Associate Director, IT Business Relationship Management (Development)

The Associate Director, IT Business Relationship Management (BRM) – Development will serve as the primary liaison between the Development function and IT, enabling the delivery of technology solutions that align with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and operational goals. This role is responsible for understanding the needs of the Development organization, translating them into scalable IT solutions, and ensuring continuous alignment between business priorities and IT capabilities in a highly regulated and evolving environment. This role reports to the Senior Director of Business Relationship Management (BRM).  The Development organization includes Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Clinical Research, Clinical Development, Clinical Data Management and Development Operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Support and partner with the Senior Director of Business Relationship Management, drive and oversee key initiatives in a rapidly expanding environment
• Partner with the Development organizations to:
  • Lead the delivery of IT initiatives that meet business needs, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations
  • Translate Development business requirements into scalable, compliant process and technical solutions aligned with enterprise IT standards
  • Oversee the support and performance of Development applications, ensuring consistent service delivery and issue resolution through internal teams and managed service providers
• Oversee end-to-end management of IT projects—including planning, design, and implementation—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable business impact
• Develop and maintain a dynamic multi-year technology and capability roadmap tailored to the Development organizations that address both current operational demands and future growth opportunities, supporting strategic business objectives and evolving regulatory landscapes
• Track and manage the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Development-related technologies, recommending cost-effective solutions without compromising compliance or performance
• Lead a team of managed service providers supporting the lines of business technology needs, including project delivery, solution design, enhancement requests, and support services
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to measure success and ensure accountability across internal teams and vendors
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to ensure seamless delivery of services, efficient communication, and shared accountability for outcomes
• Support change management efforts by identifying process improvement opportunities, advocating for digital transformation, and enabling scalable IT solutions
• Establish clear performance metrics and service level agreements (SLAs) to monitor IT service delivery, project outcomes, and stakeholder satisfaction
• Stay informed of emerging industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to proactively recommend technologies and process adaptations that empower the company during phases of rapid expansion
• Uphold Corcept’s Key Principles by driving collaboration, embracing possibilities, following the data, and leading by doing, ensuring all initiatives align with the Company’s ethics and patient-first principles

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Strong understanding of Development business processes, requirements, and the supporting IT systems
• Managing stakeholders, building effective relationships, including with third parties as appropriate, translating technical language or issues to non-technical colleagues
• Tracking operational needs, end-user satisfaction, productivity measurements, reviewing insights with appropriate stakeholders, identifying improvements and proposed solutions through implementation, sharing wider themes and trends with the Senior Service Partner
• Strong record of accomplishment of delivering complex technology projects successfully, addressing business needs
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to identify and implement technology solutions that align with business goals
• Strong understanding of building and operating a technology support function

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A BS/BA degree in a related discipline is preferred. Training or equivalent experience in IT or business management is beneficial but not required
• 7+ years in experience in life sciences with a focus on IT system delivery
• 3+ years of experience in Program & Project Management, including the Software Development Lifecycle and Computer Systems Validation processes
• Excellent communication skills

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $214,000-$249,000; 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.