Remote Oncology MSL II: KOL & Trials Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Parental leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Deciphera is seeking a highly skilled Medical Science Liaison II (MSL II) to serve as a field-based scientific expert within oncology. You will build and maintain credible, peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators, and healthcare professionals, while providing balanced, evidence-based information on our investigational and marketed therapies.

You’ll play a critical role in gathering clinical insights, supporting research, and ensuring our scientific

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years pharma/biotech experience including at least 3 years as an MSL or field medical role.
• Strong understanding of oncology and emerging therapies.

Responsibilities

• Engage with KOLs and external experts to discuss clinical data, emerging research, and disease-state insights.
• Support investigator-initiated and company-sponsored studies and represent the company at scientific meetings and congresses.
• Deliver clear, balanced scientific presentations and communicate field insights to internal stakeholders.
• Summarize key scientific updates and competitive intelligence to inform medical strategy and evidence-generation plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to support clinical trial feasibility, investigator identification, and educational initiatives.
• Ensure all activities comply with SOPs, PhRMA Code, and global regulatory requirements while staying current on evolving oncology research.
• Contribute to internal training, medical planning, and continuous improvement of field processes.

Skills

KOL engagement

Scientific communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD

Job description

Deciphera is seeking a highly skilled Medical Science Liaison II (MSL II) to serve as a field-based scientific expert within oncology. You will build and maintain credible, peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators, and healthcare professionals, while providing balanced, evidence-based information on our investigational and marketed therapies.

You’ll play a critical role in gathering clinical insights, supporting research, and ensuring our scientific