Senior Manager, Oncology Commercial Learning and Development

Corcept Therapeutics; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Corcept Therapeutics seeks a Senior Manager, Commercial Learning & Development to build and continuously improve onboarding and ongoing training for the Oncology Sales Team. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to translate strategy into effective learning solutions.

You will manage initiatives from development through deployment, oversee the LMS, and ensure content aligns with business priorities in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, and commercial information into engaging learning experiences.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, written communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) like ACTO or Veeva-based workflows.
• Experience with Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, or similar tooling.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and commercial field technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continually improve onboarding curricula for Oncology Sales Team hires.
• Partner with subject matter experts to develop learning programs and workshops.
• Manage learning initiatives from development to deployment with timelines and stakeholder needs.
• Oversee the Learning Management System to organize and deliver content to diverse learner cohorts.
• Maintain training materials through review processes, including approvals and curriculum updates.
• Collaborate with field leadership to identify needs and gather insights for reinforcement.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Performance-based learning

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Facilitation

Presentation

Communication

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

ACTO LMS

Veeva

Articulate 360

Rise

Storyline

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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.

The Senior Manager, Commercial Learning & Development will be responsible for the development, execution, and ongoing management of learning programs supporting the LIFYORLI Sales team. This role will lead the development and continuous evolution of onboarding, ongoing field training, and workshops designed to build capabilities and support execution of key business priorities and will report to the Senior Director, Commercial Learning & Development.

The Senior Manager will partner closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, Market Access, Medical, Commercial Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to identify learning needs and translate business strategy into effective learning solutions. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the LIFYORLI sales team has the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to execute effectively in an evolving marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Leverage existing launch training materials to design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive onboarding curriculum for new Oncology Sales Team hires
• Partner cross-functionally with subject matter experts to develop and execute learning programs and workshops that support field and business needs
• Manage assigned learning initiatives from development through deployment, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder needs are met
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure appropriate learning content is organized, maintained, and available to different learner cohorts
• Manage training materials through review and approval processes, including Veeva workflows, version control, and curriculum maintenance
• Partner with field leadership and Regional Field Trainers to identify learning needs, gather field insights, and support ongoing reinforcement
• Apply adult learning principles across live, virtual, digital, and self-directed learning formats
• Manage external vendors and agency partners, including project scope, timelines, deliverables, and budgets
• Support the development of assessments, certifications, and other reinforcement activities to evaluate knowledge and learning effectiveness
• Model and promote Corcept’s key principles, collaborating effectively, embracing possibilities, following the data, and leading by doing, to build a culture of accountability, innovation, and trust
• Provide consultative support to ex-U.S. teams, sharing U.S. launch training experience, best practices, and relevant resources to help inform the development of market-specific training programs

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies

• Understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, curriculum development, and performance-based learning
• Ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, and commercial information into clear and engaging learning experiences
• Strong facilitation, presentation, written communication, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and independently lead projects from development through execution
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels of an organization
• Experience with learning management systems and digital learning platforms; ACTO or similar LMS experience preferred
• Experience with Veeva or similar pharmaceutical content review and approval systems
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and commercial field technologies
• Experience with learning-authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, or similar platforms preferred
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Familiarity with emerging learning technologies, including AI-enabled tools, and an interest in applying technology to improve learning effectiveness and efficiency
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization and adapt to evolving business priorities

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 3+ years of relevant experience in commercial learning and development, sales training, commercial effectiveness, sales, marketing, or a related role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Experience designing and delivering learning programs for customer-facing commercial teams; oncology experience strongly preferred

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $154,980 – $205,110; 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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