Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs

Intercept Pharmaceuticals • Morristown, NJ

302d • $280,000 - $325,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As Intercept continues to build its position as the leader in rare and serious liver disease, we are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and mission-driven Senior Medical Director to join our Medical Affairs team, supporting the strategic direction and execution for Ocaliva, a key product in our liver disease portfolio. This individual will report directly to the Executive Medical Director and play a critical leadership role in advancing medical strategy, data generation, and scientific engagement across the lifecycle of the product. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic medical affairs leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about improving patient outcomes, advancing scientific understanding, and building trusted partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Advanced medical sciences degree (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD) required with a minimum of 7 years of progressive industry experience in Medical Affairs, including roles with strategic accountability
• MD or DO degree preferred
• 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 highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and engaging with external experts, advocacy organizations, and cross-functional internal teams
• Strong understanding of late-stage drug development and post-marketing strategy
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific data into actionable insights and communicate effectively across audiences
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the regulatory, access, and commercial environments
• Experience in data generation and publication strategy is highly desirable
• Passion for patient-centered innovation and improving healthcare outcomes
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
• Must maintain comprehensive proficiencies with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and associated applications
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the medical affairs strategy for Ocaliva ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and the evolving scientific and clinical landscape
• Serve as a recognized expert in the company's therapeutic area, providing scientific leadership internally and externally
• Stay current on scientific and clinical developments in the therapeutic area, including key publications, emerging data, and competitor activity, and provide strategic insights to inform ongoing planning
• Lead strategic engagement with external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders (KOLs), medical influencers, and advocacy partners, to foster scientific exchange and advance disease awareness and education
• Oversee the execution of the scientific communication plan, including congress planning, medical education, and development of scientific materials that support accurate, balanced, and timely dissemination of data
• Contribute to the publication strategy and planning, in partnership with the medical writing and publications team, to ensure timely and impactful publication of data in peer-reviewed journals and scientific forums
• Oversee and conduct medical and scientific training for internal stakeholders, including Medical, Commercial, and Market Access teams
• Collaborate with the Field Medical team (MSLs) to ensure strategic alignment, high-quality insight generation, and effective scientific engagement in the field
• Drive data generation initiatives, including real-world evidence, investigator-initiated studies, and collaborative research projects, addressing critical evidence gaps and informing medical and access strategies
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical development, commercial, regulatory, and patient advocacy, to ensure cohesive execution of the medical plan

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Rewards and recognition program
• Health care benefits (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance)
• Short and long-term disability coverage provided
• Plan coverage for domestic partners
• Paid parental leave benefits and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• A generous Paid Time Off program that includes 20 vacation days, 11 holidays, 4 personal days, and 2 volunteer days per calendar year
• Numerous well-being and work/life programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree