Medical Science Liaison Jobs in Ohio
Medical science liaison jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with demand concentrated in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sectors and openings at every level from newly credentialed MSLs through senior and regional principal roles. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the market, where employers such as Cardinal Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Eli Lilly's Ohio-based field teams maintain a steady presence. Oncology, rare disease, and neuroscience are the most sought-after therapeutic areas across Ohio listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Cleveland 44114, Ohio, United States
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 4815
Role Description
Your Role:
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a medical and scientific expert in Dermatology, engaging in high‑quality scientific exchange with healthcare decision‑makers to share evidence‑based data, advance the scientific platform, and collect insights in alignment with LEO’s strategic goals and objectives. The MSL is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, institutions, and other stakeholders within the scientific community by providing appropriate, high‑level scientific support across research initiatives, publications, education, consulting engagements, and other Medical Affairs and R&D activities.
This is a field-based role, covering Great Lakes (Detroit, Cleveland)
Your Responsibilities:
- Serve as a field‑based scientific and clinical resource, functioning as a customer‑facing extension of LEO Pharma North America Medical Affairs.
- Plan, engage, and build strong working relationships with academic and community‑based KOLs and investigators to support scientific exchange and scientific objectives.
- Develop a solid understanding of territory‑specific healthcare systems, clinical practices, patient care pathways, disease management, treatment protocols, and research interests.
- Provide educational and technical information, including responding to unsolicited medical and drug information inquiries.
- Ensure stakeholders receive accurate and compliant education on disease states, emerging scientific data, population health trends, and patient care challenges.
- Provide medical support at advisory boards and document field‑generated scientific insights, sharing them with the appropriate internal teams.
- Support unsolicited research requests, facilitate communication between investigators and internal stakeholders, and identify potential investigators for LEO‑sponsored research.
- Attend relevant national and local medical congresses to gather insights, strengthen relationships, and maintain competitive intelligence.
- Deliver cross‑functional training on scientific and medical topics as requested, including speaker bureau or sales training support.
- Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in the therapeutic area.
- Assist in identifying and developing scientific materials needed to support effective scientific exchange.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs colleagues to provide scientific support and communicate scientific insights across the organization.
- Work closely and compliantly with cross‑functional field‑based and Commercial personnel to understand evolving customer needs and provide appropriate scientific support.
Your Qualifications:
- Terminal degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP); other degree considered with strong relevant clinical experience (e.g., PA-C, or equivalent).
- Prior experience in Field Medical, Medical Affairs, or Clinical R&D.
- Strong knowledge of Dermatology or Immunology and clinical research, clinical practice experience preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately ~70% of the time, and must reside within 45 minutes of a major U.S. airport.
- Understanding of the current pharmaceutical environment and applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to develop and execute a territory clinical plan, with strong ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build productive professional relationships.
- Strong presentation skills and highly adaptive, agile, and able to navigate evolving conditions.
- Broad Medical Affairs and industry perspective to support NAMA strategy and proactive in identifying resources and opportunities that align with NAMA goals.
You bring a strong scientific curiosity and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to build credibility and lasting relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. You are an effective communicator and presenter, adaptable in a dynamic environment, and proactive in identifying opportunities to support broader Medical Affairs strategy while maintaining the highest standards of compliance.
Your New Team:
You will join a collaborative and solutions‑oriented U.S. Field Medical team that partners closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Rare Disease leadership. Together, we elevate contracting excellence, support strategic business decisions, and ensure LEO Pharma operates with integrity, clarity, and efficiency.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position is $185,000 - $215,000 per year. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the LEO Pharma range for this position. Salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.
For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.
- the LEO Pharma Inc. website and Halogen Talent Acquisition, powered by Jobvite
- via email to/from addresses using only the LEO Pharma domain of "@leo-pharma.com"
- screening and interaction by telephone and through the Microsoft Teams platform.
- LEO Pharma does not use Google Hangouts, Zoom or any other platform for any recruitment-related activities.
- Disregard any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with LEO Pharma via any other means and/or using email addresses with any other domain.
- LEO Pharma will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with the company.
Report a concern: Whistleblower hotline | LEO Pharma
Application deadline:
Location: Cleveland 44114, Ohio, United States
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 4815
Role Description
Your Role:
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a medical and scientific expert in Dermatology, engaging in high‑quality scientific exchange with healthcare decision‑makers to share evidence‑based data, advance the scientific platform, and collect insights in alignment with LEO’s strategic goals and objectives. The MSL is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, institutions, and other stakeholders within the scientific community by providing appropriate, high‑level scientific support across research initiatives, publications, education, consulting engagements, and other Medical Affairs and R&D activities.
This is a field-based role, covering Great Lakes (Detroit, Cleveland)
Your Responsibilities:
- Serve as a field‑based scientific and clinical resource, functioning as a customer‑facing extension of LEO Pharma North America Medical Affairs.
- Plan, engage, and build strong working relationships with academic and community‑based KOLs and investigators to support scientific exchange and scientific objectives.
- Develop a solid understanding of territory‑specific healthcare systems, clinical practices, patient care pathways, disease management, treatment protocols, and research interests.
