Medical Director, Oncology

Corcept Therapeutics

Redwood City, CAFull-timePosted Apr 8, 2026

298K–351K a year

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

l data and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities
• Design and implement Phase I to III clinical studies
• Develop and participate in the writing and review of protocols, investigator brochures, study reports, and other clinical and regulatory documents
• Provide scientific oversight for Company operational staff, CROs, and clinical trial sites in all areas related to the therapeutic programs
• Act as a clinical subject matter expert for both Company team members and for external contacts related to the assigned therapeutic programs
• Establish and approve scientific methods for design and implementation of applicable clinical protocols, data collection systems, and final reports
• Provide medical oversight and 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

Compensation
• The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $298,000-$350,600

Requirements
• MD, board-certified (or eligible)
• Expertise in Oncology
• A strong track record of scientific activity, demonstrated by publications in top tier journals
• At least 6+ years of relevant clinical development experience
• Relevant basic and/or clinical research experience in academic settings is viewed favorably
• Demonstrate strong clinical and scientific knowledge
• Is an excellent communicator with proven leadership skills and the ability to interact in a cross functional environment
• Feel comfortable in a fast-paced and nimble small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Qualifications

  • MD, board-certified (or eligible)
  • Expertise in Oncology
  • A strong track record of scientific activity, demonstrated by publications in top tier journals
  • At least 6+ years of relevant clinical development experience
  • Relevant basic and/or clinical research experience in academic settings is viewed favorably
  • Demonstrate strong clinical and scientific knowledge
  • Is an excellent communicator with proven leadership skills and the ability to interact in a cross functional environment
  • Feel comfortable in a fast-paced and nimble small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits

  • The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $298,000-$350,600

Responsibilities

  • Corcept is seeking a physician to design and implement clinical studies from Phase I to III, focusing on hypercortisolism and oncology treatments
  • This role involves providing scientific and medical oversight for clinical trials, acting as a subject matter expert, and contributing to regulatory discussions and document development
  • The successful candidate will play a key role in analyzing clinical data and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders
  • Design and implement Phase I to III clinical studies
  • Develop and participate in the writing and review of protocols, investigator brochures, study reports, and other clinical and regulatory documents
  • Provide scientific oversight for Company operational staff, CROs, and clinical trial sites in all areas related to the therapeutic programs
  • Act as a clinical subject matter expert for both Company team members and for external contacts related to the assigned therapeutic programs
  • Establish and approve scientific methods for design and implementation of applicable clinical protocols, data collection systems, and final reports
  • Provide medical oversight and 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


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