Company DescriptionDeciphera is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing important new medicines to improve the lives of people with cancer. We are leveraging our proprietary switch-control kinase inhibitor platform and deep expertise in kinase biology to develop a broad portfolio of innovative medicines.Enabled by our proprietary drug discovery platform, Deciphera has developed a diverse pipeline of wholly-owned drug candidates. QINLOCK® (ripretinib) is Deciphera’s switch control inhibitor developed for the treatment of fourth-line GIST. QINLOCK is approved in Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. We wholly own QINLOCK and all of our drug candidates with the exception of a development and commercialization out-license agreement for QINLOCK in Greater China. In addition to QINLOCK, we have identified and advanced multiple product candidates from our platform into clinical studies, including vimseltinib and DCC-3116.See for more details on our portfolio.Job DescriptionWhat’s In It for You:We are searching for a highly motivated, insightful, and resourceful individual to join the Medical Affairs International team. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, International Medical Affairs, the Senior Manager, International Medical Affairs is a highly visible and impactful role and will be instrumental in supporting and leading Medical Affairs activities for our commercial product and late-stage development products in multiple countries (initial focus on European countries as Spain and UK but encompassing a wider geographical scope). It is a unique opportunity to shape the landscape and the organization for Deciphera and grow alongside the company as it develops.The Role:Supporting the leadership of a supra-regional medical function. This role will include a list of responsibilities in the considered geographical areas, as following described: working closely with other international functions to establish a medical footprint, offering a key contribution to the pre-launch and launch phase. Establish, develop, and manage collaborative relationships with key medical experts and opinion leaders of new markets related to any current and future disease areas relevant for Deciphera.What You’ll Do:
Support the development of the Medical Affairs Plan for assigned products in alignment with the International Lead and the Country Medical Lead.
Provide tactical support to the medical affairs activities in the covered region.
Act as scientific and medical review expert, with ABPI final signatory capabilities within the UK.
Provide medical expertise in all regulatory, early access and reimbursement approval processes.
Partner with Deciphera’s Clinical Development and Clinical Operations to identify and work with local clinical experts that support the development of Deciphera's new compounds and indications.
Ensure that all activities required by pharmacovigilance and risk management are planned, set-up and pursued in accordance to respective local laws.
Ensure legal excellence and compliance in all medical activities as per Deciphera’s SOPs and local regulations.
Promote Deciphera’s values.
Qualifications
MD or bio-science background (PhD)
At least 5 years in Pharma industry, with experience in regional functions, lateral move, or experienced Medical Manager
Previous experience in Oncology or Rare Disease
ABPI Final Signatory
Mobile, willing to travel (approx. 30% work in field)
Hands-on, ready to create a medical footprint of Deciphera in the assigned area and beyond
Strong communication skills, open style & pro-active
Languages: English, Spanish, any other language is beneficial
Additional InformationWe offer an outstanding culture and opportunity for personal and professional growth guided by our “PATHS” Core Values and how we work together. We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified 2023 and rank #25 on Fortune’s Best Places to Work Small and Midsized Biotech Companies in 2023. Find more details about our award-winning culture .Deciphera offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to the following:
Non-accrual paid time off
Summer vacation bonus
Global, company-wide summer and winter shutdowns
An annual lifestyle allowance
Monthly cell phone stipend
Internal rewards and recognition program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Life and Supplemental life insurance for family
Short and Long Term Disability insurance
ESPP offering
Health savings account with company contribution
Flexible spending account for either health care and/or dependent care.
Family planning benefit
Generous parental leave
[if applicable] Car allowance
Deciphera (NASDAQ: DCPH) is a publicly traded company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Our state-of-the-art research facility is located in Lawrence, Kansas and our European operations are run out of Switzerland.
