Medical Science Liaison Jobs in Texas
Medical Science Liaison jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sectors and openings at every level from associate MSL through regional director. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor the market, where companies like Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson maintain established commercial and medical affairs operations. Oncology, cardiovascular, and rare disease are the most consistently sought specialties across Texas postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Medical Science Liaison – Bone Health - TX
Territory includes Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and surrounding areas
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This is a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) position in the bone therapeutic area within the US Medical Organization. The MSL will interact with the Bone Opinion Leaders and other Healthcare Decision Makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen's corporate goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the field-based medical expert for this territory in the MSL group within the medical organization
- Communicate accurate, clear, and valued information regarding our science and products to multiple levels within the medical community and report field observations to internal stakeholders
- Support Scientific Engagement Plan (SEP) in developing local territory R&D tactics
- Engage and educate healthcare stakeholders (including APPs, fellows, and residents) by communicating clinical and scientific data, advancing the scientific platform aligned with Amgen’s corporate goals and objectives
- Educate and communicate clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to payers, providers, key stakeholders, advocacy, and access enablers
- Provide in depth clinical and pharmacoeconomic support to payers, IDNs, and formulary committees, providing feedback to key internal stakeholders on customer trends in interpreting and using value evidence, reimbursement, and payer policy. May serve as main medical point of contact at prioritized local payer, regional payer, and IDN accounts
- Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with the MSL compliance standards
- Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders
- Execute scientific engagement plan according to annual MSL goals and metrics
- Develop and implement local OL plans in line with SEP
- Support speaker training as requested and ensure the speakers are updated on new data
- Support Amgen sponsored research. May serve as a study lead
- Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research and facilitate submission of investigator initiated pre-clinical and clinical proposals
- Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership
- Lead and support congress activities as aligned with strategy. May serve as congress lead
- Compliantly collaborate with cross-functional colleagues. May serve as main point of contact
- Maintain clinical acumen and expertise and timely completion of assigned training. May serve as a training lead, new hire mentor, and/or international MSL mentor/trainer
- Advance MSL value proposition, identify gaps, achieve results, and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Amgen values and leadership attributes
- Demonstrate tact and professionalism when communicating and interacting with others
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The versatile professional we seek is a key collaborator with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree
OR
- Master’s degree & 3 years of Medical Affairs experience
OR
- Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of Medical Affairs experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)
- Two years of industry experience in Scientific/Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
- Managed market/payer/IDN engagement experience
- Two or more years focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research. Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
- Osteoporosis and Bone Health Therapeutic area expertise
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
for a career that defies imagination
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Science & Research
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical science liaison jobs across Texas.
- Advanced degree such as PharmD, MD, or PhD in a life sciences field required
- Minimum two years of clinical, research, or medical affairs experience in a relevant therapeutic area
- Deep scientific knowledge in oncology, cardiovascular, or rare disease preferred by Texas employers
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals
- Strong scientific communication skills for presenting clinical data to medical audiences
- Willingness to travel extensively within a defined Texas or Southwest regional territory
Medical Science Liaison Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical science liaison in Texas?
The most common path into a medical science liaison role in Texas starts with an advanced clinical or scientific degree, typically a PharmD, MD, DO, or PhD in a life sciences discipline. Texas does not require a state-issued MSL license, but many employers expect active licensure in your clinical field if applicable. Candidates typically build relevant experience through clinical practice, postdoctoral research, or a medical affairs fellowship before transitioning into an MSL role.
How much do medical science liaisons make in Texas?
Medical science liaisons in Texas earn a median of about $99,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,380 for the lowest 10% to over $118,840 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire medical science liaisons in Texas?
Employers hiring medical science liaisons in Texas right now include Amgen, UCB, and EVERSANA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of major pharmaceutical headquarters and large academic medical centers means hiring activity remains consistent throughout the year rather than clustering around a single season.
Which Texas cities have the most medical science liaison jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Texas have the most medical science liaison openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers, cancer institutions, and pharmaceutical offices, while Dallas draws hiring from large biotech and device companies based in the Metroplex, and Austin's growing life sciences corridor has added a steady stream of openings in recent years.
Are there remote medical science liaison jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because medical science liaisons spend most of their time engaging healthcare professionals in the field rather than working from a fixed site. About 67% of medical science liaison openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the role fits a distributed work model. Scientific communication, data review, and internal collaboration tend to be the tasks most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a medical science liaison in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a formal MSL fellowship, and several large Texas-based pharmaceutical and biotech employers offer one- to two-year programs designed for clinicians or postdoctoral researchers making the transition. Roles such as clinical specialist, drug information pharmacist, or clinical research associate at Texas academic health systems like UT Southwestern, Houston Methodist, or Baylor St. Luke's build the therapeutic-area depth employers value. A completed PharmD or a postdoctoral credential in a high-demand area like oncology strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to medical science liaison jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device employers. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly without creating an account or signing up.
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