Director/Sr Director, Legal

The Director/Sr Director, Legal at Corcept is responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice covering various aspects of pharmaceutical sales and promotion, ensuring compliance with laws, and overseeing training regarding ethical standards of business conduct. The role also includes drafting and negotiating contracts with third parties while collaborating closely with various business teams to mitigate compliance risks.

Candidates for the Director/Senior Director, Legal position at Corcept should possess active licensure with the California Bar or acceptable out-of-state bar, along with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory laws. A minimum of 10 years of legal experience in the healthcare regulatory or pharmaceutical sector, coupled with strong contract negotiation skills, is also essential.

The legal team at Corcept engages closely with various business functions, providing essential legal support for a range of projects that impact different areas of the business. This collaborative engagement ensures that legal considerations are integrated into the company’s strategies and business objectives, fostering a cohesive work environment.

For the Director/Senior Director, Legal position at Corcept, exceptional written and verbal communication skills are crucial, along with the ability to offer practical and timely legal advice. High emotional intelligence and a self-driven approach to problem-solving will greatly benefit candidates in this dynamic role.

The role is primarily onsite, requiring a presence in the office for about three days a week. Working at Corcept means being part of a vibrant and innovative culture that champions collaboration across teams, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose as you support critical business functions.

When answering this question, focus on a specific instance where time constraints were tight. Explain the situation, the legal advice you provided, and the outcome, emphasizing how you managed to balance urgency with thoroughness.

Describe your process for contract negotiations, including preparation, understanding the needs of both parties, and strategies for arriving at a mutually beneficial agreement. Highlight any specific tools or techniques you find useful.

Discuss the measures you implement to maintain compliance, including staff training, policy development, and regular audits. Giving real examples can make your answer stronger.

Provide an example where you faced a conflict, how you approached it diplomatically, and what the resolutions were. Emphasize your ability to find common ground and ensure both compliance and business objectives.

Explain your familiarity with FDA regulations, any specific experiences you've had in navigating these regulations, and how you stay updated on changes that could impact the business.

Discuss the various resources you use to keep updated, such as attending relevant legal seminars, reading industry publications, participating in professional networks, and continuous training.

Share a specific instance where working with another department led to a successful project outcome. Highlight your role in facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

Explain your time management strategies, such as assessing urgency and importance, delegating when appropriate, and maintaining communication with stakeholders about timelines.

Share how you assess training needs, design engaging content, develop resources, and track training effectiveness to ensure legal and ethical compliance is clearly understood among teams.

Reflect on your passion for healthcare law and how it aligns with Corcept’s mission. Discuss your desire to contribute to innovative treatments that leverage your skills and background in legal counsel.