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 wi