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Corcept Therapeutics · 22 hours ago

Associate Director, IT Business Relationship Management (Development)

Redwood City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$214K/yr - $249K/yr

7+ years exp

Corcept Therapeutics is a leader in the research and development of cortisol modulators, with a commitment to advancing treatments for serious diseases. The Associate Director, IT Business Relationship Management – Development will act as the primary liaison between the Development function and IT, ensuring that technology solutions align with business strategy and regulatory requirements while overseeing IT initiatives and project management.

BiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support and partner with the Senior Director of Business Relationship Management, drive and oversee key initiatives in a rapidly expanding environment

Partner with the Development organizations to:

Lead the delivery of IT initiatives that meet business needs, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations

Translate Development business requirements into scalable, compliant process and technical solutions aligned with enterprise IT standards

Oversee the support and performance of Development applications, ensuring consistent service delivery and issue resolution through internal teams and managed service providers

Oversee end-to-end management of IT projects—including planning, design, and implementation—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable business impact

Develop and maintain a dynamic multi-year technology and capability roadmap tailored to the Development organizations that address both current operational demands and future growth opportunities, supporting strategic business objectives and evolving regulatory landscapes

Track and manage the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Development-related technologies, recommending cost-effective solutions without compromising compliance or performance

Lead a team of managed service providers supporting the lines of business technology needs, including project delivery, solution design, enhancement requests, and support services

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to measure success and ensure accountability across internal teams and vendors

Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to ensure seamless delivery of services, efficient communication, and shared accountability for outcomes

Support change management efforts by identifying process improvement opportunities, advocating for digital transformation, and enabling scalable IT solutions

Establish clear performance metrics and service level agreements (SLAs) to monitor IT service delivery, project outcomes, and stakeholder satisfaction

Stay informed of emerging industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to proactively recommend technologies and process adaptations that empower the company during phases of rapid expansion

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

Qualification

IT project managementTechnology solutions alignmentStakeholder managementLife sciences experienceSoftware Development LifecycleProcess improvementCommunicationTeam leadership

Required

Strong understanding of Development business processes, requirements, and the supporting IT systems

Managing stakeholders, building effective relationships, including with third parties as appropriate, translating technical language or issues to non-technical colleagues

Tracking operational needs, end-user satisfaction, productivity measurements, reviewing insights with appropriate stakeholders, identifying improvements and proposed solutions through implementation, sharing wider themes and trends with the Senior Service Partner

Strong record of accomplishment of delivering complex technology projects successfully, addressing business needs

Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to identify and implement technology solutions that align with business goals

Strong understanding of building and operating a technology support function

A BS/BA degree in a related discipline is preferred. Training or equivalent experience in IT or business management is beneficial but not required

7+ years in experience in life sciences with a focus on IT system delivery

3+ years of experience in Program & Project Management, including the Software Development Lifecycle and Computer Systems Validation processes

Excellent communication skills