New · posted Oct 16
Corcept Therapeutics · Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
- Redwood City, CA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Director
Open until filled
The role
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 Associate Director partners with regulatory leadership in obtaining and maintaining regulatory filings and registrations for domestic and international regions. The Associate Director will coordinate activities with internal team members and external parties (e.g., regulatory bodies; vendors; consultants) to maintain up-to-date information on regulatory requirements and product submissions.
This is a hybrid role that typically requires on-site presence three days per week.
What you need
Preferred Education and Experiencenice to have
- Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree (M.S., Pharm.D., Ph.D.) in life sciences (including chemistry, molecular biology, or similar) preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant regulatory experience
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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.
Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficienciesnice to have
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively and to influence
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to balance and manage multiple projects from multiple stakeholders in a timely and quality manner
What you'll do
- Provides team and department leadership
- Manages the company’s interactions with domestic and international health authorities
- Develops and executes regulatory strategies to support the timely approval and lifecycle management of company products
- Leads the preparation, review, and submission of regulatory documents for new products and changes to existing applications, including domestic and international submissions and registrations
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable U.S. and international regulatory requirements, guidelines, and emerging developments. Translates regulatory requirements into practical, actionable plans and follows through to support organizational awareness and compliance
- Partners cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Quality, and other functions to advance development programs and regulatory objectives
- Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure that regulatory submissions and clinical presentations are appropriately organized, accurate, complete, and supported by relevant data
- Provides guidance, coaching, and subject-matter expertise to colleagues supporting assigned projects
- Oversees regulatory reporting requirements for investigational products
- Manages the preparation for, participation in, and follow-up to meetings with FDA and other global health authorities
- Ensures that regulatory documentation and files are complete, accurate, current, and inspection-ready
- Contributes to the development, implementation, and maintenance of regulatory standard operating procedures, policies, and processes
Pay
$215,300 – $253,200 a year
Employer providedThe pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $215,300-$253,200; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.
Where you'll work
Redwood City, CAHybridOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job intelligence
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Live data · October 16, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is level with the US median for Regulatory Affairs roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in California22 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US103 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $215,300 | — | $253,200 |
| California (middle half) | $223,625 | $242,000 | $282,250 |
| All US (middle half) | $210,000 | $235,000 | $264,000 |
This role: Corcept Therapeutics's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Regulatory Affairs roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 16, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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The general path across 295 open Regulatory Affairs roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Corcept Therapeutics's own promotion track.
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What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 25 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership10
- Regulatory submissions5
- Documentation and SOPs3
- GMP and compliance2
- Lab testing and methods1
- Investigations and CAPA1
Company hiring pulse
Corcept Therapeutics on Regulatory Jobs
- 8
- Open roles
- 8
- Distinct roles
- 1
- Locations
By discipline
- Regulatory3 38%
- Quality3 38%
- Compliance & Safety2 25%
By level
- Manager3 38%
- Director2 25%
- Senior & Principal2 25%
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Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs at Corcept Therapeutics
Open until filled. $215K–$253K a year, employer provided.