Senior Manager, Corporate Communications - Intercept Pharmaceuticals

POSITION SUMMARY:

As Intercept continues to build its position as the leader in rare and serious liver disease, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications. The Senior Manager of Corporate Communications, which will be based at Intercept’s corporate headquarters in Morristown, NJ, is focused on driving internal and external communications for Intercept as well as its marketed and pipeline products. The ideal candidate will have a passion for communications and a belief in the value that great communications can bring to an organization. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being part of a close-knit team. 

For external communications, the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications reports directly to the Senior Vice President, U.S. Strategic Marketing and is part of the Commercial team, with regular interaction with other team members, including the Director of Patient Advocacy and the AlfaSigma Communications team based in Italy. For internal communications work, this senior manager will have dotted line reporting to the Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The successful candidate must be able to perform each of the following satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation:

• Internal Communications 
• Develop an internal communication strategy and plan that engages and inspires employees throughout the organization while supporting Intercept’s values 
• Proactively identify and execute on opportunities to bring forward positive and inspiring communications 
• Execute a cadence of employee communications that is thoughtful and supportive of our overall corporate objectives 
• Ensure internal employee intranet is continuously refreshed to stay relevant and up-to-date, including development of engaging content  
• Lead planning and execution of employee town hall meetings, as well as other virtual and live employee events 
• Assist with writing, editing, and disseminating employee facing communications including communications from senior leadership 
• External Communication 
• Lead development, review/approval, and dissemination of external facing communications, including company press releases, corporate announcements, and presentations, to effectively communicate company news as well as regulatory and corporate milestones.  
• Spearhead Intercept’s communications channels (paid, earned, shared, owned) and content strategy, exploring new channels for engagement and creating content that reinforces Intercept’s mission and values 
• Drive evolution of content and messaging throughout channels 
• Management of all digital communications channels, including corporate website and social media channels, to ensure content is up-to-date, accurate, and engaging 
• Interface with the Director of Patient Advocacy to pull through advocacy activities into internal and external communications 
• Proactively manage crisis communications and issues management, developing proactive strategies and responses to protect and enhance Intercept’s reputation 
• Other Responsibilities 
• Day-to-day point of contact for assigned projects 
• Engage with and direct the work of the communications agency  
• Manage approval process for all communications engaging with key stakeholders including legal and compliance 
• Understand the legal and compliance environment and drive collaboration with the Legal and Compliance team 
• Perform other duties as needed 
• Drive the spirit of “ONE Team” across all functions by supporting a team approach to focus on our patients as our top priority 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 
• Prior experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry; Previous agency experience a plus  
• Ability to work onsite in our Morristown, NJ headquarters office 2-3 days per week (or more as needed to support business needs.)  
• Flexibility for light travel and ability to work occasional evenings or weekends, as needed to support business needs 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific and medical information into clear and compelling messages for diverse audiences 
• Experience using promotional review platforms such as Veeva PromoMats to facilitate legal/regulatory reviews, as needed 
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Learning agility and ‘scalability’ to take on increasing responsibility as Intercept grows
• Consistent demonstration and embodiment of our company core values: Come Together, Be Yourself, Own The Solution, Embrace The Challenge, and Keep Exploring
• Ability to have fun and thrive in a growing, diverse, and inclusive work environment

Benefits

COMPANY CULTURE:

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 and ensuring each member from all dimensions of diversity feels included and has the opportunity to reach their potential. We recognize the power of a diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) work force, and how it enriches the professional lives of our team members. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drives innovation and connects us to the patients and communities we serve.

At Intercept, we foster an environment that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and mutual respect. We never hesitate to lean on our teammates and work together. As we grow, we want to make every effort to provide a safe and open environment for professionals of every background and provide knowledge on how to work inclusively and equitably to make Intercept a great place to work.

Our relatively small size means you partner with accessible leaders who know you by name. This brings accountability and growth, which all add up to more opportunities to learn something new every day. For self-motivated leaders who are ready to make a difference in the lives of patients, Intercept is a great place to be.

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Intercept is a biopharmaceutical company with a mission to build a healthier tomorrow for people living with rare and serious liver diseases. Intercept’s lead product, obeticholic acid (OCA), is a first-in-class farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist marketed under the brand name “Ocaliva®” in the U.S., EU and Canada for the treatment of patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a rare autoimmune liver disease. In 2016, Ocaliva® was the first medication to be approved for PBC in over twenty years, and sales continue to grow.

 Intercept continues to build on our ongoing commitment to people living with PBC by progressing our research portfolio with a novel fixed-dose combination of OCA and bezafibrate. Phase 2 analyses of this combination were presented at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) congress in June of 2023 and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)’s The Liver Meeting in November of 2023. Further, we are leveraging our decades of research and background in bile acids and FXR agonism to expand our pipeline in other liver diseases, such as severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (sAH).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000.  This represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position.  Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range, based on various factors including, but not limited to, experience, skillset, and performance.  

 The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package.  Successful applicants will also be eligible to receive annual bonuses at the discretion of the Company.  Intercept also provides a competitive suite of benefits, including:

• 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
• Parental leave benefits
• A generous Paid Time Off program of 20 days per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 4 paid Personal Days per year
• 2 paid Volunteer Days per year
• Numerous well-being and work-life programs

EEO Statement

Employment decisions at the Company are made without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected genetic information, marital or partnership status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This organization participates in E-Verify (E-Verify's Right to Work guidance can be found here:  https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf).

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