The Role:We are seeking a talented, collaborative, highly motivated and self-driven individual to join our Biological Sciences oncology drug discovery group.  This Senior Scientist II level role requires working closely with the wider multidiscplinary research team to discover new small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cancer.The successful candidate will work independently, but also as an integral part of a larger team to achieve collective goals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding in the fields of contemporary cancer biology, drug discovery and oncology and will apply this to challenging ongoing and new drug discovery programs.This position will report to a Senior Principal Investigator, Biological Sciences, and work onsite at our research facility in Lawrence, Kansas.What You’ll Do:Design and conduct rigorous experiments to identify and validate potential novel drug targets using state of the art approaches including multiomics based approachesConceive, develop, and optimize biologically relevant assays, including biochemical and cellular assays, to determine the therapeutic potential of rationally designed targeted small moleculesWork closely with the Senior Principal Investigator to explore and develop actionable biomarkers with potential for translational application.Work collaboratively with biologists, and medicinal chemists, to design studies and oversee their execution with external partners to advance drug discovery programsGuide and mentor junior scientists within and outside of the laboratory environmentDocument experimental design, data analyses and interpretation in an ELN and LIMS systemStay abreast of the latest scientific and technological advancements in the fieldAuthor technical reports and presentations to effectively communicate data and analysesAdd to Deciphera culture of collaboration and shared mission to solve complex biological problemsAdhere to corporate policies including safety and compliance