Associate Director, Talent Acquisition (R&D)
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 connects candidates with the company’s work. Its primary focus is partnering with senior leaders, especially across R&D, to understand business priorities and talent needs, and shaping recruitment accordingly. The position leads end-to-end recruitment, supports improvements and automation as the company grows nationally and globally, and helps deliver an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring leaders. It also manages and develops direct reports and recruiting coordinators, advises hiring leaders on talent and workforce planning, communicates Corcept’s science and employee value proposition, and oversees external recruiting agency partnerships.
Requirements
- 8 or more years of progressive recruiting experience.
- At least 3 years leading talent acquisition teams.
- Proven track record of recruiting in the biopharma industry across multiple functions, including R&D, Commercial, and G&A.
- Expertise in applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse or Workday, or similar systems, and 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.
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-growth, mission-driven environment.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Talent acquisition leadership experience within a biopharma or life sciences company preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build strong partnerships with senior leaders, especially across R&D, to understand business priorities and talent needs and shape the recruitment approach.
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process in partnership with hiring managers and HR business partners.
- Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to drive automation and continuous efficiencies 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 serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, providing talent insights, hiring recommendations, and workforce planning support.
- Share 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
