Medical Science Liaison Jobs in Tennessee
Medical Science Liaison jobs in Tennessee are actively in demand, with consistent hiring concentrated in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty medical device sectors and openings available from field-based associate roles through senior principal positions. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville account for the largest share of postings, anchored by employers such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, HCA Healthcare, and regional affiliates of major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and AstraZeneca with longstanding Tennessee operations. Oncology, cardiovascular medicine, and rare disease therapeutics are the most in-demand therapeutic areas across Tennessee's medical science liaison market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Nashville 37201, Tennessee, United States
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 4817
Role Description
Advance science. Build credibility. Shape patient outcomes.
At LEO Pharma, you’ll serve as a trusted scientific partner in Dermatology—engaging experts, driving evidence‑based dialogue, and generating insights that advance patient outcomes.
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 our Blue Ridge Territory (Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina).
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.
Let’s pioneer together!
At LEO Pharma, we help people with skin diseases live fulfilling lives by advancing dermatology beyond the skin. We drive dermatology with our knowledge, collaboration, and curiosity, and we are at the forefront of science in developing new medicines. For us, pioneering together is about constantly improving and extending what’s possible for each other, our company, and our patients.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates because we believe that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes are what enable us to make the best decisions for LEO Pharma and meet the needs of the wonderfully diverse marketplace we operate in.
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical science liaison jobs across Tennessee.
- Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a life sciences discipline required
- Minimum two years of clinical, research, or industry experience in a relevant therapeutic area
- Established relationships with key opinion leaders and academic medical centers in Tennessee
- Strong scientific communication skills for presenting complex data to healthcare professionals
- Ability to travel extensively throughout an assigned Tennessee or multi-state territory
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and medical information management tools preferred
Medical Science Liaison Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical science liaison in Tennessee?
The most direct path into a medical science liaison role in Tennessee starts with an advanced clinical or scientific degree, typically a PharmD, PhD, or MD, as most Tennessee employers treat this as a baseline requirement rather than a preference. Tennessee does not issue a state-specific license for the medical science liaison role itself, so candidates focus on building relevant therapeutic expertise, clinical or research experience, and scientific communication skills. Networking with academic medical centers such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center or the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and targeting associate medical science liaison programs at larger pharmaceutical employers operating in the state can accelerate entry.
How much do medical science liaisons make in Tennessee?
Medical science liaisons in Tennessee earn a median of about $94,380 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $94,380 for the lowest 10% to over $94,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire medical science liaisons in Tennessee?
Employers hiring medical science liaisons in Tennessee right now include UCB, LEO Pharma, and Revance Therapeutics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's concentration of large health systems, specialty pharma offices, and medical device regional hubs means openings appear across both Nashville-based headquarters and field-based roles covering the broader Southeast territory.
Which Tennessee cities have the most medical science liaison jobs?
Nashville, Tennessee, and Memphis are the Tennessee cities with the most medical science liaison openings. Nashville drives the majority of listings because it is home to HCA Healthcare's corporate headquarters, a dense cluster of specialty pharmaceutical regional offices, and one of the Southeast's busiest academic medical research ecosystems, while Memphis and Knoxville contribute openings through their own major health systems and university medical centers that serve as key opinion leader hubs for field-based liaison coverage.
Are there remote medical science liaison jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, because medical science liaison work is inherently field-based and communication-driven rather than tied to a physical lab or hospital unit. About 50% of medical science liaison openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how many employers classify these as home-office positions with regional travel rather than requiring a fixed office presence. The most remote-compatible aspects of the role are scientific exchange calls, virtual advisory boards, and internal medical affairs meetings.
How can I get hired as a medical science liaison in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for candidates without direct medical science liaison experience is targeting associate medical science liaison or medical affairs fellowship programs, which several large pharmaceutical companies with Tennessee field operations run specifically for advanced-degree candidates transitioning from clinical or academic settings. Roles such as clinical pharmacist, clinical research coordinator, or medical affairs specialist at Tennessee health systems like Vanderbilt University Medical Center or Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare can serve as strong lateral moves that build the therapeutic knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills employers expect. Completing a PharmD postdoctoral fellowship in medical affairs or earning a certificate in medical affairs from a recognized program strengthens a candidate's profile considerably when competing for associate-level openings in Tennessee.
Where can I find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your therapeutic area, experience level, and preferred territory, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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