- Provide educational and technical information, including responding to unsolicited medical and drug information inquiries.
- Ensure stakeholders receive accurate and compliant education on disease states, emerging scientific data, population health trends, and patient care challenges.
- Provide medical support at advisory boards and document field‑generated scientific insights, sharing them with the appropriate internal teams.
- Support unsolicited research requests, facilitate communication between investigators and internal stakeholders, and identify potential investigators for LEO‑sponsored research.
- Attend relevant national and local medical congresses to gather insights, strengthen relationships, and maintain competitive intelligence.
- Deliver cross‑functional training on scientific and medical topics as requested, including speaker bureau or sales training support.
- Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in the therapeutic area.
- Assist in identifying and developing scientific materials needed to support effective scientific exchange.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs colleagues to provide scientific support and communicate scientific insights across the organization.
- Work closely and compliantly with cross‑functional field‑based and Commercial personnel to understand evolving customer needs and provide appropriate scientific support.
Your Qualifications:
- Terminal degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP); other degree considered with strong relevant clinical experience (e.g., PA-C, or equivalent).
- Prior experience in Field Medical, Medical Affairs, or Clinical R&D.
- Strong knowledge of Dermatology or Immunology and clinical research, clinical practice experience preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately ~70% of the time, and must reside within 45 minutes of a major U.S. airport.
- Understanding of the current pharmaceutical environment and applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to develop and execute a territory clinical plan, with strong ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build productive professional relationships.
- Strong presentation skills and highly adaptive, agile, and able to navigate evolving conditions.
- Broad Medical Affairs and industry perspective to support NAMA strategy and proactive in identifying resources and opportunities that align with NAMA goals.
You bring a strong scientific curiosity and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to build credibility and lasting relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. You are an effective communicator and presenter, adaptable in a dynamic environment, and proactive in identifying opportunities to support broader Medical Affairs strategy while maintaining the highest standards of compliance.
Your New Team:
You will join a collaborative and solutions‑oriented U.S. Field Medical team that partners closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Rare Disease leadership. Together, we elevate contracting excellence, support strategic business decisions, and ensure LEO Pharma operates with integrity, clarity, and efficiency.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position is $185,000 - $215,000 per year. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the LEO Pharma range for this position. Salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.
For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.
- the LEO Pharma Inc. website and Halogen Talent Acquisition, powered by Jobvite
- via email to/from addresses using only the LEO Pharma domain of "@leo-pharma.com"
- screening and interaction by telephone and through the Microsoft Teams platform.
- LEO Pharma does not use Google Hangouts, Zoom or any other platform for any recruitment-related activities.
- Disregard any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with LEO Pharma via any other means and/or using email addresses with any other domain.
- LEO Pharma will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with the company.
Report a concern: Whistleblower hotline | LEO Pharma
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical science liaison jobs across Ohio.
- Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or medicine required by most Ohio employers
- Minimum two years clinical, research, or industry experience in a relevant therapeutic area
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex clinical data to healthcare professionals
- Established relationships with key opinion leaders or academic medical centers in Ohio preferred
- Willingness to travel extensively across an assigned Ohio or Midwest territory
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and medical literature review tools expected
Medical Science Liaison Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical science liaison in Ohio?
Medical science liaison roles in Ohio do not require a state-issued license, but most employers expect an advanced degree such as a PharmD, MD, PhD, or master's in a life science field. Ohio hiring managers also look for clinical or research experience that demonstrates scientific credibility. Building familiarity with Ohio academic medical centers such as the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, or University of Cincinnati Health gives candidates a concrete edge when pursuing field-based roles.
How much do medical science liaisons make in Ohio?
Medical science liaisons in Ohio earn a median of about $100,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,860 for the lowest 10% to over $108,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire medical science liaisons in Ohio?
Employers hiring medical science liaisons in Ohio right now include Amgen, Medpace, and LEO Pharma, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, large health systems, and medical device companies means consistent openings across both field-based and regionally managed positions throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most medical science liaison jobs?
Cleveland and Cincinnati have the most medical science liaison openings in Ohio. Columbus draws volume because of Cardinal Health's headquarters and the presence of major academic research institutions, while Cleveland and Cincinnati generate openings through their dense networks of health systems, oncology centers, and life sciences firms that attract pharmaceutical field teams covering the Midwest region.
Are there remote medical science liaison jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, since medical science liaisons spend the majority of their time in the field meeting physicians and researchers rather than at a fixed site. About 0% of medical science liaison openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how common home-based field structures are in this role. Medical writing, data analysis, and congress preparation activities are the parts of the job most often performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a medical science liaison in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is transitioning from a clinical or research background into a junior MSL or medical affairs associate role. Large Ohio employers and health systems often consider candidates moving from pharmacist, clinical research coordinator, or postdoctoral researcher positions. Pursuing a fellowship specifically designed for aspiring MSLs, several of which are affiliated with Ohio academic institutions, provides structured mentorship and field exposure. Earning a relevant advanced degree and building a portfolio of scientific presentations strengthens any application from a candidate without direct MSL experience.
Where can I find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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