What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Science Liaison - South Central Region position at Deciphera Pharma?

The Role :

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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.

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. Deciphera prefers the majority of HCP interactions take place face-to-face with some virtual interaction component as well.
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.

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.

Excellent communication skills.

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.

Deciphera offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following :

Non-accrual paid time off

Summer vacation bonus

Global, company-wide summer and winter shutdowns

An annual lifestyle allowance

Monthly cell phone stipend

Internal rewards and recognition program

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and Supplemental life insurance for family

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account for either health care and / or dependent care

Family Planning benefit

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