Medical Science Liaison, Mid-West Region (Hiring Immediately)

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison in the Mid-West region. This remote position requires strong communication skills and an advanced degree, focusing on building relationships with healthcare providers and presenting scientific information. The role involves significant travel and requires expertise in oncology and rare diseases, with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Non-accrual paid time off

Summer vacation bonus

Global company-wide summer and winter shutdowns

Monthly cell phone stipend

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Supplemental life insurance for family

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account for health care

Family Planning benefit

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in oncological malignancies or other rare disease therapeutic area.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exchange complex medical & scientific information with the oncology community.
• Develop relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Provide medical presentations to internal & external groups.

Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision-Making

Negotiation

Education

PharmD

PhD

MD

RN / NP

PA-C

Job description

Medical Science Liaison, Mid-West Region

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) : IL, IN, KY, MI.

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.
• Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in specific therapeutic areas.
• 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.
• Engage with assigned Medical Groups to support their scientific and research needs.
• Facilitate investigator interactions with Medical Directors and other internal stakeholders.

Qualifications :

• 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, academic research, or public health preferred.
• Experience with clinical research and presenting scientific data.
• Experience functioning as a field-based employee preferred.
• Ability to effectively build relationships and work with KOLs.
• Think strategically; apply knowledge and analytical skills in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to summarize complex information and present in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner.
• Knowledge of ICH guidelines, FDA Drug Regulations, and OIG Compliance Program Guidance.
• 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 competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

• 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
• 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

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity.

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