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Medical Science Liaison roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's scientist and pharmacist categories, depending on your degree and the employer's classification. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. A graduate degree in a life sciences field strengthens your application significantly.
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Department COM Phx Basic Medical Sci
Location Greater Phoenix Area
Address 475 North 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix seeks to hire assistant, associate, or full professors in the broad areas of immunology and related disciplines. The positions report directly to the department chair.
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the College of Medicine – Phoenix is undergoing a significant, strategic expansion of its research enterprise. The department seeks to recruit two new tenure-track faculty members at the ranks of assistant, associate, or full professor to complement and enhance the current cadre of highly innovative, collegial, collaborative, and well-funded faculty within the department and the college. The research foci in immunology, inflammation, and/or systems biology of the immune and inflammatory systems will enhance the department's existing strengths, including neuroscience, cancer, immune, metabolic, and cardiovascular diseases. Through discovery, education, and service, the BMS faculty strive to be leaders in their areas of scholarship. Our blended faculty creates a unique environment for cutting-edge, innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research to investigate fundamental biological questions and develop solutions to challenges in cancer, immune, metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases. Our investigative team also collaborates with clinical researchers to facilitate the development of novel diagnostics, therapies, and preventive measures. BMS faculty are engaged in medical and graduate education by developing, delivering, and assessing curricula, and by conducting educational scholarship to support the college's educational mission.
This position includes overseeing and conducting an independent research program, collaborating with other faculty, conducting programmatic research, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, pursuing and securing extramural funding, and taking on duties and responsibilities that demonstrate strong service to the department and the college. This may include serving on committees, coordinating, overseeing, or assisting with specific aspects of departmental operations. The candidate will attend faculty, lab, and subgroup meetings and contribute meaningfully to research projects that will lead to independence as well as to collaborative projects.
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member within the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, actively participate in teaching, service, and scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The successful candidate will meet the requirements for a tenure-track faculty member as outlined by the College and University.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PBC) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders who are lifelong learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop innovative and collaborative immunology-related research.
- Obtain extramural, including federal, support for research programs and publish high impact scientific research in the broad areas of immunology-related research.
- Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within the College and partner institutions; for senior candidates, lead larger programmatic initiatives (P, U and similar grants) in their and related fields.
- Contribute to the teaching (medical, graduate and/or other education), mentoring and service components of the College’s missions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience mentoring students and trainees in research projects.
- Outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Hold an MD, PhD or MD/PhD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution in biological sciences, medicine or a related field.
- Exhibit a track record of high impact publications (all candidates), extramural research funding (preferable for assistant professors, mandatory for other ranks) and teaching (associate and full professor level).
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrate innovation and federally-funded (rank-appropriate) research in immunology and/or systems immunology.
- Have a strong track record in teaching and mentoring in classroom or laboratory settings (rank-appropriate).
- Have experience in an academic medical center and medical education environment.
- Exhibit a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
- Demonstrate experience with new techniques and approaches not currently available at the College of Medicine - Phoenix.
- Have experience serving on the editorial board of a peer-reviewed scientific journal (rank-appropriate).
Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week Varies
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 2
Target Hire Date 7/13/2026
Open Date 4/21/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
CV, cover letter, and two additional documents are required to be considered for the position.
One additional document will be a statement of research or teaching interest, which should clearly indicate your interest in this role and what skills or professional employment experience you have to support your application.
The other additional document will be professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information, and the nature of your work with them.
Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information, including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
Posting Number req25771
Department COM Phx Basic Medical Sci
Location Greater Phoenix Area
Address 475 North 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix seeks to hire assistant, associate, or full professors in the broad areas of immunology and related disciplines. The positions report directly to the department chair.
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the College of Medicine – Phoenix is undergoing a significant, strategic expansion of its research enterprise. The department seeks to recruit two new tenure-track faculty members at the ranks of assistant, associate, or full professor to complement and enhance the current cadre of highly innovative, collegial, collaborative, and well-funded faculty within the department and the college. The research foci in immunology, inflammation, and/or systems biology of the immune and inflammatory systems will enhance the department's existing strengths, including neuroscience, cancer, immune, metabolic, and cardiovascular diseases. Through discovery, education, and service, the BMS faculty strive to be leaders in their areas of scholarship. Our blended faculty creates a unique environment for cutting-edge, innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research to investigate fundamental biological questions and develop solutions to challenges in cancer, immune, metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases. Our investigative team also collaborates with clinical researchers to facilitate the development of novel diagnostics, therapies, and preventive measures. BMS faculty are engaged in medical and graduate education by developing, delivering, and assessing curricula, and by conducting educational scholarship to support the college's educational mission.
This position includes overseeing and conducting an independent research program, collaborating with other faculty, conducting programmatic research, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, pursuing and securing extramural funding, and taking on duties and responsibilities that demonstrate strong service to the department and the college. This may include serving on committees, coordinating, overseeing, or assisting with specific aspects of departmental operations. The candidate will attend faculty, lab, and subgroup meetings and contribute meaningfully to research projects that will lead to independence as well as to collaborative projects.
