Associate Director, Pipeline & Portfolio Market Planning

For more than 25 years, Corcept has been singularly focused on the science of cortisol, a powerful hormone that when unregulated, can play a role in a broad range of diseases.

Our commercial portfolio includes treatments for hypercortisolism and oncology, and the company has discovered more than 1,000 proprietary selective cortisol modulators and glucocorticoid receptor antagonists. With advanced clinical trials in patients with hypercortisolism, solid tumors, ALS and liver disease, Corcept is unlocking the power of cortisol modulation to help address some of the most devastating diseases patients face today. 

Corcept is headquartered in Redwood City, California. To learn more, visit www.corcept.com .

The Associate Director,  Pipeline  and Portfolio Market Planning is accountable for  developing  product strategies  across  Corcept’s  oncology  portfolio.  This individual will guide  indication  selection and sequencing, competitive landscape assessments, target product profiles (TPPs), product   proposition,  and long-range financial  forecasting   to inform program-level decision-making .   

Responsibilities:

Lead program-level strategy initiatives to define product vision, optimize lifecycle value, and drive business impact   

Provide integrated physician, patient, and payer perspective in clinical strategy and new product planning initiatives  

Own the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of competitive intelligence and market analysis frameworks that proactively inform program, investment, and governance decisions  

Support cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Medical, Development, and Research, to ensure alignment and strategic continuity across the product lifecycle  

Develop, maintain, and communicate long-range revenue forecasts and valuation models to support program planning and resource allocation  

Synthesize market research, competitive intelligence, and secondary data sources into clear, actionable insights to guide cross-functional and leadership decision-making  

Lead asset assessments and contribute to  due diligence for  potential  business development  opportunities  

Manage ad hoc strategic projects, including global expansion initiatives in partnership with Emerging Markets team  

Model Corcept’s key principles: collaborating effectively, embracing possibilities, following the data, and leading by doing  

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

Proven ability to lead and influence strategic planning efforts integrating scientific, clinical, commercial, and regulatory perspectives

Deep understanding of the drug development process, spanning early through late-stage programs, with experience translating clinical insights into commercial strategy  

Strong market research and analytical acumen with the ability to translate data into compelling executive-ready strategic recommendations  

Experience operating effectively in a dynamic, matrixed environment, influencing stakeholders across R&D, Commercial, Medical, Finance, and Executive functions  

Proven ability to rapidly synthesize information from multiple internal and external sources  

Occasional travel required for corporate and industry events  

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MSc, PhD, PharmD)

8+ years of experience in new product planning, with relevant roles in market planning, business development, corporate strategy, investment banking and/or healthcare strategy consulting considered  

Industry experience within oncology required  

Prior experience working as part of or leading cross-functional drug development teams preferred  

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $215,300 - $253,200; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Corcept appreciates the commitment and hard work of all our team members as we strive to discover and develop novel treatments for patients with serious unmet medical needs.

  Please visit our website at: https://www.corcept.com/

Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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