Associate Director, Scientific Publications

Redwood City, California, United States

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.

The Associate Director, Scientific Publications, will provide expert scientific and medical writing support, focusing on publication strategy and execution for Oncology Medical Affairs-led publications in tandem with Clinical Development-led publication strategy and execution. Responsibilities include developing publication strategies, collaborating on science-driven communication platforms, and producing high-quality scientific abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.

Responsibilities:

Publication Strategy & Management

  • Lead and manage the execution of the Oncology Medical Affairs-driven publication plan, inclusive of disease state articles, reviews, case reports with a marketed product, health economics, and real-world analyses, as well as enclosures of clinical publications
  • Collaborate, establish credibility, and build trust with internal strategy teams, program leads, and external PIs/KOLs to develop timely, high-quality, and high-impact publications (including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and presentations) for studies that are accurate, timely, and aligned with medical objectives
  • Ensure publications are developed, reviewed, and approved in compliance with corporate policies and industry guidelines (e.g. ICMJE, GPP 2022) and be accountable for timeline development, budget, vendor & database management, and cross-functional publication activities
  • Contribute to the development and evolution of oncology publication strategies, including scientific communication platforms and data generation plans; lead the cross-functional development of the Oncology Medical Affairs-driven publication plan
  • Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and gap analyses to inform publication strategies and identify opportunities to address unmet scientific and educational needs
  • Actively participate in and help facilitate cross-functional Publication Team and Publication Review Team meetings, ensuring alignment and forward progress on key deliverables

Medical Communications

  • Serve as a scientific subject matter expert by maintaining deep knowledge of the therapeutic area, product landscape, and relevant clinical data to inform Oncology Medical Affairs strategies across launch planning, post-launch activities, and publication priorities
  • Partner with Clinical Development and cross-functional teams to support pre- and post-launch activities, including data dissemination planning and training on newly published data
  • Provide strategic and on-site support at key scientific meetings and congresses, including poster management, presentation reviews, and session coverage reporting
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance by reviewing materials against source data and providing scientific validation support for external and internal documents

Policies and Procedures

  • Maintain familiarity with current industry practices and regulatory requirements, and guidelines that affect medical writing and publications
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of publication-related policies, procedures, and operational processes to support organizational objectives and ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory expectations
  • Uphold Corcept’s Key Principles by driving collaboration, embracing possibilities, following the data, and leading by doing, ensuring all initiatives align with the Company’s ethics and patient-first principles

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment involving internal stakeholders and external scientific experts
  • Demonstrated agility in adapting to evolving business needs, priorities, and responsibilities while maintaining focus on key deliverables
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, even in ambiguous or shifting contexts
  • Advanced skills in data analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and scientific writing with exceptional attention to detail and editorial accuracy
  • Effective problem-solving, influencing, and negotiation skills to build productive working relationships across functions and with external thought leaders
  • Proven ability to write, edit, and prepare scientific publications (abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts) for diverse audiences, including scientists, physicians, patients, payers, and others
  • Proficient with online literature searches using a variety of professional tools/databases
  • Advanced proficiency with EndNote (or equivalent), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, publication submission platforms, document management systems (eg, Box, SharePoint) and publication tracking databases (eg, PubsHub, Datavision)
  • Willingness to travel for conferences and professional meetings (~20%)

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Advanced scientific degree (e.g. M.S., Ph.D., PharmD) preferred
  • 8+ years of related work experience in the pharmaceutical industry in medical affairs, publications, and/or medical communications
  • Knowledge of GPP 2022 and ICMJE industry guidelines (CMPP certification desired)
  • Experience in publication planning
  • Previous experience in oncology required
  • Experience with publication extenders and plain language summaries preferred but not required

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $172,300 - $253,300; 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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