Job Description

COMPANY SUMMARY:

At Intercept, our mission is to build a healthier tomorrow for patients with progressive non-viral 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. Ocaliva ® was the first medication to be approved for PBC in over twenty years, and sales continue to grow more than four years after its initial approval in 2016.

Intercept has also established the leading clinical development program in advanced fibrosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a disease that impacts the lives of millions of people in the U.S. alone. Currently, there are no available treatments for NASH, and the REGENERATE study of OCA remains the only Phase 3 trial to have generated positive results in the disease. A second Phase 3 trial, REVERSE, is evaluating OCA in patients with compensated cirrhosis due to NASH, with results expected in 2021.

People at Intercept are passionate about patients. You'll see their photos lining our walls and hear their stories in town halls. We're equally passionate about our team and ensuring each member reaches their potential. We brave new challenges together. That's how we find better ways to get things done and break down barriers. It's also how we make it fun to work here.

At Intercept, we foster an environment that celebrates creativity, collaboration and mutual respect. We never hesitate to lean on our teammates and work together. 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. A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is engrained in both our culture and our business. For self-motivated leaders who are ready to make a di­fference in the lives of patients, Intercept is a great place to be.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Intercept Legal department seeks a well-rounded, highly motivated and team-oriented 2L summer intern to work within an exciting and dynamic environment. This is a paid summer internship (May/June - August/September).

The internship is intended to provide a realistic view of what it would be like to practice law in the Company's legal department.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The successful candidate must be able to perform each of the following satisfactorily:

• Assisting with public disclosure and governance matters.


• Drafting and participating in the negotiation of commercial contracts and updates to the Company's templates and playbooks.


• Assisting with the development and implementation of employee training materials.


• Researching and drafting memoranda relating to corporate governance, securities law, regulatory and intellectual property matters.


• Assisting with the maintenance of the Company's intellectual property portfolio.


• Understand the legal and compliance environment and drive collaboration with the Legal and Compliance team


• Drive the spirit of \"ONE Team\" across all functions by supporting a team approach to focus on our patients and customers as our top priorities


• Make Intercept a truly desired place to work

Experience and Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a 2L law student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials and an interest in the life sciences, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.


• Must be able to work at the Company's New York City headquarters for 30-40 hours per week for at least three months.


• Must be a team player with the desire to be helpful in the context of a relatively small but rapidly growing organization.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.


• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.


• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.


• Ability to follow instructions.


• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).


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


• Consistent demonstration and embodiment of company core values: Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Passion, Patient/Stakeholder Centricity


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