Michael Blash
Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Intercept Pharmaceuticals- Claim this Profile
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Elise Masella
I joined Michael's team in January of 2018 to lead Channels and Content in the Internal Comms organization. Michael is an exceptional leader...one of the rare leaders that is strategic yet able to execute, thoughtful yet acts with a sense of urgency, and rolls up his sleeves alongside his team - whether they're senior, junior, or peers. He made an incredibly difficult transition - joining Merck from outside the company and outside the industry - easy for me, and I can't think him enough. Anyone would be lucky to work with, or for Michael Blash.
Larry Siegel
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michael in my role as one of his organization’s strategic marketing partners; we support his team’s internal employee engagement and communications activities. Because Michael’s team is comprised of communicators representing multiple divisions, priorities, and message platforms, there’s great risk of disjointed, diffused, or misaligned delivery. However, Michael’s outstanding ability to look across a matrixed enterprise and tie the many elements together in a way that makes sense for the business while retaining relevance of content for each target audience has more than overcome this potential obstacle. Indeed, Michael consistently found ways to streamline processes, leverage initiatives across divisions, and weave enterprise messaging throughout divisional communications. He’s also direct, honest, creative and values the spirit of true collaboration and partnership. Whether you’re an outside resource like my agency, or an internal business colleague, what more can you ask for?
Elise Masella
I joined Michael's team in January of 2018 to lead Channels and Content in the Internal Comms organization. Michael is an exceptional leader...one of the rare leaders that is strategic yet able to execute, thoughtful yet acts with a sense of urgency, and rolls up his sleeves alongside his team - whether they're senior, junior, or peers. He made an incredibly difficult transition - joining Merck from outside the company and outside the industry - easy for me, and I can't think him enough. Anyone would be lucky to work with, or for Michael Blash.
Larry Siegel
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michael in my role as one of his organization’s strategic marketing partners; we support his team’s internal employee engagement and communications activities. Because Michael’s team is comprised of communicators representing multiple divisions, priorities, and message platforms, there’s great risk of disjointed, diffused, or misaligned delivery. However, Michael’s outstanding ability to look across a matrixed enterprise and tie the many elements together in a way that makes sense for the business while retaining relevance of content for each target audience has more than overcome this potential obstacle. Indeed, Michael consistently found ways to streamline processes, leverage initiatives across divisions, and weave enterprise messaging throughout divisional communications. He’s also direct, honest, creative and values the spirit of true collaboration and partnership. Whether you’re an outside resource like my agency, or an internal business colleague, what more can you ask for?
Elise Masella
I joined Michael's team in January of 2018 to lead Channels and Content in the Internal Comms organization. Michael is an exceptional leader...one of the rare leaders that is strategic yet able to execute, thoughtful yet acts with a sense of urgency, and rolls up his sleeves alongside his team - whether they're senior, junior, or peers. He made an incredibly difficult transition - joining Merck from outside the company and outside the industry - easy for me, and I can't think him enough. Anyone would be lucky to work with, or for Michael Blash.
Larry Siegel
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michael in my role as one of his organization’s strategic marketing partners; we support his team’s internal employee engagement and communications activities. Because Michael’s team is comprised of communicators representing multiple divisions, priorities, and message platforms, there’s great risk of disjointed, diffused, or misaligned delivery. However, Michael’s outstanding ability to look across a matrixed enterprise and tie the many elements together in a way that makes sense for the business while retaining relevance of content for each target audience has more than overcome this potential obstacle. Indeed, Michael consistently found ways to streamline processes, leverage initiatives across divisions, and weave enterprise messaging throughout divisional communications. He’s also direct, honest, creative and values the spirit of true collaboration and partnership. Whether you’re an outside resource like my agency, or an internal business colleague, what more can you ask for?
Elise Masella
I joined Michael's team in January of 2018 to lead Channels and Content in the Internal Comms organization. Michael is an exceptional leader...one of the rare leaders that is strategic yet able to execute, thoughtful yet acts with a sense of urgency, and rolls up his sleeves alongside his team - whether they're senior, junior, or peers. He made an incredibly difficult transition - joining Merck from outside the company and outside the industry - easy for me, and I can't think him enough. Anyone would be lucky to work with, or for Michael Blash.
Larry Siegel
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michael in my role as one of his organization’s strategic marketing partners; we support his team’s internal employee engagement and communications activities. Because Michael’s team is comprised of communicators representing multiple divisions, priorities, and message platforms, there’s great risk of disjointed, diffused, or misaligned delivery. However, Michael’s outstanding ability to look across a matrixed enterprise and tie the many elements together in a way that makes sense for the business while retaining relevance of content for each target audience has more than overcome this potential obstacle. Indeed, Michael consistently found ways to streamline processes, leverage initiatives across divisions, and weave enterprise messaging throughout divisional communications. He’s also direct, honest, creative and values the spirit of true collaboration and partnership. Whether you’re an outside resource like my agency, or an internal business colleague, what more can you ask for?
Experience
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Intercept Pharmaceuticals
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs
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Feb 2023 - Present
Serve as member of Executive Leadership Team responsible for communications, investor relations and patient advocacy. Serve as member of Executive Leadership Team responsible for communications, investor relations and patient advocacy.
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BlashComm, LLC
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Greater Philadelphia
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Strategic Communications and Marketing Consultant
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Jun 2020 - Jan 2023
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Blade Therapeutics
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Vice President Communications
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2022
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The Medicines Company
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President of Communications
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2020
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BlashComm LLC
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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Strategic Communications and Marketing Consultant
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
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Executive Director, Global Communications
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2014 - 2018
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Executive Director, Corporate Communications
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2011 - 2014
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Senior Director, Global Product Communications
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2009 - 2011
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Director, Marketing - Diabetes & Obesity
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2007 - 2008
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Senior Director, Communications
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2006 - 2007
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Senior Manager, Marketing - Osteoporosis
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2003 - 2006
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Product Manager, Marketing - Migraine
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2000 - 2003
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Manager, Public Affairs
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1999 - 2000
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Zeneca
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Manager, Communications & Association Relations
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1997 - 1999
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Gillespie Advertising & Public Relations
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Princeton, NJ
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Senior Account Executive
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1996 - 1997
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Unisys
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Communications Manager
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1995 - 1996
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RB&T Advertising & Public Relations
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Cherry Hill, NJ
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Senior Account Executive
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1994 - 1995
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Dudnyk
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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1991 - 1994
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Nutrisystem, Inc.
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Public Relations Supervisor
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1990 - 1991
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Education
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La Salle University
B.A., Communication, English (Writing)
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