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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our client is seeking a Senior Medical Director in New Jersey, NJ/ Hybrid.

Role Description

• 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

Skills & 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:
• Must be able to work onsite in the Morristown, NJ office on a hybrid basis
• 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/Other Compensation:

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and PTO.

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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