MSL II, Great Plains

MSL II, Great Plains – Remote (Not Specified) | $192,800 - $264,000 | Healthcare

Description

We are 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 will play a critical role in gathering clinical insights, supporting research, and making sure 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.
• Work cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to support clinical trial feasibility, investigator identification, and educational initiatives.
• Make sure 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, useful ideas.

Salary

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.

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.

About the Company

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one part 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).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To make sure we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you to 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.