Senior Medical Director, Oncology
Corcept Therapeutics
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Redwood City, CA · Posted March 6, 2026
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About the job
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 .
Responsibilities:
Design and implement Phase I to III clinical studies
Develop and participate in the writing and review of protocols, investigator brochures, study reports and other clinical and regulatory documents
Provide scientific oversight for Company operational staff, CROs, and clinical trial sites in all areas related to the therapeutic programs
Act as a clinical subject matter expert for both Company team members and for external contacts related to the assigned therapeutic programs
Establish and approve scientific methods for design and implementation of applicable clinical protocols, data collection systems and final reports
Act to provide medical oversight and safety monitoring for ongoing clinical trials including participation in SAE reporting and serving on the safety committee
Play a key role in the analysis, interpretation and delivery of high-quality clinical data
Interact with principal investigators and opinion leaders to facilitate clinical trials research
Participate in appropriate regulatory discussion and activities, including the filing of IND’s, CTXs, NDA/MAAs, throughout the development cycle
Provide training and ongoing input to all members of the clinical team on medical and scientific issues related to the therapeutic field in question
Participate in clinical study report conceptualization, development and writing for global regulatory submissions
Work closely and collaboratively with other functions, e.g. clinical operations, safety, biometrics, regulatory, medical writing, medical affairs and commercial
Develop and give internal and external presentations as subject matter expert for the therapeutic area
Participate in the development and review of publications
Participate in the management of human resources in a matrixed environment – recruitment, performance management, succession planning, talent management, etc.
Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:
Demonstrate strong clinical and scientific knowledge
Is an excellent communicator with proven leadership skills and the ability to interact in a cross functional environment
Feel comfortable in a fast-paced and nimble small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
Preferred Education and Experience:
MD, board-certified (or eligible)
Expertise in Oncology
A strong track record of scientific activity, demonstrated by publications in top tier journals
At least 6+ years of relevant clinical development experience
Relevant basic and/or clinical research experience in academic settings is viewed favorably
The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $298,000-$350,600; 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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