Medical Science Liaison
Quick Facts
Median Salary$165,971
Most Common EducationPh.D. or professional degree
Projected 10-Year Growth+13.54%
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What They Do
A Medical Science Liaison establishes and maintains relationships with leading physicians at academic institutions and clinics. Typically specializes in one medical field in which he/she provide clinical and scientific support related to their company's products and solutions.
Core Tasks:
- Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
- Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
- Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
- Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
- Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
- Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
- Write applications for research grants.
- Write and publish articles in scientific journals.
What to expect as a Medical Science Liaison
1Earn a Ph.D. or professional degree
87% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
1232 openings for Medical Science Liaisons
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