a hands-on approach and "rolling up one's sleeves."
  • Extensive travel (up to approx. 60%, US and international) with possible weekend congress obligations; Must be willing to travel to clinical trial sites, vendors as applicable, and New York City office as needed.

Base salary range: $185,000 - $220,000 per year. This is the anticipated salary range for fully qualified candidates. The final salary offered will be dependent on several factors that include and are not limited to relevant previous experience, job responsibilities and duration of experience, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.

Company Description

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