Senior Director, Oncology Marketing, Thought Leader Engagement

Summary

Join Corcept Therapeutics as the Senior Director, Oncology Marketing, Thought Leader Engagement and play a key role in launching Corcept’s first oncology product. Reporting to the Head of Oncology Marketing, you will lead external expert engagement strategies and tactics for the Oncology Division. This role requires strong relationship management skills, scientific curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include developing and implementing key opinion leader engagement strategies, collaborating with cross-functional partners, leading advisory boards, and executing disease education symposia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in oncology thought leader engagement and a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry's legal and regulatory landscape. The position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement key opinion leader and digital opinion leader engagement strategies and tactical plans, in collaboration with Medical Affairs, Commercial Data & Analytics, and Sales. Maintain deep knowledge of each expert’s strengths, needs, and influence networks
• Collaborate compliantly with internal cross-functional partners to educate and build advocacy among thought leaders in the gynecological oncology community
• Lead advisory boards, from creation to implementation, and provide insights to the organization
• Lead the development and execution of disease education symposia, product theaters, receptions, and other congress-related activities. Develop the congress plan and budget in partnership with HCP Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and Event Planning
• Develop and execute the peer-to-peer strategy. Determine the appropriate size of the speakers’ bureau and implement the program.  Identify and develop opportunities for innovative peer-to-peer channels (e.g. third-party programs, social media, congresses, round tables), in collaboration with HCP Marketing
• Gather and disseminate insights on current and future market development opportunities through interactions with thought leaders
• Create and own master documents including the KOL playbook, regional conference tracker (in collaboration with Event Planning), and advisory board calendar
• Effectively manage agency partners to produce deliverables within timelines and allocated budget
• Ensure legal, regulatory, compliance, and medical accuracy in all materials and programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and developing a team of direct reports
• Demonstrated success managing external agency partners, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders to effectively implement strategies and programs
• Understanding of the legal, compliance, and regulatory environment in pharmaceutical promotions
• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD) or BS/BA degree with related experience
• 15+ years of commercial experience in biotech / pharmaceuticals with at least 7 years in oncology, including extensive experience building relationships with oncology thought leaders
• Scientific acumen and high scientific curiosity
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of time

Benefits

• The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $234,600 - $276,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education
• The position will be based in Redwood Shores/Bay Area or hybrid with a willingness to be on-site at the corporate HQ approximately once per month