Job DescriptionWe're looking for a highly skilled
Medical Science Liaison II (MSL II) to serve as a field-based scientific expert within oncology. In this role, 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 communications are accurate, compliant, and strategically aligned.
Key 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
Qualifications- Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent)
- Minimum 10 years of pharma/biotech experience, including at least 3 years as an MSL or in a field medical role
- Strong understanding of oncology disease states and emerging therapies
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to distill complex scientific data into clear, actionable insights
Additional InformationDeciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $192,800 - $264,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or 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, 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.
