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Clinical Sales Specialist (CS) - Washington D.C. East
$140k – $155k/yr Washington, US on-site full time Apr 21, 2026
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About this role
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 https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcept.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgcastrence%40corcept.com%7C8262d50a280e4da5b72208de91a94917%7Cf75457eed65640339f048a7aedb19388%7C0%7C0%7C639108353411832645%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Yc8odS9%2FPf%2B7kSorJ4ftwNYbnrVi9jKto%2BkzxHyv3ZA%3D&reserved=0.
The CS is accountable for implementing the sales strategies for approved products consistent with Corcept’s compliance standards as well as all applicable legal requirements for those key targeted health care providers and hospital systems within an assigned territory.
Responsibilities:
Build and develop professional relationships with influential high prescribers and thought leaders in the territory to enhance Corcept brand and product loyalty
Leverages expertise and knowledge of the therapeutic disease state, the marketplace, applicable competitors, industry, and cross-functional activities/plans to anticipate and effectively manage business opportunities and challenges
Develops and implements effective customer specific territory plans and communicates insights to internal stakeholders
Prioritizes time and effort to ensure optimal coverage of appropriate physician specialists based on opportunity and potential
Plan and participate in education programs and speaker dinner programs
Manage territory expenses/budget to support sales and marketing activities
Preferred Skills, Qualifications, or Technical Proficiencies:
Proven track record of consistent high performance
Strong ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally
Required to travel up to 100% of the time, including up to 40% overnight travel
Must maintain a driving record in accordance with Corcept vehicle policy
Able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
Requirements:
BA/BS or equivalent work experience
5+ years sales experience required, recent endocrine relationships, specialty therapeutic, hospital, or orphan drugs sales experience highly preferred
The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $140,000 - $155,000; 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.
For information on how Corcept collects, uses, discloses, protects, and otherwise processes personal information and an explanation of the rights and choices available to you with respect to your personal information, please refer to our https://corcept.com/privacy-notice/.
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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Offices: Washington, District of Columbia, United States (Field);