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.
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