Senior Manager, Scientific Content Development & Medical Writing

Corcept is engaged in the discovery and development of drugs that treat severe endocrine, metabolic, oncologic and neurological disorders by modulating the effects of the hormone cortisol. Since 2012, we have marketed Korlym^® for the treatment of patients suffering from Cushing’s syndrome, a life-threatening orphan disorder caused by excess cortisol activity.

In addition to our commercial product, Korlym, we have discovered a portfolio of more than 1,000 proprietary selective cortisol modulators.  Lead compounds are in Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials for the treatment of patients with Cushing’s syndrome, advanced ovarian cancer, castration-resistant prostate cancer, weight gain caused by antipsychotic medications and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”).  We are about to start a Phase 2 trial in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”).

In 2021, we generated revenue of $366 million and net income of $112 million.

Senior Manager, Scientific Content Development & Medical Writing

The Senior Manager, Scientific Content Development & Medical Writing will report to the Director, Medical Communications and is responsible for the development of high-quality scientific/clinical abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and presentations for marketed product(s). They will lead the development of scientific and/or clinical content for the Medical Affairs department and utilize such content to develop presentations for internal/external audiences.  The Sr. Manager is accountable for the management and prioritization of workload to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables. 

Responsibilities:

Scientific Writing

• Interpret, analyze, and develop high-quality scientific content for publication initiatives (including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and presentations)
• Work with internal program leads and external thought leaders to develop high-quality publications
• Maintain advanced therapeutic area and product expertise through proactive review and analysis of available and emerging scientific/clinical evidence to produce publications that are scientifically accurate, relevant, and timely
• Develop and execute the plan to appropriately communicate/disseminate abstracts, posters, manuscripts, oral presentations, and other documents to inform/educate Corcept personnel and external audiences
• Establish credibility and build trust with external authors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional Team members to produce timely and high-quality publications

Content Development

• Develops unbranded disease state and/or branded/product-specific scientific/clinical content (e.g., slide decks, publications, training materials, monographs) for engagement and education with internal (MSL team, marketing and other Corcept groups) and external (health care professionals) audiences
• Maintains Medical Affairs knowledge on the cutting edge: Conducts on going literature reviews; extracts complex data from scientific literature; manages the data in an organized format
• Assists in the development, enhancement and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and processes necessary to achieve organizational objectives and ensure compliance with external (e.g. government, institutional) regulations and Corcept policies

Preferred Skills, Qualifications or Technical Proficiencies: 

• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills to inform, educate and influence various individuals/audiences.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office
• Intellectually curious and consistently addresses gaps in the knowledge of self and internal/external stakeholders.
• Able to synthesize and clearly communicate information to multiple stakeholders with different needs in a timely fashion.
• Flexible, proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently to manage priorities and achieve results in dynamic and ambiguous environments
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to assess needs, facilitate cross-functional teamwork, manage conflicts, and achieve common “Team” objectives

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Graduate level degree in health sciences, pharmacy, or public health required
• 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry, Medical Affairs, Medical Information, and/or Training role. Proven ability to analyze complex scientific/clinical data
• Experience in endocrinology is strongly preferred
• Proven ability and experience in graphic design
• Proven project and partner/vendor management skills to achieve results based on key performance indicators.

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.

 Please visit our website at: https://www.corcept.com/

Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer