Senior Manager, Thought Leader Programming

Corcept Therapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 154,980 - 205,110; Full time

Job summary

Corcept Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager, Thought Leader Programming to drive peer-to-peer education and generate actionable insights. This role involves managing KOL relationships and developing strategies aligned with brand objectives.

Ideal candidates possess a strong background in pharmaceutical or biotechnology settings with a focus on medical education. The position requires exceptional insight generation skills and the ability to interact credibly with thought leaders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience.
• 4-5 years of experience in thought leader programming or medical education.
• Ability to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Drive peer-to-peer education and generate actionable insights.
• Lead development of thought leader engagement strategies.
• Manage key opinion leader (KOL) relationships.

Skills

Thought leader engagement strategy

Insight generation

Cross-functional influence

Educational content management

Scientific and clinical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

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, Thought Leader Programming (TLP) is responsible for driving peer-to-peer education, generating actionable insights from thought leaders, and translating those insights into educational and commercial strategy. These three functions distinguish this role from Brand Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and the Thought Leader Liaison team, and define where the position creates unique value for the organization.

The position requires a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Responsibilities outlined below are not exhaustive; the individual is expected to identify opportunities to improve strategy, execution, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Thought Leader Engagement & Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of thought leader engagement strategies aligned with brand and disease education objectives.
• Develop and manage KOL relationships required to support advisory boards, educational content development, speaker programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Thought Leader Liaisons (TLLs), Speaker Bureau, and conference teams to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across all engagement channels.

Advisory Boards, Steering Committees & Insight Generation

• Collaborate with the Sr. Director, TLP to define strategic objectives and plan advisory boards and steering committees aligned with business priorities.
• Define meeting objectives and discussion frameworks that generate actionable insights aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee end-to-end execution, including cross-functional coordination, RFA development and approvals, advisor selection, faculty management, and agency oversight.
• Lead development of meeting materials and onsite assets (digital and print).
• Lead collection, synthesis, and communication of insights generated through advisory boards, steering committees, and thought leader engagements.
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations that inform brand strategy, educational initiatives, and field execution.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify insight needs and ensure findings are effectively disseminated across the organization.

Content Development & Educational Programming

• Develop, review, and manage educational and promotional materials (e.g., slide decks, training tools, product theater content) to support peer-to-peer engagement.
• Lead national and regional product theater content development, including faculty collaboration, slide reviews, and execution support.
• Ensure educational programming and content are aligned with identified learning gaps, strategic priorities, and evolving clinical evidence.
• Drive educational initiatives and thought leader engagement strategies that strengthen disease-state understanding, inform business strategy, and support organizational objectives.

External Partnerships & Society Engagement

• Identify and manage relationships with key professional societies and third-party organizations.
• Drive collaborations that enhance disease awareness and expand educational reach through educational collaborations, congress activities, faculty development opportunities, and society-sponsored initiatives.
• Establish long-term partnerships that position the organization as a trusted contributor to the clinical community.
• Develop all related content and assets to support each initiative.

Agency & Operational Management

• Oversee external agency partners supporting advisory boards, educational programming, content development, and congress initiatives to ensure high-quality deliverables, strong performance, and effective budget management.
• Manage timelines and workflows across multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Maintain operational excellence across all TLP activities.

Compliance & Governance

• Partner with the Commercial Review Team (CRT) to manage content approvals and ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and company policies.
• Ensure all activities adhere to applicable standards governing promotional and educational engagements.

Additional Expectations

• Travel as needed to support conferences, advisory boards, and thought leader engagements.
• Demonstrate adaptability, ownership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance TLP capabilities and impact.

Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Technical Proficiencies

• Proven expertise in thought leader engagement strategy, including the development and management of KOL relationships in support of advisory boards and educational programs.
• Strong insight generation and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex findings into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment across commercial, medical, and operational teams.
• Experience developing and managing educational content aligned with clinical evidence and strategic priorities.
• Scientific and clinical aptitude, with the ability to engage credibly with thought leaders and translate clinical knowledge into educational strategy.
• Track record of leading complex, multi-workstream projects with competing timelines and cross-functional dependencies.
• Vendor and agency management experience a plus.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience.
• 4-5 years of experience in thought leader programming, medical education, or brand management; endocrinology and/or orphan drug experience a plus.

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this 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.

Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer.