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Corcept Therapeutics INC

Senior Director, Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance Science

Redwood City, California, United States Posted 2 months ago

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Feb 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Corcept Therapeutics INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Director, Clinical Patient Safety & PV Ops” (Regulatory Affairs Managers) in CA: $245k–$245k, median $245k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Feb 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Corcept Therapeutics INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
1 certified filing for “Director, Clinical Patient Safety & PV Ops” (Regulatory Affairs Managers) in CA: $245k–$245k, median $245k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the 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 www.corcept.com . The Sr Director, Patient Safety & PV Science will report to the Head of Safety Science and is responsible for safety monitoring of assigned Corcept products (investigational and marketed), with core safety deliverables related to safety governance, signal detection/management, and periodic and aggregate reporting. This role demonstrates a high level of strategic thinking and may take on a SME role for one or more PSPV process. The Sr Director collaborates with PSPV team members to manage key safety surveillance activities, safety analyses, risk management and safety document deliverables. This role also engages and collaborates cross-functionally to execute on the corporate development strategy. Responsibilities: Safety Data Analysis & Signal Detection: • Develop and maintain strategies for signal detection and risk management across clinical and post-marketing settings to monitor and define the safety profile for Corcept products • Lead proactive safety data reviews and analyses using appropriate data sources, including case series reviews, data summaries and/or AE trend evaluations • Collaborate with safety physicians on signal detection and risk management activities • Review of medical and scientific literature to support signal detection and aggregate reporting • Provide safety input to statistical analysis plans, data analysis visualizations, and documents requiring in-depth safety analysis to ensure consistent presentation of safety and risk management topics across regulatory documents Safety Documentation & Reporting: • Create and maintain product core safety information, including risk management plans (RMPs) and company core data sheets (CCDSs) • Lead the preparation and development of global periodic aggregate safety reports • Contribute to and review safety sections of clinical documents, including Investigator’s brochure (IB), clinical study protocols, and clinical study reports Cross-Functional Collaboration: • Facilitate cross-functional safety governance activities to ensure alignment of safety strategy and decision-making • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across functions to support the development and execution of product safety strategies Regulatory & External Engagement: • Work closely with safety physicians and cross-functional stakeholders to present safety data and provide expertise during key meetings (e.g., Health Authorities, Data Safety Monitoring Boards, Investigators) • Lead/contribute to health authority or other safety related query responses for Corcept products Leadership & Team Development: • Coach and mentor team members in applying safety expertise across Corcept product development and lifecycle activities • Oversee PV vendor performance and drive continuous process improvement. Inspection Readiness: • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for relevant PSPV Science processes Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies: • Ability to work in a dynamic environment to meet corporate and patient needs • Excellent

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