Director, National Field Access (Central)

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. 

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The Director, National Field Access leads and managers a team of Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs) in a defined geographic region (Central). This role provides hands-on leadership, coaching, and oversight of all field reimbursement activities for Korlym. This role will ensure the team is operating effectively; meeting performance goals, removing strategic and operational barriers, optimizing workflow, and aligning with overall national field access strategies. The role also serves as the escalation point for complex access and reimbursement issues, working cross-functionally to drive alignment and efficiencies.

This role is both a leader and a doer: part strategist, part troubleshooter, part people developer, and a critical link between national strategy and field execution.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management

Directly manage, mentor, and develop the FRMs in assigned region, providing regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development

Recruit, onboard, and train new FRMs in assigned region; ensure they get ramped up rapidly

Develop and monitor regional metrics (e.g. enrollment volumes, turnaround times, PA and appeal success rates, pull-through) and hold FRMs accountable to targets

Oversee the regional FRM MBO / incentive compensation plan to ensure alignment with national goals and motivate top performance

Serve as the escalation point for issues that FRMs can’t resolve, particularly around complex payer denials, appeals, specialty pharmacy issues, or HUB handoffs

Conduct regular ride-alongs / field visits with FRMs to evaluate best practices, understand account dynamics, and identify coaching opportunities

Operational & Strategic Execution

Translate national field access strategy into actionable regional plans for your FRM team

Periodically evaluate territory alignments, resource allocation, and coverage gaps; recommend adjustments to optimize performance

Use data analytics and field feedback to identify regional access barriers, trends, and opportunities; propose and lead regional solutions or pilots

Lead regional team meetings, forums for shared learnings, and best-practice dissemination

Collaborate with the Senior Director / Director to shape national access initiatives and share insights from your region

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Partner closely with Regional Sales Leadership to align account priorities, pull-through strategies, and access tactics

Coordinate with HUB leadership, Specialty Pharmacies, Market Access, Legal/Compliance, and Patient Services to ensure smooth operations and escalation pathways

Represent your region in cross-functional review meetings, bringing forth region-specific insights, challenges, and recommendations

Interface with internal functions (e.g. analytics marketing, training) to ensure FRMs have the tools, materials, and knowledge they need

Issue Resolution & Escalation Oversight

Monitor active cases across the region for escalations, bottlenecks, and risk of enrollment cancellation or therapy discontinuation

Lead or coordinate regional escalation reviews for high-risk patient cases or payer denials

Ensure best-practice approaches are documented and shared across teams

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

Experience in rare disease, endocrinology, or high complexity access therapeutic areas

Prior experience managing teams of FRMs, Access Specialists, or analogous roles

Experience working in launch or post-launch access environments

Exposure to incentive compensation / MBO design oversight

Deep familiarity with U.S. payer/reimbursement landscape, HUB operations, specialty pharmacy models, appeals, prior authorization workflows, etc.

Proven ability to drive results through others, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and manage conflict

Strong analytics mindset, data-driven decision making, and ability to turn insights into action

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD) preferred

12+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, healthcare, or reimbursement/access roles

At least 5+ years of direct leadership or management experience, ideally managing field teams (FRMs, access, patient services, or related roles)

Ability to travel extensively (up to 60%) within region, with frequent field engagements

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The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $191,100 - $253,900; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

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