Associate Director, Talent Acquisition (R&D)

Corcept Therapeutics • Redwood City, CA

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About The Position

Corcept is seeking an Associate Director of Talent Acquisition to build lasting teams by hiring people who align with the company’s purpose, principles, and commitment to patients. The role represents Corcept in the talent marketplace and focuses particularly on recruiting for Research and Development (R&D). The Associate Director partners with senior leaders to understand business priorities and talent needs, leads recruitment from end to end, and helps improve recruiting processes as the company grows nationally and globally.

The position also includes managing and developing direct reports and recruiting coordinators, advising hiring leaders on talent and workforce planning, communicating Corcept’s science and employee value proposition to prospective candidates, and overseeing external recruiting agency partnerships. The role is based at Corcept’s headquarters; the posting gives a pay range of $185,000–$240,000, with the final amount potentially varying based on legitimate factors. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive recruiting experience.
• At least 3 years leading talent acquisition teams.
• Proven biopharma industry recruiting experience supporting multiple functions, including R&D, Commercial, and G&A.
• Expertise in applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse, Workday, or similar, and in LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leaders.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions independently.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Talent acquisition leadership experience in a biopharma or life sciences company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with senior leaders, especially across R&D, to understand business priorities and talent needs and shape recruitment approaches.
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process in partnership with hiring managers and HR business partners.
• Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to advance automation and continuous improvements in recruiting processes as Corcept grows nationally and globally.
• Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports and the team of Coordinators to achieve hiring goals and maintain an exceptional candidate and hiring-leader experience.
• Collaborate with HR business partners and advise hiring leaders on talent insights, hiring recommendations, and workforce planning.
• Communicate Corcept’s science, story, and employee value proposition to attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Oversee external recruiting agency partnerships and negotiate service terms when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed