Medical Science Liaison - South Central Region

Full-time Work Type: Full time Job Location: Remote Job Description The Role: We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), field-based scientific/clinical expert that will report to the Senior Director, MSLs within the Medical Affairs (MA) department. The MSL is a highly trained professional with strong pharmaceutical, clinical or scientific backgrounds who must have excellent communication skills. The MSL is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with current and future Healthcare Providers (HCPs) in academic and community practices. This position is a remote, field-based position with significant travel required across assigned region. Current territory (subject to change) AZ, NM, TX, OK, AR, LA. What You'll Do: Exchange complex medical & scientific information with the oncology community. Develop valued and productive scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other disease experts. Provide medical/scientific presentations to internal & external groups. Provide internal Medical stakeholders with feedback and insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs. Assist with awareness of company-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated trials (ISTs). Provide support at professional meetings, including staffing exhibits, collecting competitive intelligence and developing tools that support the function. Adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information. Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in specific therapeutic areas; review scientific journals, attend scientific and key technical meetings. Represent the company and Medical Affairs during exchanges with the medical/scientific community. Establish and maintain ongoing long-term collaborative peer-to-peer relationships with Oncologists, and other relevant HCPs within their assigned territory. Respond to and document unsolicited requests for scientific information for Deciphera's programs and other products, including those in development. Engage with assigned Medical Groups to support their scientific and research needs as consistent with Deciphera's Medical Affairs strategy. Facilitate investigator interactions with Medical Directors and other internal stakeholders. Qualifications What You'll Bring: Advanced degree preferred with PharmD, PhD, MD, RN/NP, or PA-C highly preferred. 5+ years of experience in oncological malignancies or other rare disease therapeutic area, preferred. 5+ years of experience as field based MSL, preferred. 5+ years of experience in industry (e.g., biotech/pharmaceutical/medical device company, Contract Research Organization), academic research, or public health preferred. Clinical experience would be considered in lieu of industry experience. Experience with clinical research, publication activities, congress/conference and presenting scientific data. Experience functioning as a field-based employee preferred. Ability to effectively build relationships and work with KOLs. Significant face to face interactions will be required. Think strategically; apply knowledge and analytical skills in a highly regulated environment; and align medical and commercial strategies. Ability to summarize complex information and present in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner to a range of audiences. Knowledge of ICH guidelines, FDA Drug Regulations with respect to DDMAC, PhRMA Principles on Conduct of Clinical Trials and Communication of Clinical Trial Results, and OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. Strong problem solving, decision-making, influencing, and negotiation skills. Able to travel up to 70% (including some weekends and overnight). Must live within assigned territory. Additional Information Competitive salary and annual bonus. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more. Generous parental leave and family planning benefits. Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Apply Now: Join us in our mission to improve the lives of people with cancer. Apply today to become a part of our dynamic team! EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements and to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. Our commitment to increasing diversity in our candidate pool does not affect our commitment to equal employment opportunity, including our ongoing commitment to make all hiring and other employment decisions solely on a nondiscriminatory basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-01