Medical Science Liaison Jobs in California
Medical Science Liaison jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in oncology, immunology, and rare disease across the biotech-dense corridors of San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles. California's depth of pharmaceutical headquarters, academic medical centers, and biotechnology companies sustains demand at every level from entry-level associate MSL through senior and regional director positions. Major employers with a lasting California presence include Genentech, Gilead Sciences, and Johnson & Johnson. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will apply his/her background in transplant patient care and use of laboratory tests in patient management to educate physicians and transplant coordinators about the clinical value of the AlloSure® test as non-invasive methods to monitor transplant recipients for organ rejection. The MSL will be familiar with current best practices of post-transplant patient management, and will explain how these diagnostic tests are useful in patient care. Excellent communication skills are essential for the MSL who will operate from a remote home based office in the California area. Significant travel is required to visit transplant clinics affiliated with teaching hospitals located in the region.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate and reinforce the clinical utility of the AlloSure test
- Develop strong and productive working relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the field of transplantation
- Help analyze, interpret, and clarify the AlloSure test results in conjunction with other clinical data
- Provide on-site clinical support at transplant centers through oral presentations, test result data reviews and interactive resolution of clinician queries
- Function as the primary clinical resource for the Transplant Account Manager (TAM) team to support product adoption and expanded use of CareDx products
- Assist new product development teams in defining unmet needs, product performance requirements, and launch plans
- Provide clinical support for Customer Service inquiries and complaints
- Participate in Medical Advisory Board meetings with KOLs
- Participate in Clinical Workshop meetings with KOLs
- Support company initiatives at clinical and scientific meetings
- Function as a clinical liaison and resource to payer and insurance groups
- Support Clinical Operations as needs with field support at transplant centers participating in CareDx sponsored trials
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be located in either the Bay Area or Greater Los Angeles
- Health care professionals with relevant clinical sciences knowledge in (kidney preferred) organ transplantation will be considered: such as PharmD, PhD, or MD.
- Prior experience in MSL role highly preferred and/or the introduction of new clinical laboratory tests preferred
- Outstanding oral presentation skills with a portfolio to support
- Publication Portfolio
- Ability to explain how AlloSure scores can be used and added to the milieu of other available clinical data, interpret clinical scenarios, and communicate diagnostic and management issues in transplant recipients
- Experience in establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with clinicians
- Experience in establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholder functions (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, R&D) and external customers
- Knowledge of molecular biology and immunology helpful
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and collaborative work style
- Need for professional licensure to be in good standing if applicable
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients.
Our competitive Total Rewards package for US Employees includes:
- Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
- Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program
- 401(k) savings plan match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- And more!
In addition, we have a Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.
With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, it's an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. Join us in partnering with transplant patients to transform our future together.
CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
By proceeding with our application and submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our U.S. Personnel Privacy Notice and consent to receive email communication from CareDx.
We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Certain jurisdictions require notice of how we use and protect your personal information. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy
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INTRODUCTION
CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will apply his/her background in transplant patient care and use of laboratory tests in patient management to educate physicians and transplant coordinators about the clinical value of the AlloSure® test as non-invasive methods to monitor transplant recipients for organ rejection. The MSL will be familiar with current best practices of post-transplant patient management, and will explain how these diagnostic tests are useful in patient care. Excellent communication skills are essential for the MSL who will operate from a remote home based office in the California area. Significant travel is required to visit transplant clinics affiliated with teaching hospitals located in the region.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate and reinforce the clinical utility of the AlloSure test
- Develop strong and productive working relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the field of transplantation
- Help analyze, interpret, and clarify the AlloSure test results in conjunction with other clinical data
- Provide on-site clinical support at transplant centers through oral presentations, test result data reviews and interactive resolution of clinician queries
- Function as the primary clinical resource for the Transplant Account Manager (TAM) team to support product adoption and expanded use of CareDx products
- Assist new product development teams in defining unmet needs, product performance requirements, and launch plans
- Provide clinical support for Customer Service inquiries and complaints
- Participate in Medical Advisory Board meetings with KOLs
- Participate in Clinical Workshop meetings with KOLs
- Support company initiatives at clinical and scientific meetings
- Function as a clinical liaison and resource to payer and insurance groups
- Support Clinical Operations as needs with field support at transplant centers participating in CareDx sponsored trials
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be located in either the Bay Area or Greater Los Angeles
- Health care professionals with relevant clinical sciences knowledge in (kidney preferred) organ transplantation will be considered: such as PharmD, PhD, or MD.