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member within the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, actively participate in teaching, service, and scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The successful candidate will meet the requirements for a tenure-track faculty member as outlined by the College and University.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PBC) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders who are lifelong learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop innovative and collaborative immunology-related research.
- Obtain extramural, including federal, support for research programs and publish high impact scientific research in the broad areas of immunology-related research.
- Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within the College and partner institutions; for senior candidates, lead larger programmatic initiatives (P, U and similar grants) in their and related fields.
- Contribute to the teaching (medical, graduate and/or other education), mentoring and service components of the College’s missions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience mentoring students and trainees in research projects.
- Outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Hold an MD, PhD or MD/PhD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution in biological sciences, medicine or a related field.
- Exhibit a track record of high impact publications (all candidates), extramural research funding (preferable for assistant professors, mandatory for other ranks) and teaching (associate and full professor level).
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrate innovation and federally-funded (rank-appropriate) research in immunology and/or systems immunology.
- Have a strong track record in teaching and mentoring in classroom or laboratory settings (rank-appropriate).
- Have experience in an academic medical center and medical education environment.
- Exhibit a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
- Demonstrate experience with new techniques and approaches not currently available at the College of Medicine - Phoenix.
- Have experience serving on the editorial board of a peer-reviewed scientific journal (rank-appropriate).
Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week Varies
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 2
Target Hire Date 7/13/2026
Open Date 4/21/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
CV, cover letter, and two additional documents are required to be considered for the position.
One additional document will be a statement of research or teaching interest, which should clearly indicate your interest in this role and what skills or professional employment experience you have to support your application.
The other additional document will be professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information, and the nature of your work with them.
Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information, including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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Confirm your degree maps to TN categories
MSL roles are typically classified under scientist or pharmacist TN visa categories. Verify that your degree field, not just your job title, matches the TN category requirements before targeting employers, since a mismatch at the port of entry delays admission.
Target pharma and biotech employers with MSL teams
Companies that already run field-based MSL programs understand the role's scientific requirements and are familiar with TN documentation. Prioritize organizations with dedicated medical affairs departments over general healthcare firms that rarely hire for this position.
Request a support letter specifying your scientific duties
Your offer letter must describe activities like clinical data dissemination, KOL engagement, and evidence-based education, not just your job title. A vague letter invites scrutiny; specificity about scientific functions is what satisfies a CBP officer at entry.
Search TN-specific listings through Migrate Mate
Generic job boards rarely filter for TN visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to find Medical Science Liaison openings where employers have confirmed willingness to sponsor TN status, cutting out the guesswork of cold outreach.
Prepare your credential documents before the offer stage
Gather your transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional licenses in advance. Canadian applicants presenting at a land border or airport need these on the day of entry; waiting until after an offer arrives compresses your timeline unnecessarily.
Clarify TN versus H-1B filing responsibility with HR early
TN requires no USCIS petition for Canadians, which means lower employer cost and faster entry. Raise this distinction with HR before negotiating your start date, so the onboarding team doesn't default to a slower H-1B visa timeline your role doesn't require.
Medical Science Liaison TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Science Liaison role qualify for TN visa status?
MSL positions can qualify under the TN scientist category if your duties are primarily scientific in nature, such as clinical data interpretation, medical education, and evidence review, and if you hold a relevant graduate degree in a life science field. Roles that lean heavily toward sales or account management rather than scientific engagement are harder to support under TN classification, so the employer's job description needs to reflect the scientific function clearly.
How does TN visa sponsorship for MSL roles compare to H-1B?
TN is faster and cheaper for both you and your employer. Canadian citizens can be admitted at a port of entry on the same day with the right documents, while H-1B requires a USCIS petition, a cap lottery, and months of processing. For MSL roles that clearly meet the scientist or pharmacist criteria, TN is the more practical path and avoids lottery risk entirely. Mexican citizens still need a consular appointment, but there's no annual lottery.
What credentials does a Mexican citizen need for a TN MSL application?
Mexican applicants must schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate and present their academic credentials, a detailed offer letter describing scientific duties, and evidence that the role qualifies under an approved TN category. A graduate degree in pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related life science field is typically expected. The consular officer evaluates both the degree and the job duties, so alignment between the two documents is critical.
Where can I find Medical Science Liaison jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most standard job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, making it difficult to identify employers open to TN status. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you search MSL and related roles where employers have confirmed TN sponsorship. That saves you from applying broadly and discovering visa limitations only after a recruiter call.
Can I switch employers on TN status if I'm already working as an MSL in the United States?
Yes, but your TN status is employer-specific, so you can't start with a new employer until the new TN documentation is in place. Canadian citizens can apply at a port of entry with a new offer letter and documentation from the incoming employer. You don't need to leave and re-enter from Canada, but the new entry or status change must be completed before your first day at the new organization.