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Intercept Pharmaceuticals Cuts 146 Jobs After Drug Safety Concerns

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
146
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~73%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
146 OF 200 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Jersey, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Intercept Pharmaceuticals has laid off 146 employees following safety concerns related to one of its drugs, which was linked to several deaths. The layoffs are part of a broader response to the challenges the company faces in ensuring drug safety and maintaining operational efficiency. This decision reflects the company's commitment to addressing these serious issues while navigating the complexities of the pharmaceutical industry. The layoffs took effect in early October 2023, impacting the workforce in New Jersey.

Intercept Pharmaceuticals cut 146 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 73% of the 200 people Intercept Pharmaceuticals employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at Intercept Pharmaceuticals since October 2023, affecting a combined 438 employees.

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Intercept PharmaceuticalsICPT
Health Care · 200 employees
3
EVENTS TRACKED
438
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 24, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 26, 2025