Associate Director, Clinical Scientist

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous parental leave

Growth opportunities and strong team/c

Outstanding culture and learning

Job summary

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Scientist to lead and execute clinical development activities.

You will partner with Medical Directors and cross‑functional study teams to review data, interpret results, and prepare study documents for regulatory submissions. The role requires ensuring data quality, patient safety, and timely study execution across clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory functions.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s/master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant post‑graduate experience, including pharmaceutical industry experience in clinical drug or biologics development.
• Experience as a Clinical Scientist or in a comparable clinical development role with the ability to work independently.
• Hands‑on experience reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical trial data.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Data Review & Study Execution: Lead ongoing clinical data review to support data quality, interpretation, and patient safety.
• Identify and escalate clinically relevant findings and partner with study teams to resolve data‑related issues.
• Collaborate with Data Management and Clinical Operations on study implementation and EDC development.

Skills

Clinical Data Review

Data Management

Biostatistics

Pharmacovigilance

Regulatory

Cross-functional Leadership

Scientific Communication

Study Execution

Education

PhD or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master's with 5+ years post‑graduate experience

Job description

Deciphera, a member of Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing important new medicines and providing hope to people living with cancer, neurologic and autoimmune disease. The spirit of collaboration that has brought medications to life continues to guide how we operate, grow, and discover new breakthroughs. We cultivate an inclusive culture that values curiosity, creativity, and shared accountability—empowering individuals to challenge the unknown together. Learn more about Deciphera, a member of Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., by visiting our website: https://deciphera.com

The Associate Director, Clinical Scientist plays a key role in the execution of clinical development programs, partnering with Medical Directors and cross‑functional study teams to support clinical data review, interpretation, study documentation, and communication of findings.

This is a hands‑on role for an experienced Clinical Scientist who can work independently, identify andescalate meaningful clinical findings, and collaborate effectively across Clinical Operations,Data Management,Biostatistics,Pharmacovigilance,Regulatory, and other functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Data Review & Study Execution

  Lead ongoing clinical data review to support data quality, interpretation, and patient safety.

  Identify andescalate clinically relevant findings and partner with study teams to resolve data‑related issues.

  Collaborate with Data Management and Clinical Operations on study implementation and EDC development.

• Clinical Documents & Data Outputs

  Contribute to the development and review of clinical documents, including study protocols, investigator brochures, regulatory documents, concept materials, and other study‑related documentation.

  Review and interpret clinical study data and outputs in partnership with Biostatistics, Pharmacovigilance, and other stakeholders.

• Cross‑Functional & Scientific Leadership

  Represent Clinical Development on cross‑functional study teams and work closely with Medical Directors and other functional partners.

  Prepare and present clinical data, study designs, and scientific information for study teams, investigator meetings, advisory boards, study committees, and other internal or external audiences.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

PhD or equivalent degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s/master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant post‑graduate experience, including pharmaceutical industry experience in clinical drug or biologics development.

Experience as a Clinical Scientist or in a comparable clinical development role with the ability to work independently.

Hands‑on experience reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical trial data.

Strong cross‑functional collaboration, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred Capabilities:

• Experience supporting Phase I-III clinical development programs.
• Clinical development experience in oncology and/or neurology.
• Rare disease experience.
• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement within approved U.S. working locations. Up to 20% business travel may be required.

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $193,000 - $230,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance, and location.

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera's competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long‑term incentive plan, a full range of benefits, and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable).

Benefits

• 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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the 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. We are committed to making all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non‑discriminatory basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the 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. We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non‑discriminatory basis.