Director, Key Account Managers

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 Director, Key Account Managers provides national leadership, strategic oversight, and operational excellence for Corcept’s KAM organization. This team focuses on institutional partnerships, disease awareness, screening pathway development, EMR decision-support initiatives, and multidisciplinary stakeholder alignment across complex healthcare systems.

This leader will partner closely with Clinical Specialists (CSs), Thought Leader Liaisons (TLLs), Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Marketing, Medical Affairs, Field Medical, Market Access, and Health Economics teams to ensure cohesive execution and aligned objectives across the field and headquarters.

Responsibilities:

National Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing KAM team focused on institutional strategy and long-cycle execution

Establish strategic priorities, annual goals, and KPIs aligned with corporate objectives

Optimize national account coverage, territory alignment, and resource deployment

Coach KAMs in areas including health-system mapping, cross-departmental engagement, workflow influence, and protocol adoption

Enterprise System Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Develop and oversee Corcept’s national healthcare system engagement strategy

Collaborate closely with CSs, TLLs, MSLs, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Clinical Development, and other internal partners

Ensure consistent strategic planning and coordinated execution across complex institutions such as IDNs, ACOs, academic centers, and multi-hospital systems

Integrate institutional insights into broader commercial and medical planning

Disease Awareness & System Education

Oversee the execution of educational initiatives across key departments, service lines, and leadership groups

Support institutional presentations, system conferences, medical society events, and departmental meetings

Ensure KAMs collaborate effectively with TLLs and CSs to expand disease awareness across multidisciplinary teams

Develop tailored approaches to address unique institutional structures and barriers

Protocol & Pathway Development

Lead national strategy to influence system workflows, including screening pathways, EMR flags, order sets, decision-support tools, and referral coordination

Support KAM efforts to engage operational, informatics, quality, and clinical leadership to drive alignment and pathway execution

Ensure continuity of engagement and reinforcement after protocol adoption to support long-term institutional success

Route research or quality improvement opportunities to Medical Affairs or Clinical Development as appropriate

Insights Generation & Strategy Influence

Ensure KAMs capture high-quality insights related to system operations, barriers, workflow gaps, and institutional dynamics

Synthesize themes and provide leadership with actionable recommendations

Use insights to inform resource development, system strategy, and evidence-generation needs

Operational Excellence & Compliance

Standardize account planning processes, CRM documentation, and communication expectations across the team

Manage departmental budget, training programs, talent development, and hiring strategies

Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory guidance, and institutional standards

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

Strong understanding of large healthcare system dynamics, including quality, informatics, operations, and multidisciplinary practice patterns

Demonstrated success developing or implementing system-level workflows or clinical pathways

Proven ability to lead cross-functional field teams through complex initiatives

Strong insight synthesis and strategic planning abilities

Ability to travel ~50–60%

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree in business, healthcare, or a scientific field

10–15+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare system experience, including 5+ years leading institutional, market access, or key account teams

Experience in endocrinology, cardiometabolic disease, rare disease, or specialty markets

Healthcare system contracting, market access, or quality improvement experience

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $191,100 – $253,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

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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.

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Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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