Clinical Scientist/Sr. Clinical Scientist, Oncology

About the role

Corcept is a biotechnology company focused on the science of cortisol, developing treatments for hypercortisolism, oncology, ALS, and liver disease. The Clinical Scientist will ensure the clinical and scientific integrity of clinical trials conducted by Corcept in the Oncology therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

• Act as clinical scientist and subject‑matter expert for internal team members and external contacts related to assigned therapeutic programs.
• Provide training and ongoing input to all members of the clinical team on medical and scientific issues related to the therapeutic field.
• Provide scientific oversight for operational staff, contract research organizations (CROs), and clinical trial sites in all areas related to the therapeutic programs.
• Collaborate in the writing and review of protocols, investigator brochures, study reports, and other clinical and regulatory documents.
• Establish and approve scientific methods for design and implementation of clinical protocols, data collection systems, and final reports.
• Provide clinical oversight and contribute to safety monitoring for ongoing 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‑trial research.
• Participate in regulatory discussions and activities, including filing INDs, CTXs, NDA/MAAs throughout the development cycle.
• Participate in clinical study report conceptualization, development, and writing for global regulatory submissions.
• Work closely with clinical operations, safety, biometrics, regulatory, medical writing, medical affairs, and commercial functions.
• Develop and deliver internal and external presentations as subject‑matter expert for the therapeutic area.
• Participate in the development and review of publications.
• Prepare and monitor budgets in collaboration with clinical operations and R&D finance.
• Serve as liaison to the commercial team on scientific issues.

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies

• Strong clinical and scientific knowledge.
• Excellent communicator with proven leadership skills and ability to interact in a cross‑functional environment.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, nimble small‑company environment; able to adjust workload based on changing priorities.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Pharm D, PhD, MD or equivalent, preferably with experience in oncology therapeutic area(s).
• 0–2+ years of relevant clinical development experience is preferred.
• Relevant clinical research experience in academic settings is desirable.

Pay

The pay range for this headquarters‑based position is $156,000 – $200,700; the final offer may vary based on geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.