Medical Science Liaison, Endocrinology – Mississippi Region

Corcept Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 172,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Corcept Therapeutics is seeking a Medical Science Liaison for the Mississippi Region to engage in scientific discussions about Cushing’s syndrome and Corcept's products. The role requires advanced medical degrees and extensive experience. Successful candidates will be adept at building relationships with healthcare professionals and providing scientific education.

Qualifications

• 7+ years MSL experience with therapeutic area expertise preferred.
• Strong business acumen and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in scientific discussions with healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Develop and maintain relationships within the medical community.
• Attend and participate in medical conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA)

Job description

Medical Science Liaison, Endocrinology – Mississippi Region

Remote

Corcept is leading the way in the research and development of cortisol modulators, molecules that regulate cortisol activity at the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). To date, we have discovered more than 1,000 selective proprietary cortisol modulators.

In 2012, we received FDA approval of Korlym (mifepristone), the first approved treatment for hypercortisolism (Cushing’s syndrome).

Today, our team and collaborators continue to unlock the possibilities of cortisol modulation as a way to treat serious diseases. With more than 30 ongoing studies across a wide range of disease areas, including endocrinology, oncology, metabolism, and neurology, we remain dedicated to advancing the possibilities of cortisol modulation.

What began as a ripple of scientific truth is now poised to unleash a sea change of discovery representing a fundamental shift in the way we understand and treat disease.

The MSL will represent Corcept to the highest ethical and professional standards and in accordance with guidelines, directions, and policies. The MSL will ascribe to the mission, vision, and values of the Medical Affairs Team. The MSL will demonstrate strong clinical acumen and ability to engage in scientific discussions with TLs and HCPs on Corcept’s therapeutic areas, and products and display the MSL Core Competencies.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in clinically meaningful scientific discussion with thought leaders (TLs) and HCPs to build knowledge and advocacy for Cushing’s syndrome and Corcept’s FDA approved product(s)
• Provide scientific presentations and educational programs to HCPs regarding Corcept’s products, disease states, and clinical trials
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with thought leaders (TLs) and organizations within the medical community
• Proactively or responsively support Corcept products via healthcare professional communication and education
• Respond to medical inquiries from HCPs in a timely and scientifically accurate manner
• Generate scientific content intended for healthcare providers
• Attend and participate in medical conferences and other scientific events
• Able to critically review scientific literature and provide evidenced-based insights
• Capture, analyze, synthesize, and report insights and intelligence from the medical and scientific community in a compliant manner in order to help inform decisions by Corcept
• Support clinical trials, investigator-sponsored studies, scientific communications, publications, clinical and scientific education, advisory boards, and congresses
• Maintain the highest standards of scientific, clinical, and technical expertise in relevant therapeutic area(s)

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Strong business acumen: has working knowledge of the multi-disciplinary functions involved in a company's drug development process, e.g. research, development, clinical operations, biostatistics, regulatory, commercial, etc.
• Exemplifies the following core competencies: intellectual curiosity, managing change, teamwork and collaboration, communication, achieving results, decision-making, and clinical and scientific expertise.
• Excellent project management skills: can prioritize multiple tasks and goals and ensure the timely, on-target, and within-budget accomplishment of such.
• Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must maintain a driving record in accordance with Corcept vehicle policy

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Clinical science degree; advanced degree in medical science is required (MD, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA)
• 7+ years MSL experience with therapeutic area expertise highly preferred

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $172,300 - $253,300; 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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