Medical Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

As Intercept continues to build its position as the leader in rare and serious liver disease, we are seeking a Medical Director. The Medical Director is responsible for shaping and executing the company’s medical strategy through congress-related activities. This individual will lead the planning and execution of key medical congress initiatives, ensuring alignment with the scientific narrative and corporate objectives.

The Medical Director will also facilitate internal stakeholder engagement, oversee sponsorship requests, and explore novel congress opportunities to enhance the organization’s presence in the therapeutic landscape.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate, plan, and execute all congress-related tactics, ensuring alignment with medical affairs strategy

• Oversee the development of scientific content and engagement plans to support congress activities

• Lead pre-congress training sessions to prepare internal teams, including MSLs and other key stakeholders

• Provide timely and strategic updates on major congresses to internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment

• Ensure all congress activities reflect the company’s scientific narrative and reinforce key medical and scientific messages

• Collaborate cross-functionally with medical, commercial, and regulatory teams to maximize impact at congresses

• Oversee the review and management of sponsorship requests for medical meetings and conferences, ensuring strategic alignment with company objectives

• Provide recommendations on key sponsorship and partnership opportunities to optimize scientific engagement

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced medical sciences degree (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD) required with a minimum of 3 years of progressive industry experience in Medical Affairs, including roles with strategic accountability

o MD or DO degree preferred

o MPH degree in chronic disease epidemiology/biostatistics in addition to any of the above degrees will be a strong plus

• Prior experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, immunology preferred

• Experience developing and executing research (interventional or observational) studies required

• Demonstrated track record of publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals required

• Experience leading congress strategy, scientific engagement, and stakeholder collaboration

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to travel up to 35% required, which may include overnight and/or weekend travel

• Strong understanding of drug development and commercialization process

• Must possess a thorough understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry

• Strong knowledge of industry regulations, compliance, and best practices in medical congress execution

• Ability to navigate complex cross-functional environments and drive alignment across teams

• Must maintain comprehensive proficiencies with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and associated applications

• Ability to travel up to 30% required, which may include overnight and/or weekend travel

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Learning agility and ‘scalability’ to take on increasing responsibility as Intercept grows

• Consistent demonstration and embodiment of our Corporate Beliefs: Passion for Innovation; Think Big, Act Small; Learn to Dare; and Teams Build the Future

• Ability to have fun and thrive in a growing, diverse, and inclusive work environment

Benefits

ABOUT INTERCEPT:

Intercept is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to treat rare and serious liver diseases, including primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (sAH). In a new age of liver disease treatment, our team is developing vital therapies to meet the needs of those living with rare and serious liver disease. We are committed to improving patients’ lives and addressing the liver community’s most pressing needs.

People at Intercept are passionate about patients. You’ll see our patient photos lining our walls and hear their stories in town halls. We’re equally passionate about our team, ensuring each member feels included and has the opportunity to reach their potential. We recognize the power of an equal opportunity work force, and how it enriches the professional lives of our team members. Equal opportunity drives innovation and connects us to the patients and communities we serve.

For more information about Intercept, please visit our website at: www.interceptpharma.com and follow us on X at: @I