Medical Science Liaison Jobs in Maryland
Medical Science Liaison jobs in Maryland concentrate in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty medical device sectors, with one of the most active hiring markets on the East Coast driven by the state's dense cluster of life sciences companies and proximity to federal health agencies. The heaviest hiring runs from Baltimore and Rockville to the Gaithersburg corridor, where established employers such as AstraZeneca, GST, and Johns Hopkins Medicine maintain significant operations. Oncology, rare disease, and immunology are consistently the most in-demand therapeutic areas for medical science liaisons in Maryland. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Founded in 1946, Fidia is an Italian multinational pharmaceutical company, with R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales capabilities, and an extensive product portfolio, mainly based on Hyaluronic Acid, in strategic therapeutic areas such as Joint care, Eye care, Skin care, Specialty care, Health&Wellness care. Headquartered in Abano Terme (PD), Fidia extends its global reach through local partners and distributors in 120+ countries worldwide, as well as with wholly owned subsidiaries.
Fidia Pharma USA Inc. (Fidia) is looking for an experienced Medical Science liaison (MSL), based in the Mid-Atlantic USA region to join our growing Medical Affairs team. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be a field-based professional with scientific, clinical and therapeutic area of expertise, responsible for providing medical and scientific support for Fidia products and Medical Affairs activities. The MSL will be responsible to engage in accurate scientific exchange with external and internal stakeholders, consistent with Medical Affairs objectives.
Major Areas of Responsibility and Objectives:
· Develop and foster peer-level, professional scientific relationships with medical, scientific, and key therapeutic experts, including but not limited to Healthcare Professionals (Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, PA’s, etc.), clinical and academic researchers, Managed Markets Customers, Payors, formulary groups consistent with Medical Affairs objectives.
· Provide actionable information that enhances the value and appropriate use of Fidia products
· Serve as a primary field Medical Affairs contact in order to provide accurate and appropriate clinical/scientific information exchanges about Fidia products.
· Provide clinical support and deliver data presentations regionally and nationally at Fidia sponsored meetings and seminars
· Identify opportunities and conduct formal presentations to essential groups as requested by medical and technical healthcare professionals, including key accounts, hospital therapeutic committee members, along with presentations of pharmacoeconomic data in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, regulatory guidelines and ethical standards.
· Identify and accurately present Investigator Initiated Study proposals for internal Fidia review and support consideration.
· Provide timely responses to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of Fidia products and services
· Identify study investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives
· Participate in as well as lead scientific advisory boards and provide advisory board content development support
· Provide Medical Affairs booth support at National and Regional level conferences and congress meetings.
· Develop medical/clinical/scientific education and product specific materials such as slide kits, monographs, etc.
· Adhere to internal standard processes and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements
Internal Contacts/Customers and External:
· Internal Contacts:
Medical Affairs; Commercial/Sales; Marketing; Managed Care/Market Access;
· External Contacts:
Health Care Professionals (Physicians/Surgeons, Physician’s Assistants, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, etc.); Managed Markets Customers; Payors; Formulary Groups; Clinical investigators and Researchers; Professional Associations / Societies
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Knowledge of key targets, customer segments, and market dynamics
· Excellent presentation skills with demonstrated ability in presenting clinical and scientific data in various settings
· Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
· Excellent project management ability
· Proven success with strategic and operational achievements
· Project management experience within a team environment
· Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate others
· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Collaborative personality.
· Strong leadership capabilities
· Thorough knowledge of Regulatory environment
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Self-directed
· Ability to travel domestically required: ≥ 60% (overnights will be required)
Education and Experience:
· Advanced scientific or clinical degree required - (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, ANP/FNP, PA, etc.) or equivalent. Prior experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree(s)
· Minimum of 1-2 year’s or MSL experience (relevant Medical Affairs experience may be considered). Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Advanced Wound Care, Dermatology, Orthobiologics, Medical Devices experience/background STRONGLY PREFERRED.
· Established track record of basic or clinical research conduct, interpretation, and presentation
· Experience identifying, engaging, interacting with key opinion leaders/subject matter experts
Physical Demands:
List those demands that are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; Example: “The employee is routinely required to lift 25 lbs.”, “The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.”
This position requires the employee to routinely use a computer and telephone. Employee will also be required to travel by plane and automobile for business purposes.
Work Environment:
List those characteristics that are representative of the on-the-job environment; Example: “The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate”, “The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles”; regular travel via car and plane
Fidia Pharma USA Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
Location: (MUST HAVE EASY ACCESS TO MAJOR AIRPORT)
MARYLAND; VIRGINIA; WASHINGTON D.C.;
North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill;
Georgia: Atlanta
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical science liaison jobs across Maryland.
- Advanced scientific degree such as PhD, PharmD, or MD in a life sciences field
- Minimum two to three years of clinical, research, or pharmaceutical industry experience
- Deep therapeutic area knowledge in oncology, immunology, or rare disease
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex clinical data to healthcare professionals
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within a defined Maryland territory
- Proficiency with CRM systems and medical affairs compliance frameworks such as OIG guidelines
Medical Science Liaison Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical science liaison in Maryland?
Most Maryland employers require an advanced degree in a life sciences discipline, typically a PhD, PharmD, or MD, along with direct clinical or research experience in a relevant therapeutic area. Maryland does not require a state-issued license specifically for medical science liaisons, so the path runs through education and industry experience. Candidates transitioning from clinical research, pharmacovigilance, or hospital-based clinical roles at institutions like the University of Maryland Medical System or NIH-affiliated centers are well positioned.
How much do medical science liaisons make in Maryland?
Medical science liaisons in Maryland earn a median of about $94,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,800 for the lowest 10% to over $130,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire medical science liaisons in Maryland?
Companies currently hiring medical science liaisons in Maryland include Amgen, サイネオス・ヘルス, and Syneos Health Commercial Solutions, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's concentration of biopharmaceutical headquarters and federal health institutions in the Baltimore-Washington corridor makes it a consistent source of ongoing medical affairs hiring.
Which Maryland cities have the most medical science liaison jobs?
Baltimore and Maryland account for the largest share of medical science liaison openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors the market through its academic medical centers and biotech firms, while Rockville and Gaithersburg draw heavily from the pharmaceutical and federal health agency cluster along the I-270 technology corridor, which includes several large company regional offices.
Are there remote medical science liaison jobs in Maryland?
Yes, though field-based territory coverage remains the dominant model. About 75% of medical science liaison openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's mix of in-person scientific exchange with physicians and back-office medical affairs work. Medical writing, training, and internal scientific review duties are the parts of the role most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a medical science liaison in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is transitioning from a clinical research coordinator, postdoctoral fellowship, or hospital-based pharmacist role into a junior or associate medical science liaison position. Large Maryland employers in the Rockville and Gaithersburg corridor, as well as academic medical institutions affiliated with the University of Maryland or Johns Hopkins, occasionally run medical affairs associate programs designed for candidates without direct field experience. Building a record of peer-reviewed publication or clinical data presentation strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your therapeutic area and experience level, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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