Vice President, Neurology

About the role

For more than 25 years, Corcept has been singularly focused on the science of cortisol, a powerful hormone that when unregulated, can play a role in a broad range of diseases.

Our commercial portfolio includes treatments for hypercortisolism and oncology, and the company has discovered more than 1,000 proprietary selective cortisol modulators and glucocorticoid receptor antagonists. With advanced clinical trials in patients with hypercortisolism, solid tumors, ALS and liver disease, Corcept is unlocking the power of cortisol modulation to help address some of the most devastating diseases patients face today.

Corcept is headquartered in Redwood City, California. To learn more, visit www.corcept.com.

The Vice President, Neurology will be responsible for leading the Neurology Clinical Development team and portfolio. They will be accountable for the planning, management, and execution of the clinical development program, as well as the lifecycle management program.

Responsibilities:

Steer the direction for the current and future Neurology portfolio at Corcept

Lead the design, planning, and execution of clinical development and translational research plans designed in support of bringing Corcept’s neurology molecules to patients

Partner effectively with key stakeholders on the senior management team, operations, marketing, and sales to generate buy-in and execute product development

Prepare and be accountable for study and research budgets for the neurology program in collaboration with clinical operations and R&D finance

Conceive, implement, and lead validation studies for companion diagnostic products with internal and external collaborators. Participate in data generation and analysis and clinical study report conceptualization, development, and writing to support global regulatory submissions

Participate in appropriate regulatory discussion and activities, including the preparation and filing of IND’s, CTXs, NDA/MAAs, throughout the development cycle

Work closely and collaboratively with other functions, e.g., clinical operations, safety, biometrics, regulatory, medical writing, medical affairs, and commercial

Interact with key opinion leaders on collaborative research and development projects and validation studies

Manage, synthesize, and incorporate feedback from key opinion leaders, scientific and medical advisory board members, key customers, and other members of the research and development team to maintain a forward-looking strategic plan

Build relationships with key clinical customers

Publish and speak at conferences on our neurology research and study results

Skills, Qualifications, and Technical Proficiencies:

Confident presenting plans, strategies, and results to senior management

Proven direct and indirect leadership skills with the ability to attract, develop, and inspire a team, bridging and enhancing cooperative working relationships

Proven ability to lead and execute clinical studies in collaboration with medical groups, institutions

Strong interpersonal, communications, planning, and execution skills

Always operate within Compliance Guidelines

Preferred Education and Experience:

MD required, preferably with board certification in neurology or international equivalent

10+ years of clinical development experience in neurology at a pharma and/or biotech company

5+ years in a senior leadership position

Travel required

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $392,000 – $450,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. For information on how Corcept collects, uses, discloses, protects, and otherwise processes personal information and an explanation of the rights and choices available to you with respect to your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice link.

Corcept appreciates the commitment and hard work of all our team members as we strive to discover and develop novel treatments for patients with serious unmet medical needs.

Please visit our website at: https://www.corcept.com/

Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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