Director, Oncology Clinical Affairs (MD)

The posting, as Corcept Therapeutics wrote it

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 .

Corcept is seeking a Director, Oncology Clinical Affairs (MD) to serve as a senior clinical associate within Oncology. This role will report to the President of Oncology and will lead high-level clinical and scientific engagement with external oncology experts and serve as a key bridge between Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, HEOR, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory partners. The Director will help shape and execute the introduction of Lifyorli in clinical practice with primary focus in the US market. Th is role will support the execution of our medical affairs strateg y and serve as the primary point of contact with practitioners seeking peer-to-peer interactions to navigate important medical questions . The Director will also support payer-facing engagement leveraging guidelines.

Responsibilities

Clinical Engagement and Support

• Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to support the execution of medical priorities related to product adoption and long-term integration into clinical practice. Serve as the primary clinical bridge between Clinical Development and go-to-market teams, ensuring clinical expertise is available to support Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, HEOR, and Regulatory activities
• Provide clinical and medical/scientific expertise to support medical affairs priorities, tactical planning, internal training, advisory boards, congress activities, and cross-functional initiatives that advance product adoption and integration into clinical practice
• Identify areas of unmet medical need and work cross-functionally to translate scientific insights into practical clinical guidance that supports physicians, patients, and internal decision-making
• Model and promote Corcept’s key principles, collaborating effectively, embracing possibilities, following the data, and leading by doing, to build a culture of accountability, innovation, and trust

Scientific Engagement and External Leadership

• Lead high-level peer-to-peer scientific interactions with oncology experts, key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinical researchers, academic centers, and other external medical stakeholders
• Build credibility through balanced scientific exchange around the company’s assets, disease areas, emerging data

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nvironment, health technology assessment (HTA) considerations, payer evidence needs, and the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry

• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex clinical concepts clearly to internal and external audiences
• Collaborative, cross-functional leadership style with sound judgment, scientific rigor, and the ability to operate effectively in a launch-focused, evolving environment
• Ability to travel 25-30% or as needed
• MD required
• Oncology experience required; gynecologic oncology experience preferred
• 3-5+ years of relevant oncology practice (including fellowship)
• Experience engaging oncology experts, interpreting clinical evidence, and translating complex data into clear scientific and clinical communications

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $209,100 – $307,600 ; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

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