Medical Science Liaison Jobs in Pennsylvania
Medical Science Liaison jobs in Pennsylvania are highly active, concentrated in oncology, rare disease, immunology, and neuroscience, and range from associate MSL roles through senior and principal-level positions across a market anchored by major life sciences and academic medical activity. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and King of Prussia are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like Johnson & Johnson, GSK, and AstraZeneca maintain significant Pennsylvania operations and field-based teams. Clinical depth in therapeutic area specialization and established relationships with key opinion leaders at institutions like Penn Medicine and UPMC are the credentials that move candidates to the top of shortlists. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At EVERSANA, we are proud to be a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 6,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!
Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.
Job Description
The EVERSANA Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison functions as a highly trained, field-based, scientific expert in ophthalmology, particularly retinal disease, who engages health care professionals and leaders in clinical, scientific, value-based care and research-based peer to peer scientific exchange around our client’s product.
Following regulatory and corporate guidelines, they will facilitate and build scientific relationships and collaborations with scientific communities. This position interacts with local, regional, and national Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and health care practitioners (HCPs), as well as professional societies and organizations. The MSL will need to be fully engaged with pertinent professional societies, as well as other value-based institutions and associations including ophthalmology and optometry clinics and retinal specialists that are involved with the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The MSL will be the field based scientific expert regarding our client’s product.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Function as the primary medical point of contact in geographic area.
- Maintain clinical and scientific expertise in ophthalmology with specific focus in standards of care related to the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), commonly known as wet AMD.
- Engage in well informed, compliant, robust, and accurate scientific peer exchange around the treatment of wet AMD, and the science our client’s product.
- Engage in medical & scientific exchange with the medical/scientific community including advisory boards.
- Conduct pre-launch KOL profiling efforts to enhance depth of product/disease/scientific knowledge. Facilitate top account/institution profiling efforts to enhance understanding of patient care pathways, including treatment protocol development and novel therapies.
- Develop and track Strategic KOL engagement plans - identify, develop, and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with KOLs within assigned region.
- Support health systems, population health leaders, and medical quality professionals by offering clinical, public health, medical quality, and other scientific information to help guide medical decisions
- Deliver clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare providers, health systems, and medical group leadership, as well as community/advocacy groups.
- Build relationships and assist in the development of key opinion leaders.
- Build relationships with key decision makers in health systems, medical groups, healthcare provider offices, state departments of public health, advocacy organizations, and national/regional professional societies.
- Provide insight into market trends and clinical intelligence.
- Collaborates with the Medical Affairs leadership in the development of key opinion leaders.
- Collaborate with clients and thought leaders on a national, regional, and local level to develop clinical insights that support medical research associated with new and existing products.
- Supports implementation team as needed.
- Identify, attend and report on local/regional educational events such as national symposia and scientific/clinical meetings and CME events.
- Manage time and travel expense budget for scientific exchange and clinical education activities within dedicated regions.
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as effective presentation skills
- Ability to work well independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality work.
- Strong verbal and written communication; public speaking skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
- Responsible for all clinical program requests and for unsolicited requests for information.
- May collaborate with R&D Team to support sites and investigators participating in the company-sponsored clinical trials.
- Work collaboratively and compliantly with commercial colleagues to assure product strategic imperatives are represented cross functionally in account engagement.
- Respond to and document unsolicited requests for information on clinical initiatives.
- May serve as a resource for investigator-initiated trial (IIT) proposals.
- Provide internal teams with feedback and insights from interactions with KOLs.
- Represent our client at medical meetings through Medical Affairs Scientific Booth coverage and other related activities.
- Attend congresses as appropriate and develop meaningful internal reports of the congresses covered.
- Adhere to corporate SOPs and ensure vigilant compliance with relevant legal and regulatory guidelines governing scientific interactions with physicians and healthcare professionals across all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information.
- Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence in the management of assigned territory while also contributing to the success of colleagues and the MSL team.
- Willingness to contribute to the achievement of organizational goals beyond the borders of a geographic territory.
