Manufacturing Intern

Corcept Therapeutics•Redwood City, CA

9d•$26 - $32•Onsite

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. Come spend your summer working with passionate colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the fast-growing biotechs in the Bay Area. Corcept is seeking an intern to support the Manufacturing Team in activities related to manufacturing of clinical trial material and commercial products. We are looking for interns with excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills, who can perform detailed work accurately and in a timely manner. The intern hired for this position can expect to learn various facets of manufacturing with the goal of leaving the internship with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. Viable candidates may come from a variety of skills or interests, including organic chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering, data mining and supply chain. Your work in our team will contribute directly toward the development of novel therapeutic agents and/or growing distribution of Korlym®, Corcept’s commercial product for the treatment of Cushing’s Disease.

Requirements

Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills
Able to perform detailed work accurately and in a timely manner
Proficient in Microsoft Power Point, Word & Excel
Must be able to complete at least 10 consecutive weeks between June and August and it is a full-time internship (40 hours per week)
Must be able to work at our Redwood City office for the duration of the internship, no relocation available
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Review and collate manufacturing data to develop metrics, control charts and analysis to improve manufacturing processes
Support Proven Acceptable Range (PAR) Study protocols, reports and analysis to optimize manufacturing processes
Present metric updates to management and project stakeholders
Maintain current, accurate and complete manufacturing files (hard copy & electronic, as appropriate)
Review regulatory submissions for accuracy and completeness
Handle confidential information and perform duties in strict confidence
Ability to multitask with varying priorities
Other Duties as assigned
Develop strong collaborative relationship with internal groups, such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Analytical Development
Deliver a department presentation at the end of the program
Participate as a member of the 2026 intern team group project that includes a company-wide presentation