Director, Thought Leader Liaisons

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 Director, Thought Leader Liaisons is responsible for national leadership, strategic planning, and execution excellence for Corcept’s TLL organization. This team engages thought leaders across endocrinology, diabetology, cardiology, nephrology, radiology, endocrine surgery, and other specialties to advance disease-state awareness, scientific education, and clinical insight generation. The Director partners extensively with Key Account Managers (KAMs), Clinical Specialists (CSs), Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Marketing, Field Medical, and Medical Affairs to ensure coordinated execution, consistent scientific engagement, and strong alignment with organizational priorities. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing national TLL team grounded in scientific excellence and collaboration Establish strategic priorities, objectives, and KPIs aligned to corporate goals Strengthen capabilities in scientific exchange, KOL engagement, insight capture, meeting facilitation, and peer-level clinical discussion Ensure consistent field standards and best practices National Thought-Leader Strategy & Cross-Functional Alignment Design and implement Corcept’s national thought-leader engagement strategy across multiple specialties Partner closely with KAMs, CSs, MSLs, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Clinical Development, and Field Medical to ensure alignment of field activities Integrate TLL insights into broader internal planning and cross-functional strategy development Scientific Exchange & Product Education Ensure TLLs conduct scientifically meaningful, evidence-based discussions with thought leaders Oversee readiness for discussions covering disease-state fundamentals, cortisol biology, clinical trends, and the mechanism and FDA-approved use of Korlym Ensure TLLs appropriately triage advanced inquiries to internal experts as needed Speaker & Advisor Strategy Lead national strategy for identification, evaluation, and development of external speakers and advisors Oversee TLL nomination of potential speakers and ensure nominations reflect scientific expertise and strategic value Partner with Marketing and Medical Affairs on scientific content, speaker development, and training initiatives Thought Leadership Initiatives & Scientific Events Direct planning and execution of advisory boards, scientific roundtables, symposia, and webinars Oversee TLL presence and coordinated engagement at national and regional congresses Develop frameworks for engaging emerging and established thought leaders Insights Generation & Strategic Recommendations Ensure timely, accurate insight capture using approved systems (e.g., SteepRock OLMS) Aggregate themes and deliver actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders Identify emerging opportunities and unmet needs in screening, diagnosis, and clinical practice Operational Excellence & Compliance Maintain consistent reporting, planning processes, CRM documentation, and field activity standards Manage departmental budget, talent acquisition, onboarding, and ongoing professional development Ensure alignment with internal policies and external regulatory guidance Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies: Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access Expertise in speaker bureau development, advisory boards, or scientific education initiatives Strong insight-generation and strategic thinking capabilities Ability to travel 50–60% Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree; advanced scientific or healthcare degree strongly preferred 10–15+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals or biotech, with 5+ years leading field-based scientific or thought-leader engagement teams Strong experience in endocrinology, cardiometabolic disease, or related specialties Experience in rare disease or specialty care The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $191,100 - $253,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. #LI-Remote Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 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