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Corcept Therapeutics

Associate Director, Talent Acquisition (R&D)

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In-Office
Redwood City, CA, USA
185K-240K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Redwood City, CA, USA
185K-240K Annually
Senior level
Lead talent acquisition for R&D and other business functions, partnering with senior leaders and HRBPs to define hiring strategies, manage end-to-end recruiting, improve recruiting processes, and deliver strong candidate experiences. Mentor recruiting staff, oversee agency partnerships, support workforce planning, and attract biopharma talent aligned with Corcept’s mission and values.
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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.

We are seeking an Associate Director of Talent Acquisition who is passionate about more than just filling roles. We are seeking someone who is dedicated to hiring the right individuals who align with our purpose, our principles, and our relentless commitment to patients. In this role, you will represent Corcept in the marketplace, connecting top talent to the meaningful work we do every day. Your focus will be on building lasting teams rather than simply driving traditional recruiting metrics.

Responsibilities:

  • Build strong partnerships with senior leaders, especially across R&D, to understand business priorities and talent needs, and use that insight to shape our approach to recruitment
  • Lead the end of end recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers and HR business partner to attract, engage, and hire talent that supports Corcept’s goals
  • Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to continue to drive automation and continuous efficiencies to our recruiting processes as Corcept continues to grow on a national and global basis
  • Manage, mentor, and develop direct report(s) and the team of Coordinators to achieve hiring goals and maintain an exceptional candidate and hiring leader experience
  • Collaborate closely with the HRBPs, serving as a trusted advisor to Corcept’s 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, affirming our appreciation of curiosity and creative approaches that help drive better patient outcomes
  • Oversee external recruiting agency partnerships and negotiation of service terms when needed

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

  • Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leaders
  • Navigates smoothly in an ambiguous environment and comfortable making decisions independently
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and mission-driven environment

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 8+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including at least 3 years leading talent acquisition teams, preferably within a biopharma or life sciences company
  • Proven track record of recruiting in the Biopharma industry supporting multiple functions, including R&D, Commercial, and G&A
  • Expertise in applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Workday, or similar) and LinkedIn Recruiter

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $185,000 - $240,000; 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.

For information on how Corcept collects, uses, discloses, protects, and otherwise processes personal information and an explanation of the rights and choices available to you with respect to your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice link. 

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

Corcept will not conduct interviews via text message or messaging platforms and will not ask you to download anything as part of your interview.  Though we use third-party tools to help with advertising our jobs, please be vigilant in checking that the communication is in fact coming from Corcept.

 

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149 Commonwealth Dr, Menlo Park, CA, United States, 94025

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