Clinical Scientist/Sr. Clinical Scientist, Oncology

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 Clinical Scientist will ensure the clinical and scientific integrity of clinical trials conducted by Corcept in the Oncology therapeutic area.

Responsibilities:

Act as 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

Collaborate 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 clinical oversight and contributes to 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

Serve as liaison to the commercial team on scientific issues

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

Strong clinical and scientific knowledge

Excellent communicator with proven leadership skills and the ability to interact in a cross functional environment

Comfortable in a fast-paced and nimble small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

Preferred Education and Experience:

Pharm D, PhD, MD or equivalent, preferably with experience in oncology therapeutic area(s)

0-2+ years of relevant clinical development experience is preferred

Relevant clinical research experience in academic settings is desirable

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $156,000 – $200,700; 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.

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Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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