Director, Publications Planning

POSITION SUMMARY:

As Intercept continues to build its position as the leader in rare and serious liver disease, we are seeking a Director, Publications Planning. The Director, Publications Planning, is responsible for the development and execution of comprehensive publication plans across Intercept programs and works closely with key internal and external stakeholders to optimize the publication projects, including but not limited to abstracts, congress presentations, and manuscripts.

This position is accountable for oversight of external agencies and consultants, including managing budget and milestone deliverables. This position communicates regular status updates to internal stakeholders and applies disease-area and product expertise to a wide variety of cross-functional projects, including the adoption of publication-related best practices, management systems and processes across the entire organization. This position partners with Compliance/Legal to design, conduct internal quality inspections, monitor, develop and update audit-readiness guidance documents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret and synthesize complex clinical/scientific findings, statistical reports; translate findings and adapt messages for diverse audiences; be responsible for the execution of the medical strategies and objectives into an actionable strategic and cross-functionally aligned publication plan in support of Intercept priorities across liver diseases

• Optimize partnerships to ensure all congress planning activities reflect medical strategies; ensure broad cross-functional alignment and execute an all-inclusive annual publication planning meeting to address and revisit unmet needs, gaps, SWOT, assessment of the scientific/competitive landscape

• Ensure the overall oversight, update, and execution of the strategic and tactical publication plan in alignment with the approved medical strategies, data availability, changes in the regulatory and access landscapes globally and in markets of interest; gain endorsement of the publication plan by governance bodies per company process prior to plan execution

• Develop publication key performance indicators (KPIs) and generate analytic reports related to publication projects

• Oversee the overall publication budget and resource utilization, monthly reporting, forecasts and budget plans; collaborate with Procurement for periodical vendor business reviews and RFP assessments

• Be responsible for the development, maintenance, rollout and adherence to corporate policies, SOPs, WPs describing Intercept’s publication practices; proactively provide expertise and train stakeholders on publication-related best practices and industry trends to optimize adoption

• Support publication standardization to ensure consistent and compliant practices across cross-functional teams involved in publication activities (e.g., Program Teams, Market Access, etc.) and as per company process

• Serve as subject matter expert and demonstrate deep understanding of various disease areas, medical strategies and objectives required to provide input and guidance on matters related to publication planning and data disclosure

• Demonstrate disease state expertise and knowledge of current medical and/or regulatory issues related to company products, provide scientific/clinical direction

• Foster collaborative relationships with academic and clinical experts, publishers, medical associations and other relevant external and internal stakeholders

• Partner with Compliance/Legal to design, conduct internal quality inspections, monitor, and develop audit readiness procedures; understand the legal and compliance environment and drive collaboration with the Legal and Compliance team

• Demonstrate strong stakeholder centricity, ability to influence with or without authority, and execute change management, translating high-level business needs and objectives into actionable plans

• Establish efficient and user-friendly processes to remove unnecessary silos and bottle necks

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Scientific or graduate-level degree (PhD, PharmD, DO, MSc, NP, PA, etc.)

• 5+ years of industry experience in Scientific Communications or a Publication function or agency

• Global pre- and post-product launch experience

• Member of a professional society (ISMPP, TIPPA, MAPS), being CMPP certified is a plus

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and hands-on experience with various management systems (e.g., Datavision, SharePoint, Veeva, etc.)

• Ability to work onsite in our Morristown, NJ headquarters office 2-3 days per week preferred; may consider highly qualified remote candidates with the flexibility to travel as needed to HQ

• Ability to travel (up to 25%) to represent company at medical conferences, presentations, and other meetings

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to prioritize concurrent projects with tight deadlines and operate in a highly compliance-driven environment

• Ability to interpret and synthesize complex clinical/scientific findings, statistical reports, translate findings and adapt messages for diverse audiences

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, to develop credibility with colleagues and collaborators

• Expertise with relevant publication-related recommendations and guidelines (e.g., ICMJE, GPP3, HIPAA, GRDP, Sunshine Act, etc.)

• Excellent leadership skills, promotes motivation and empowerment of others in order to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives

• Proven experience in negotiating and influencing at different levels of the organization

• Proven sense of urgency

• Flexibility of approach and a positive attitude

• 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

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). 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. for the treatment of patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a rare autoimmune liver disease. OCALIVA® was the first medication to be approved for PBC in over twenty years, and sales continue to grow more than five years after its initial approval in 2016.

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 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.

For more information, please visit www.interceptpharma.com.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $200,000 to $245,000 . This represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary 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. 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

• 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, 12 holidays, 4 personal days, and 2 volunteer days per calendar 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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