Oncology Medical Affairs Intern

Corcept is leading the way in the research and development of cortisol modulators, molecules that regulate cortisol activity at the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). To date, we have discovered more than 1,000 selective proprietary cortisol modulators.

In 2012, we received FDA approval of Korlym® (mifepristone), the first approved treatment for hypercortisolism (Cushing’s syndrome).

Today, our team and collaborators continue to unlock the possibilities of cortisol modulation as a way to treat serious diseases. With more than 30 ongoing studies across a wide range of disease areas, including endocrinology, oncology, metabolism, and neurology, we remain dedicated to advancing the possibilities of cortisol modulation.

What began as a ripple of scientific truth is now poised to unleash a sea change of discovery representing a fundamental shift in the way we understand and treat disease.

Come spend your summer working with passionate colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the fast-growing biotechs in the Bay Area.

The Medical Affairs Intern will support the Medical Strategy team in executing key initiatives that bridge scientific knowledge with strategic business objectives. This role offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration, medical content development and insights generation to support product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities:

• Gain an understanding of Corcept’s oncology pipeline and the specifics of the clinical data for each program
• Gain insight into the various roles within Medical Affairs and other functional groups
• Support planning and content development for an Advisory Board
• Assist in the development of medical and scientific content (e.g., slide decks, literature summaries, FAQs) and post-congress reports
• Gain experience interacting with Key Opinion Leaders through Field Rides, Congress engagements and/or advisory boards
• Conduct literature searches and summarize relevant data to support medical strategy and communications
• Participate in meetings with cross-functional teams (e.g., Regulatory, Marketing, Clinical Development) to gain exposure to integrated planning pertaining to clinical development and commercialization
• Uphold Corcept’s Key Principles by driving collaboration, embracing possibilities, following the data, and leading by doing, ensuring all initiatives align with the Company’s ethics and patient-first principles
• Deliver a department presentation at the end of the program
• Participate as a member of the 2026 intern team group project that includes a company-wide presentation

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with literature databases (e.g. PubMed) is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Great interpersonal skills, enthusiastic, collaborative and able to build relationships within a matrix environment
• Must be able to complete at least 10 consecutive weeks between June and August and it is a full-time internship (40 hours per week)
• Must be able to work at our Redwood City office for the duration of the internship, no relocation available

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing a degree in life sciences, business, or related field (undergraduate or graduate; minimum GPA of 3.0)
• Interest in oncology research preferred, but not required

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $26/hr - $32/hr; 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.

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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.

 Please visit our website at: https://www.corcept.com/

Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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