Associate Medical Director/Medical Director, Neurology

Corcept Therapeutics•Redwood City, CA

2d•$242,000 - $294,000

About The Position

Corcept is leading the way in the research and development of cortisol modulators, molecules that regulate cortisol activity at the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). To date, we have discovered more than 1,000 selective proprietary cortisol modulators. In 2012, we received FDA approval of Korlym® (mifepristone), the first approved treatment for hypercortisolism (Cushing’s syndrome). Today, our team and collaborators continue to unlock the possibilities of cortisol modulation as a way to treat serious diseases. With more than 30 ongoing studies across a wide range of disease areas, including endocrinology, oncology, metabolism, and neurology, we remain dedicated to advancing the possibilities of cortisol modulation. What began as a ripple of scientific truth is now poised to unleash a sea change of discovery representing a fundamental shift in the way we understand and treat disease. As our Medical Director, you will support the ongoing and planned execution of the ALS trials and contribute to new indication selection and clinical development planning for Neurology.

Requirements

Demonstrate strong clinical and scientific knowledge
Excellent communication skills with proven leadership experience and the ability to interact in a cross functional environment
Comfortable in a fast-paced, small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
MD, board-certified (or eligible), preferably in Neurology
2+ years’ clinical development experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or an academic clinical trial unit
A proven track record of scholarly clinical research demonstrated by publications in top-tier journals
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Act as a clinical scientist and clinical subject matter expert for both Company team members and for external contacts related to the assigned therapeutic programs
Provide training and ongoing input to all members of the clinical team on medical and scientific issues related to the therapeutic field in question
Provide scientific oversight for Company operational staff, contract research organizations (CROs), and clinical trial sites in all areas related to the therapeutic programs
Design, develop and, implement clinical studies for the applicable drug candidate, from Phase I through Phase III
Develop and participate in the writing and review of protocols, investigator brochures, study reports and other clinical and regulatory documents
Establish and approve scientific methods for design and implementation of applicable clinical protocols, data collection systems and final reports
Acts 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
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
Prepare and monitor budgets in collaboration with clinical operations and R&D finance
Participate in the management of human resources in a matrixed environment – recruitment, performance management, succession planning, talent management, etc.
Serve as liaison to the commercial team on medical issues