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Medical Science Liaison, West

Buscojobs, California, Missouri, United States, 65018


Deciphera, a member of ONO, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing important new medicines to improve the lives of people with cancer. We are leveraging our proprietary switch-control kinase inhibitor platform and deep expertise in kinase biology to develop a broad portfolio of innovative medicines. Enabled by our proprietary drug discovery platform, Deciphera has developed a diverse pipeline of wholly-owned drug candidates. QINLOCK (ripretinib) is Deciphera’s switch control inhibitor developed for the treatment of fourth-line GIST. QINLOCK is approved in Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. We wholly own QINLOCK and all of our drug candidates with the exception of a development and commercialization out-license agreement for QINLOCK in Greater China. In addition to QINLOCK, we have identified and advanced multiple product candidates from our platform into clinical studies, including vimseltinib and DCC-3116. We offer an outstanding culture and opportunity for personal and professional growth guided by our “PATHS” Core Values and how we work together. We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified 2023 and rank #25 on Fortune’s Best Places to Work Small and Midsized Biotech Companies in 2023. Job Description

We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) that will report to our Sr. Director, Medical Affairs. The MSL is a highly trained professional with strong clinical and/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 available as a remote, field-based position. 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 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. Collaborate with publication planning to support development of publications and communications. Facilitate investigator interactions with Medical Directors and other internal stakeholders. Provide clinical input and training to internal functions within regulatory guidelines. Provide support for content development and delivery of clinical presentations at Advisory Boards. Qualifications

What You'll Bring: PharmD, PhD or RN with advanced degree preferred. 5+ years of experience in oncological malignancies, preferred. 5+ years of experience as field-based MSL, preferred. 8+ years of experience in industry (e.g., biotech/pharmaceutical/medical device company, Contract Research Organization), academic research, or public health preferred. Experience with clinical research, publication activities, congress/conference and presenting scientific data. Experience functioning as a field-based employee preferred. Training and/or knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and global regulations. Ability to effectively build relationships and work with global KOLs. 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

Deciphera offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to the following: Non-accrual paid time off. Summer vacation bonus. Global, company-wide summer and winter shutdowns. Monthly cell phone stipend. Internal rewards and recognition program. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Life and Supplemental life insurance for family. Short and Long Term Disability insurance. Health savings account with company contribution. Flexible spending account for either health care and/or dependent care. Family planning benefit. Generous parental leave. Deciphera, a member of ONO, is a company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Our state-of-the-art research facility is located in Lawrence, Kansas and our European operations are run out of Switzerland.

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