Vice President, Medical Affairs

Company Description

Deciphera 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.

In addition to advancing multiple product candidates from our platform in clinical studies, QINLOCK® is Deciphera's FDA-approved switch-control kinase inhibitor for the treatment of fourth-line gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). QINLOCK is also approved for fourth-line GIST in Australia, Canada, China, and Hong Kong.

Deciphera (NASDAQ: DCPH) is a publicly traded company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Our state-of-the-art research facility is located in Lawrence, Kansas.

We offer an outstanding culture and opportunity for personal and professional growth based on our "PATHS" Core Values:

• Patients - places the importance of improving the lives of patients and their caregivers at the forefront of every day's work.
• Accountability - for our performance and the way we work with coworkers and other stakeholders.
• Transparency - in our intent and actions to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Honesty and Integrity - fosters trust and strives to deliver on our and the company's promises.
• Stewardship - values and uses wisely the resources and investments provided to the company.

Job Description

The Vice President, Medical Affairs at Deciphera is for a strategically minded and operationally savvy individual. As a member of the Clinical-Medical Leadership Team, the individual will develop and lead our integrated medical/scientific function and thereby greatly advance Deciphera's mission to become a fully integrated, pharmaceutical company that transforms the lives of cancer patients and their families around the world .

(S)he will support the evolving commercial needs of the organization by being a pivotal interface between Deciphera's Medical and Commercial organizations. Through internal collaboration with Clinical Development, Market Access, and Commercial, the individual will support Desciphera's efforts to maximize the clinical benefit and commercial value of our portfolio. (S)he will partner externally with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes through compliant, and evidence-based decisions.

The individual will provide strategic, medical leadership in cross-functional teams to assure that our business needs are met at the highest standards with unquestionable integrity. Over time, he or she will develop a high-performing organization of internally and externally facing professionals. The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a good natured, high energy, ever-improving office environment, with highly motivated and experienced colleagues, while interfacing comfortably with the executive leadership team. The individual understands how to efficiently leverage the resources of an emerging biopharma company to successfully manage multiple programs across our oncologic therapeutic pipeline. An integral part of this role is fostering strong relationships with international academic healthcare professionals and medical organizations to keep the organization informed of changing medical practice and unmet medical needs.

The Vice President, Medical Affairs will:

• Take full ownership to shape and lead the company's medical affairs organization to achieve corporate goals and objectives while keeping in compliance with applicable policies and regulations
• Establish professional relationships with the medical community and exchange scientific knowledge with global and regional key opinion leaders to identify current and future business opportunities and emerging medical and health care practices
• Lead the development, implementation and analysis of potential Phase 3B and 4 Studies and programs, and execute Life Cycle Management plans
• Champion and lead the development of Medical Affairs plans
• Is capable of communicating Deciphera's research platform and targeted approach to drug development to relevant audiences

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development of Medical Affairs plans including, but not limited to, Publication Planning, Medical Advisory Boards, Educational Programs, Training, and Conferences
• Development and execution of Investigator-Initiated & Sponsored Research strategies and review process
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for developing scientific presentations to individuals and groups of strategic importance
• Establish and execute a strategic publication and congress plan
• Design and implementation of a process for responding to external requests for information regarding compounds in development and approved products
• Develop a strong field-based Medical Science Liasons organization to support patient care and access
• Oversee speaker programs on disease state, current therapeutics and patient care gaps
• Collaborate internally with clinical and regulatory departments to support the planning, execution, and management of clinical trial activities e.g. through site identification
• Partner with Marketing/Commercial to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant preparation and review of promotional and educational material
• Work with internal team to develop key messages on disease state, MOA, target product profile, HEOR modeling, molecular diagnosis, etc.
• Review relevant science and competitive landscape and support the evaluation of the health economics landscape in each disease area and outcomes research plans
• Responsible for design and implementation with input from clinical development and operations and regulatory affairs of an early access program following pivotal study presentations

Qualifications

Education, Competencies and Skills:

• MD, PharmD, or life-science PhD is required in combination with experience in oncology and/or rare diseases
• A proven track record of medical affairs or clinical research leadership
• Proven capacity to implement, monitor, and logistically manage strategic action plans in alignment with the company's global initiatives and integrated communications program
• Proven ability to organize and lead expert Scientific Advisory Panels and effectively communicate scientific and medical data results/information to internal and external stakeholders
• An innovative mind that can take the strategic business perspective to successfully, accelerate and maximizing the commercial value of Deciphera's innovation while accounting for future consequences and trends
• Ability to execute deliverables with input and assistance from internal and external resources
• Experience in working with cooperative groups and networks to conceptualize, design, and conduct complex clinical trials
• An understanding of regulatory agency guidelines and practices, such as good clinical practices (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines, new drug commercialization and business practices, resourcing and budgeting, and the ability to negotiate with these groups
• Ability to anticipate and plan for potential issues, threats, and concerns regarding our business and pipeline, as well as address emerging issues immediately
• An entrepreneurial and hands-on attitude and highly self-motivated
• This position will have a strong outward-facing presence in the US and global oncology community, and require domestic and international travel.

Additional Information

What Deciphera will Bring:

Deciphera offers competitive compensation, including equity-based compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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
• Munch and learns
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and Supplemental life insurance for family
• ESPP offering
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account for either health care and/or dependent care.

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.

U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

To help ensure the safety and well-being of our employees, visitors and other stakeholders, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals requires US-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As required by applicable law, Deciphera will consider requests for reasonable accommodations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements and to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a 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. Our commitment to increasing diversity in our candidate pool does not affect our commitment to equal employment opportunity, including our ongoing commitment to make all hiring and other employment decisions solely on a nondiscriminatory basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements and to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a 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. Our commitment to increasing diversity in our candidate pool does not affect our commitment to equal employment opportunity, including our ongoing commitment to make all hiring and other employment decisions solely on a nondiscriminatory basis.