Pipeline & Portfolio Market Planning 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 Pipeline & Portfolio Market Planning team in activities related to evaluating the opportunity for new indications across our portfolio. We are looking for an intern with excellent organizational, analytical, 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 the planning, development, and commercialization of pharmaceuticals with the goal of leaving the internship with invaluable skills and industry knowledge.

Requirements

• Analytic skills with aptitude to distill scientific, clinical, and commercial information into clear insights
• Scientific curiosity and familiarity with how pharmaceuticals are developed and commercialized
• Good communication skills; ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a scientific focus preferred.
• MBA in process preferred
• Prior experience in the drug/biotech industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess the market opportunity for one or more new disease areas
• Evaluate key commercial market dynamics, future competitive landscape, regulatory considerations and clinical development pathways
• Synthesize data into actionable insights from various sources including physician interviews, syndicated market research reports, scientific publication and internal expertise
• Build business case and forecast peak commercial opportunity in support of new portfolio opportunities
• Provide support to ongoing pipeline initiatives and strategic projects
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees