Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern

As a Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern at Corcept, your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks including reviewing and organizing complex documentation that supports regulatory activities. You'll assist in preparing for regulatory filings for new products and participate in weekly meetings and high-level strategy sessions alongside experienced team members. This experience is designed to provide you a holistic understanding of the regulatory processes in the biopharmaceutical industry.

To succeed as a Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern at Corcept, you should ideally be pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree. Preferred skills include a strong track record in teamwork, exceptional organizational abilities, effective communication skills, and a desire to learn about biotech and pharmaceutical fields. Knowledge of MS Office programs and Smartsheet is also beneficial.

The Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern position at Corcept requires a full-time commitment of at least 10 consecutive weeks during the summer. This role is designed to involve you deeply in regulatory processes and provide ample learning opportunities throughout your time with us.

During your internship at Corcept, you can expect to gain comprehensive insights into the regulatory aspects of drug development. You'll learn about regulatory standards, participate in high-level discussions, and understand the importance of compliance in the biopharmaceutical industry. This hands-on experience is invaluable for those considering careers in regulatory affairs or life sciences.

The Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern role at Corcept is located in Redwood City, California. You'll need to work onsite for the duration of the internship, immersing yourself in our company culture and engaging closely with your team.

In answering this question, highlight your passion for the biotech industry and your eagerness to learn about regulatory processes. Discuss specific aspects of Corcept's work, such as their focus on cortisol modulators or their commitment to ethical standards in drug development, and explain how these align with your career aspirations.

Express your willingness to take on various tasks and support ongoing projects. You can talk about your teamwork skills and how you can help in organizing information, contributing to discussions, and presenting findings. Showcase your enthusiasm for proactively engaging with projects and supporting your peers.

Choose a relevant example that demonstrates your problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with others. Detail the situation, your role in addressing the challenge, and the positive outcome that resulted, emphasizing learning and growth from the experience.

Discuss essential skills such as strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and a deep understanding of regulatory guidelines. Emphasize how you are developing these skills through your education and previous experiences.

Explain your approach to prioritization, which might involve assessing deadlines, the complexity of tasks, and the potential impact on projects. Mention using organizational tools or techniques such as creating a priority list or balancing short-term and long-term goals.

Demonstrating knowledge about Corcept will impress your interviewers. Discuss their focus on cortisol modulation, their achievements like the FDA approval of Korlym®, and how they aim to address serious unmet medical needs, showing your alignment with their mission and values.

Express a positive attitude toward feedback as a vital part of personal and professional growth. Provide an example where constructive criticism led to improvements in your work or approach, demonstrating your ability to adapt and learn.

Mention your familiarity with MS Office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as any experience with project management platforms such as Smartsheet. Explain how these tools are applicable in regulatory affairs tasks and your readiness to use them effectively.

Share your interest in the regulatory challenges faced by the biopharmaceutical industry. Discuss how regulatory affairs plays a critical role in bringing new treatments to market and your desire to contribute to ensuring safety and efficacy in drug development.

Reflect on any relevant academic projects, internships, or volunteer experiences that have provided you with foundational knowledge or skills related to regulatory affairs or the biotech industry. Highlight how these experiences have fueled your enthusiasm for the internship at Corcept.