Director, Pharmacovigilance Operations and Engagement

TLDR

Act as a strategic partner to Medical Affairs, Quality, Legal, and Commercial teams while overseeing compliance and operational excellence in pharmacovigilance initiatives.

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.

This will serve as the PSPV lead for cross-functional activities and commercial initiatives, ensuring successful product launch and lifecycle management with patient safety integrated throughout the organization. This highly visible role will act as a strategic partner to Medical Affairs, Quality, Legal, and Commercial teams, driving operational and compliance excellence across all touchpoints. This is a hybrid role typically requiring on-site presence at least 3 days per week at company headquarters in Redwood City.

Responsibilities:

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Build strategic partnerships and alignment of patient safety objectives and deliverables with internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs, Quality, Legal, Commercial) and external vendors/partners
  • Establish and lead cross functional governance forum with PSPV, Medical Affairs, Quality, Legal, Commercial to review all commercial initiatives/activities for cross functional planning and execution
  • Act as the Safety Lead for implementation and oversight of call center and commercial programs (e.g., specialty pharmacies, patient support programs, market research, distributors, etc.) including:
    • Reviewing vendor agreements and program materials to ensure inclusion of safety-related reporting requirements and deliverables
    • Ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place for reporting safety information to Corcept in compliance with binding obligations and global reporting timelines
    • Developing and coordinating adverse event reporting training
    • Overseeing reconciliation processes between vendors and internal PV systems to ensure completeness and accuracy of safety data
    • Ensuring appropriate quality controls are in place for the call center and commercial programs, including source data verification and quality sampling of safety data
    • Maintaining tracking of vendors/providers for the pharmacovigilance system master file
    • Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs to integrate key safety messages into scientific communications and materials

Compliance & Quality Oversight:

  • Contribute to review of deviations and CAPAs for commercial programs and call center
  • Monitor and report compliance key performance indicators for commercial programs and call center to PSPV compliance lead
  • Support audit and inspection readiness, including being the PSPV SME for commercial programs and call center activities

Strategic Planning & Process Optimization:

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and technology solutions to enhance PV systems and workflows
  • Stay current with evolving global PV regulations and assess impact on organizational practices
  • Support development of PV strategies aligned with corporate objectives and patient safety goals

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment to meet patient and corporate needs
  • Deep knowledge of global PV regulations (ICH, GVP, FDA, EMA)
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence commercial strategies
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in safety database systems (e.g., Argus) and electronic reporting requirements
  • Able to travel for up to 10% of time

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Degree in Healthcare or Life Sciences; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years in pharmacovigilance biopharma
  • 5+ years in leadership roles with cross-functional and commercial exposure
  • Experience with vendor management and regulatory inspections

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $240,000- $280,000; 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.

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

Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Corcept Therapeutics specializes in the research and development of cortisol modulators, focusing on selective glucocorticoid receptor antagonists that regulate cortisol levels. We are dedicated to unlocking new treatment avenues for serious diseases across various fields, including endocrine disorders, oncology, and metabolic conditions. With a strong pipeline of innovative therapies and FDA-approved products, we aim to fundamentally change how these conditions are managed.

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$240,000 – $280,000 per year
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