Corcept Therapeutics

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.

This Corcept Quality Systems leader will have primary responsibility for evaluating software projects and determining projects that are most critical for the QA department and cross functional users. This role requires a strategic thinker who can prioritize and propose an appropriate sequence of software projects to ensure the QA department supports the company’s overall objectives.

Additional responsibilities include daily technical operations, project management, resourcing and directing team members. Projects include new implementations, software enhancements and maintenance and other continual process improvements for Corcept. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise (system development lifecycle and computer system validation) software and technical project management talent, and proven leadership competence.

The role will support all Corcept’s quality and GxP operations and require collaboration with stakeholders across all levels of the organization. This will require the ability to recognize business improvement opportunities, evaluate urgency and diligently prioritize the project queue. Candidates should possess effective meeting facilitation skills, proficiency in project prioritization, and stakeholder expectation management. Because QA supports all phases of clinical, manufacturing, and development operations, this individual will need to apply sound judgment in developing practical, risk-based, and phase-appropriate solutions.

This is a hybrid position typically requiring on-site presence 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the prioritization process by evaluating risk factors such as business requirements, project complexity, customer impact, timelines and resource availability
• Oversee software projects including new implementations, ongoing software enhancements and overseeing daily technical operations
• Achieve quality and GxP objectives while effectively balancing competing priorities and potential compliance risks with ongoing projects
• Support cross-functional partnerships by delivering phase appropriate solutions for Corcept’s quality management system
• Recognize and assess opportunities that promote QA’s ability to deliver innovative solutions that support Corcept’s growth and evolving business needs
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts and user license needs in line with Corcept’s growth
• Support Inspection Readiness objectives by identifying risks and implementing fixes or developing risk strategies
• Manage and develop the Quality Systems team, including establishing goals and identifying development opportunities to ensure the team’s capabilities meet Corcept’s future needs
• Implement improvements to GXP Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
• Support regulatory authority inspections, including by coordinating cross-functional partners, in inspection preparation, hosting and responding to observations

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Large system implementations leading cross-functional groups
• Experienced and well versed in System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Working knowledge of Veeva Quality Suite, LMS systems
• Guide and develop team members in a leadership capacity
• Previous hands on configuration experience a plus
• Direct involvement and experience with regulatory inspections and audits
• Acumen and comfort in influencing others at various levels of the organization
• Vendor evaluation and selection process
• Knowledge of principles for software validation and GAMP 5
• Excellent problem solving and meeting facilitation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• BA/BS in a scientific discipline
• Strong knowledge of GCP and GMP requirements including ICH E6, ICH Q9-Q10, 21 CFR 210/211, and specific regulatory authority requirements (FDA, EMA, PMDA, etc.)
• 10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical QA
• Experience working with enterprise systems, integrations and phase-appropriate QMS implementation
• Experience with software budgets

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $186,500 - $219,400; 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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Corcept appreciates the commitment and hard work of all our team members as we strive to discover and develop novel treatments for patients with serious unmet medical needs.

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Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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