- Be solidly versed in the clinical data such that the full range of innovative science, clinical, outcome, economic and value aspects of our client’s products can be appreciated by the healthcare practitioner, formulary member or payer.
- Provide medical support, clinical input, and/or training for internal teams as requested.
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Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- An advanced degree (e.g., OD, PharmD, PhD, MD, MSN, DNP, or NP/PA) is required.
- MSL: A minimum of 2 years previous MSL experience necessary with a minimum of 1 year in ophthalmology with working knowledge of retinal disorders.
- Sr. MSL: A minimum of 5 years of pharma experience and 3 years of rare disease, ophthalmology experience.
- Prior product launch experience desired.
- Exhibits the highest level of scientific, business, and clinical acumen with excellent communication and networking skills.
- The ability to interpret and present scientific data to engage KOLs.
- Working knowledge of standards of care for prostate cancer required.
- Previous experience sharing scientific content with payer systems is highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of Ophthalmology screening and wellness programs is strongly desired.
- Ability to present complex scientific and value and evidence data to payors and/or formulary committees is required.
- Working knowledge of institutions and clinics in selected geographies is expected.
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
- Ability to travel frequently (70%) with overnight stays (e.g., KOL meetings, site locations, internal meetings, medical meetings and congresses, training).
Additional Information
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical science liaison jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD, or PhD) in a life sciences discipline required
- Minimum two to three years of clinical, research, or industry experience in a relevant therapeutic area
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and academic clinicians
- Strong scientific communication skills for presenting complex data to medical audiences
- Willingness to travel extensively within an assigned Pennsylvania or multi-state territory
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and medical affairs reporting tools used in field roles
Medical Science Liaison Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical science liaison in Pennsylvania?
The path to becoming a medical science liaison in Pennsylvania begins with an advanced scientific or clinical degree, most commonly a PharmD, MD, or PhD in a life sciences field. Pennsylvania does not require a separate state license specific to the MSL role, but candidates with active Pennsylvania clinical licensure in pharmacy or medicine gain a notable edge. Most employers expect direct therapeutic area experience gained through postdoctoral work, clinical practice, or pharmaceutical research before hiring at the field level.
How much do medical science liaisons make in Pennsylvania?
Medical science liaisons in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $94,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,790 for the lowest 10% to over $121,120 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire medical science liaisons in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring medical science liaisons in Pennsylvania right now include CSL, EVERSANA, and サイネオス・ヘルス, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's dense concentration of major pharma headquarters, specialty biotech firms, and large academic health systems makes it one of the more consistent states for ongoing MSL recruitment across multiple therapeutic areas.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most medical science liaison jobs?
The Pennsylvania cities with the most medical science liaison openings are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Pennsylvania. Philadelphia dominates because of its proximity to major pharma headquarters, world-class academic medical centers like Penn Medicine and Jefferson Health, and a deep pool of key opinion leaders. Pittsburgh's strength at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Health System drives demand there, while King of Prussia attracts field-based roles from the corporate campuses clustered in Montgomery County.
Are there remote medical science liaison jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based roles because the MSL position is fundamentally field-based and relationship-driven, requiring regular in-person engagement with physicians and researchers. About 57% of medical science liaison openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to concentrate in medical writing, medical affairs strategy, or scientific training functions rather than traditional field MSL territory assignments.
How can I get hired as a medical science liaison in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a postdoctoral fellowship or a medical affairs associate program at a large Pennsylvania-based employer, several of which run structured rotational programs for candidates finishing PharmD residencies or PhD programs. Lateral moves from clinical pharmacist roles at Penn Medicine, UPMC, or Jefferson Health, or from clinical research coordinator and medical writing positions, are a recognized route into MSL work. Building a portfolio of scientific presentations and establishing early relationships with faculty at Pennsylvania academic institutions strengthens a candidate's profile before applying to associate MSL roles.
Where can I find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across therapeutic areas, seniority levels, and hiring employers. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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