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Corcept Therapeutics

develops cortisol-modulating therapies for Cushing's syndrome

Associate Director of Talent Acquisition - Talent Acquisition, R&D

Generalist RecruitingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRedwood City, CA, USA$185k - $240kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leaders.
  • Ability to navigate an ambiguous environment and make decisions independently.
  • Expertise in applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse or Workday, or similar systems, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
  • At least 8 years of progressive recruiting experience, including at least 3 years leading talent acquisition teams.
  • Proven track record of recruiting in the biopharma industry while supporting multiple functions, including R&D, Commercial, and G&A.

Responsibilities

  • Build strong partnerships with senior leaders, especially across R&D, to understand business priorities and talent needs, and use that insight to shape the recruitment approach.
  • Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers and the HR business partner to attract, engage, and hire talent that supports Corcept’s goals.
  • Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to continue driving automation and continuous efficiencies in recruiting processes as Corcept grows nationally and globally.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports and the team of coordinators to achieve hiring goals and maintain an exceptional candidate and hiring leader experience.
  • Collaborate closely with HR business partners as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, providing talent insights, hiring recommendations, and workforce planning support.
  • Share Corcept’s science, story, and employee value proposition to attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Oversee external recruiting agency partnerships and negotiate service terms when needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Experience in a biopharma or life sciences company preferred.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and mission-driven environment.

About the Company

Corcept Therapeutics

develops cortisol-modulating therapies for Cushing's syndrome

Corcept Therapeutics develops and commercializes cortisol modulators to treat disorders caused by abnormal cortisol levels. Its core product, Korlym (mifepristone), blocks cortisol’s action by acting as a cortisol receptor antagonist and is approved for hypercortisolism in Cushing’s syndrome. The company differentiates itself with a dedicated focus on cortisol modulation, an extensive pipeline of proprietary molecules, and ongoing development beyond Korlym. Its goal is to improve outcomes for patients with cortisol-related disorders by expanding access to effective therapies and advancing new treatments.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Menlo Park, CA
Founded
1998

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