Associate Director, Talent Acquisition (R&D)

Corcept Therapeutics
Redwood City, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for talent acquisition professionals with biopharma experience who lead recruitment strategies aligned with mission-driven goals.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with biopharma recruiting experience and a track record of building long-term teams
    — “building lasting teams rather than simply driving traditional recruiting metrics”
  • Individuals with leadership experience in talent acquisition teams and a focus on R&D hiring
    — “8+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including at least 3 years leading talent acquisition teams, preferably within a biopharma or life sciences company”
  • Professionals skilled in using applicant tracking systems and committed to employer branding
    — “Expertise in applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Workday, or similar) and LinkedIn Recruiter”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a US-based full-time commitment, as visa sponsorship is not offered
    — “Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis”
  • Candidates should be prepared to work with external agencies and negotiate terms
    — “Oversee external recruiting agency partnerships and negotiation of service terms when needed”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in hiring for R&D and your ability to align with company mission
    — “hiring the right individuals who align with our purpose, our principles, and our relentless commitment to patients”
  • Demonstrate leadership in managing and mentoring talent acquisition teams
    — “Manage, mentor, and develop direct report(s) and the team of Coordinators to achieve hiring goals”
  • Showcase your ability to represent the company’s science and employee value proposition effectively
    — “Share Corcept’s science, story, and employee value proposition to attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Successfully built and managed talent acquisition teams
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies
  • Supported hiring leaders with talent insights
Typical background
talent acquisitionrecruitmenthuman resources

Skills & requirements

Required

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment ProcessHiring MetricsTeam ManagementCommunicationLeadershipProject ManagementStrategic PlanningMarket ResearchRecruiting Agency Partnerships

Preferred

Biopharma IndustryApplicant Tracking SystemsLinkedin Recruiter

Stack & domain

RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionHiringHR Business PartnerApplicant Tracking SystemsLinkedin RecruiterBiopharmaLife SciencesR&DCommercialG&ACommunicationLeadershipProject ManagementFast-paced EnvironmentHigh-growthMission-drivenTeamworkCollaborationMentoringStrategic ThinkingDecision-makingAutomationContinuous EfficienciesTalent InsightsHiring RecommendationsWorkforce Planning Support

About the role

Original posting from Corcept Therapeutics

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.

We are seeking an Associate Director of Talent Acquisition who is passionate about more than just filling roles. We are seeking someone who is dedicated to hiring the right individuals who align with our purpose, our principles, and our relentless commitment to patients. In this role, you will represent Corcept in the marketplace, connecting top talent to the meaningful work we do every day. Your focus will be on building lasting teams rather than simply driving traditional recruiting metrics.

Responsibilities:

Build strong partnerships with senior leaders, especially across R&D, to understand business priorities and talent needs, and use that insight to shape our approach to recruitment

Lead the end of end recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers and HR business partner to attract, engage, and hire talent that supports Corcept’s goals

Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to continue to drive automation and continuous efficiencies to our recruiting processes as Corcept continues to grow on a national and global basis

Manage, mentor, and develop direct report(s) and the team of Coordinators to achieve hiring goals and maintain an exceptional candidate and hiring leader experience

Collaborate closely with the HRBPs, serving as a trusted advisor to Corcept’s hiring leaders providing talent insights, hiring recommendations, and workforce planning support

Share Corcept’s science, story, and employee value proposition to attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, affirming our appreciation of curiosity and creative approaches that help drive better patient outcomes

Oversee external recruiting agency partnerships and negotiation of service terms when needed

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leaders

Navigates smoothly in an ambiguous environment and comfortable making decisions independently

Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills

Enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and mission-driven environment

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred

8+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including at least 3 years leading talent acquisition teams, preferably within a biopharma or life sciences company

Proven track record of recruiting in the Biopharma industry supporting multiple functions, including R&D, Commercial, and G&A

Expertise in applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Workday, or similar) and LinkedIn Recruiter

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $185,000 - $240,000; 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.

For information on how Corcept collects, uses, discloses, protects, and otherwise processes personal information and an explanation of the rights and choices available to you with respect to your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice link. 

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

Corcept will not conduct interviews via text message or messaging platforms and will not ask you to download anything as part of your interview.  Though we use third-party tools to help with advertising our jobs, please be vigilant in checking that the communication is in fact coming from Corcept.

Source: Corcept Therapeutics careers

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