- Prior experience in MSL role highly preferred and/or the introduction of new clinical laboratory tests preferred
- Outstanding oral presentation skills with a portfolio to support
- Publication Portfolio
- Ability to explain how AlloSure scores can be used and added to the milieu of other available clinical data, interpret clinical scenarios, and communicate diagnostic and management issues in transplant recipients
- Experience in establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with clinicians
- Experience in establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholder functions (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, R&D) and external customers
- Knowledge of molecular biology and immunology helpful
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and collaborative work style
- Need for professional licensure to be in good standing if applicable
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients.
Our competitive Total Rewards package for US Employees includes:
- Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
- Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program
- 401(k) savings plan match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- And more!
In addition, we have a Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.
With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, it's an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. Join us in partnering with transplant patients to transform our future together.
CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
By proceeding with our application and submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our U.S. Personnel Privacy Notice and consent to receive email communication from CareDx.
We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Certain jurisdictions require notice of how we use and protect your personal information. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy
#LI-Remote
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Medical Science Liaison Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Juno Therapeutics3
- Bayer2
- EVERSANA2
- Astellas1
- BioNTech1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals14
- Science & Research6
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Agriculture & Farming2
- Consumer Goods2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical science liaison jobs across California.
- Advanced degree required: PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent in a life sciences field
- Minimum two to five years of clinical, research, or pharmaceutical industry experience
- Deep scientific expertise in a therapeutic area such as oncology, immunology, or rare disease
- Proven ability to engage key opinion leaders and scientific stakeholders at a peer level
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex clinical data
- Willingness to travel extensively within a defined California or regional territory
Medical Science Liaison Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical science liaison in California?
The most direct path is completing a doctoral-level degree in pharmacy, medicine, or a life science discipline, then gaining clinical or research experience in a relevant therapeutic area. California does not require a state-issued license specific to the medical science liaison role itself, though PharmDs who counsel patients must hold an active California Board of Pharmacy license. Most California employers prioritize therapeutic area expertise, so publishing research, presenting at scientific conferences, or completing a fellowship with a California biotech or pharma company builds the credentials that open doors.
How much do medical science liaisons make in California?
Medical science liaisons in California earn a median of about $137,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,810 for the lowest 10% to over $178,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire medical science liaisons in California?
Employers hiring medical science liaisons in California right now include Juno Therapeutics, Bayer, and EVERSANA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of biotech headquarters and academic medical centers means hiring is particularly active in oncology and immunology across the Bay Area and San Diego.
Which California cities have the most medical science liaison jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield have the most medical science liaison openings in California. The Bay Area leads because it is home to Genentech, Gilead Sciences, and dozens of mid-size biotechs, while San Diego's density of life sciences companies and research institutions drives demand there, and Los Angeles pulls volume through its large academic medical centers and regional pharmaceutical offices.
Are there remote medical science liaison jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Medical science liaison work is relationship-driven and requires regular in-person engagement with physicians, researchers, and key opinion leaders, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 39% of medical science liaison openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate the remote flexibility on administrative duties like medical information requests and internal reporting rather than field engagement.
How can I get hired as a medical science liaison in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a medical science liaison fellowship, several of which are offered by California-based companies including Genentech and Gilead Sciences and are designed for doctoral-level candidates without prior industry experience. Alternatively, moving laterally from a clinical pharmacist, postdoctoral researcher, or clinical research associate role into an associate MSL or medical affairs coordinator position is common at large California biotech and specialty pharma employers. Building a publication record or presenting at California academic medical conferences strengthens a candidacy considerably at this stage.
Where can I find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in California?
You can find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find the roles that fit your therapeutic area expertise and experience level and apply directly.
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