Senior Manager, Medical Capabilities – Operations (Contract) New Redwood City, C
Corcept Therapeutics Inc, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Senior Manager, Medical Capabilities – Operations (Contract)
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 Senior Manager, Medical Capabilities – Operations (Contract) will serve as the executional engine for Oncology Medical Affairs. The successful candidate will lead both short and longer‑term departmental projects in alignment with key business and team initiatives. This contract role will drive execution of key tactics and deliverables while providing project management and logistical support (budgeting, contracting, analytics/metric reporting, etc.) for cross‑functional activities.
Responsibilities Grants & Sponsorships Operations
Manage the end‑to‑end grants and sponsorship processes—from intake and committee routing through contract execution, and reconciliation—in line with policy and governance
Track status, identify risks, and communicate decisions and requirements to internal reviewers and external grantees
Own day‑to‑day vendor and contract workflows (CDA/MSA/SOW/consulting agreements), partnering with Legal, Finance, and Procurement
Oversee vendor onboarding and PO/invoice processing; maintain accurate documentation, on‑time payments, and audit‑ready files
Data, Metrics & Executive Reporting
Build and maintain operational dashboards and KPIs (including field metric reporting); deliver clear quarterly executive summaries that highlight progress, risks, and recommendations
Translate data into insights that improve delivery, quality, and efficiency across programs
Platforms, Knowledge & Change Management
Govern team sites and trackers (e.g., SharePoint/Box), templates, and SOPs; standardize best practices that reduce friction and speed execution
Lead communication and change plans; gather user feedback and prioritize enhancements that scale with the portfolio
Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies
Proven ability to operate independently and cross‑functionally with senior leaders, field teams, and external vendors; excellent written and verbal communication
Advanced organization and project/program management across multiple complex workstreams; strong problem solving, influencing, and negotiation skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365; experience with content and document management (e.g., SharePoint, Box); comfortable building and interpreting dashboards/metrics
Agile self‑starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities; team‑first orientation with a patient‑first, compliant approach
Willingness to travel (up to 10%)
Preferred Education and Experience
Degree in life sciences, business, or related field
3–5 years in pharmaceutical Medical Affairs or operations
Previous experience in oncology required
Project management certification (e.g., PMP) - preferred
The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $99 per hour – $117 per hour; 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.
Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Corcept Therapeutics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
We also provide a survey on disability status. The list of disability categories includes, but is not limited to, alcohol or other substance use disorder, autoimmune disorder, blind or low vision, cancer, cardiovascular disease, celiac disease, cerebral palsy, deaf or serious difficulty hearing, diabetes, disfigurement, epilepsy, gastrointestinal disorders, intellectual or developmental disability, mental health conditions, missing limbs, mobility impairment, nervous system condition, neurodivergence, partial or complete paralysis, pulmonary or respiratory conditions, short stature, traumatic brain injury, and others.
By checking this box, I agree to allow Corcept Therapeutics to store and process my data for the purpose of considering my eligibility regarding my current application for employment.
By checking this box, I agree to allow Corcept Therapeutics to retain my data for future opportunities for employment for up to 1095 days after the conclusion of consideration of my current application for employment.
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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 Senior Manager, Medical Capabilities – Operations (Contract) will serve as the executional engine for Oncology Medical Affairs. The successful candidate will lead both short and longer‑term departmental projects in alignment with key business and team initiatives. This contract role will drive execution of key tactics and deliverables while providing project management and logistical support (budgeting, contracting, analytics/metric reporting, etc.) for cross‑functional activities.
Responsibilities Grants & Sponsorships Operations
Manage the end‑to‑end grants and sponsorship processes—from intake and committee routing through contract execution, and reconciliation—in line with policy and governance
Track status, identify risks, and communicate decisions and requirements to internal reviewers and external grantees
Own day‑to‑day vendor and contract workflows (CDA/MSA/SOW/consulting agreements), partnering with Legal, Finance, and Procurement
Oversee vendor onboarding and PO/invoice processing; maintain accurate documentation, on‑time payments, and audit‑ready files
Data, Metrics & Executive Reporting
Build and maintain operational dashboards and KPIs (including field metric reporting); deliver clear quarterly executive summaries that highlight progress, risks, and recommendations
Translate data into insights that improve delivery, quality, and efficiency across programs
Platforms, Knowledge & Change Management
Govern team sites and trackers (e.g., SharePoint/Box), templates, and SOPs; standardize best practices that reduce friction and speed execution
Lead communication and change plans; gather user feedback and prioritize enhancements that scale with the portfolio
Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies
Proven ability to operate independently and cross‑functionally with senior leaders, field teams, and external vendors; excellent written and verbal communication
Advanced organization and project/program management across multiple complex workstreams; strong problem solving, influencing, and negotiation skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365; experience with content and document management (e.g., SharePoint, Box); comfortable building and interpreting dashboards/metrics
Agile self‑starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities; team‑first orientation with a patient‑first, compliant approach
Willingness to travel (up to 10%)
Preferred Education and Experience
Degree in life sciences, business, or related field
3–5 years in pharmaceutical Medical Affairs or operations
Previous experience in oncology required
Project management certification (e.g., PMP) - preferred
The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $99 per hour – $117 per hour; 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.
Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Corcept Therapeutics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
We also provide a survey on disability status. The list of disability categories includes, but is not limited to, alcohol or other substance use disorder, autoimmune disorder, blind or low vision, cancer, cardiovascular disease, celiac disease, cerebral palsy, deaf or serious difficulty hearing, diabetes, disfigurement, epilepsy, gastrointestinal disorders, intellectual or developmental disability, mental health conditions, missing limbs, mobility impairment, nervous system condition, neurodivergence, partial or complete paralysis, pulmonary or respiratory conditions, short stature, traumatic brain injury, and others.
By checking this box, I agree to allow Corcept Therapeutics to store and process my data for the purpose of considering my eligibility regarding my current application for employment.
By checking this box, I agree to allow Corcept Therapeutics to retain my data for future opportunities for employment for up to 1095 days after the conclusion of consideration of my current application for employment.
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