Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination, Procurement / Purchasing, Inventory Control & Analysis, Supply Chain Management
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 The Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain will oversee comprehensive clinical supply activities, including demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, packaging and labeling plans, depot and site resupply, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will bring deep clinical supply planning experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions to align supply chain operations with Corcept's clinical objectives.
Position may require :10–15% travel.
- Review clinical study protocols and dosing schemas and translate them into Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) demand and supply planning requirements
- Support 9- to 18-month demand and supply forecasting, translating forecasts into clinical packaging and labeling execution plans and implementing depot and clinical site seeding and resupply strategies
- Optimize inventory levels to balance supply and demand and minimize expiry risk
- Identify supply chain opportunities and risks, develop mitigation strategies, and use scenario planning to reduce disruption, strengthen resilience, and ensure continuity of supply during disruptions or unforeseen events
- Perform tasks in systems (e.g., IRT, Veeva, etc.) to facilitate compliant and efficient progression of IMP through the supply chain
- Ensure accurate inventory management and record-keeping at depots through timely reconciliations
- Obtain and review service provider quotes, approve purchase requisitions, and reconcile invoices
- Establish and maintain planning processes and SOPs
- Partner with Logistics management and external partners to monitor and resolve shipping-related issues, escalating matters to senior leadership as needed
- Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and other internal teams to ensure alignment, timely communication, and effective execution
- Ability to manage resources and timelines for complex clinical studies and programs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated capability analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and meet deadlines
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Solid understanding of inventory strategies, shelf‑life management, and supply risk mitigation within regulated environments
- Ability to synthesize data into clear, executive‑level communications and recommendations
- Ability to operate independently with program‑level accountability in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment
- Bias toward action in risk mitigation and developing solutions
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in…
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