Associate Director, Clinical Operations

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, Clinical Operations will provide expertise and oversight for multiple clinical trials or a clinical program to ensure the trials are conducted in accordance with the protocols, SOPs, GCP and departmental and corporate goals. This role will provide leadership and direction to the Clinical Operations teams in the management of CROs and other vendors. Additionally, this leader will provide Clinical Operations expertise in cross-functional meetings and corporate SOPs and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Good Clinical Research Practice (GCPs) and Corcept clinical SOPs are met throughout the clinical trials/programs overseen by the Clinical Operations department
• Manage cross-functional components of the clinical programs contributing expertise in all operation activities pertaining to the execution of clinical trials
• Ensures that teams have all necessary resources available to execute on plans
• Supervise all study programs
• Serve as a contributing member of various study and program teams (i.e. Team Meetings)
• Provide direction to the CTMs in creating meaningful agendas, documenting and tracking outcomes and deliverables
• Participate in the preparation of study budgets; negotiation of contracts and vendors; supports invoice review through payment
• Generate answers to regulatory queries when assigned by the program management or clinical teams
• Contribute to the development of study protocol to ensure that all requirements are met
• Review informed consent forms ensuring that they are in agreement with the protocols and required elements
• Oversee vendors in conjunction with study managers to ensure ensuring compliance with all protocol and regulatory requirements using appropriate Quality Assurance procedures
• Provide the clinical teams and program teams with information regarding CROs and clinical site performance and recommend remediation when needed
• Contribute to the identification and development of departmental policies and oversees and their implementation
• Define, develop and implement Clinical Operations functional initiatives for role clarity and institution of best practices
• Engage Clinical Operations staff in process development, innovative problem solving, training initiatives as needed
• Practice professionalism and integrity in all actions and in relationships with Corcept management, supervisors, team members, direct reports and vendors. Exhibits and models leadership behavior through communication and appropriate temperament. Ability to have difficult/crucial conversations with tact.  Demonstrated ability to foster and imbue concepts of teamwork, cooperation, self- mastery, and flexibility to get the work done. Maintains composure under difficult circumstances

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Leadership: ability to guide study teams and to coordinate across multiple disciplines to achieve study goals and timelines
• Management: ability to lead staff toward common goals by providing guidance to subordinates and teams based on organizational goals and company policy
• Detailed knowledge of the clinical trials process and of the application of SOPs
• Detailed knowledge of GCP/ICH regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of drug product supply requirements
• Demonstrated leadership skills, especially leadership by influence
• Guides the successful completion of major programs, projects and/or functions. Has extensive experience leading multiple projects involving complex issues and decision-making
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Self-direction in work habits
• Ability to deal regularly with conflict in a direct and productive manner
• Ability to utilize a wide range of c