Associate Director, Oncology Distribution – Europe

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Corcept is looking for an Associate Director, Europe Distribution to lead the development and execution of the European distribution strategy starting with DACH and expanding across markets, serving as the operational lead and partnering across Supply Chain, Market Access, Commercial, Finance and external partners to ensure compliant, on‑time product flow from manufacturing to customers. The role emphasizes end‑to‑end network design, 3PL management, inventory positioning, allocation and quota monitoring, GDP compliance, and cross‑functional governance, with travel across Europe and occasional US trips. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in European pharmaceutical distribution, a proven track record scaling networks, and strong cross‑functional leadership in a matrix environment. To apply, tailor your resume and cover letter to show multi‑country rollout successes, quantify cost savings and service improvements, demonstrate collaboration and patient‑first values, and be prepared to discuss salary in the €110,000 to €125,000 range and travel expectations.

The Associate Director, Europe Distribution will assist in the development and execution of Corcept’s distribution strategy and capabilities across Europe and serve as the operational lead for European distribution. This role will report to the Europe General Manager (or, if a GM is not in place, the President of Oncology).

This role is initially focused on the DACH region, with responsibilities expanding to additional European markets in line with Corcept’s commercial launch plans. The Associate Director will support the implementation of scalable distribution networks, ensure product availability, and drive operational execution across a complex, multi‑country environment.

This position requires strong cross‑functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Market Access, Commercial, Finance, and external partners to ensure efficient and compliant product flow from manufacturing to end customers.

Responsibilities

Distribution Strategy & Market Oversight

• Partner with Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance to support execution of the European distribution strategy and ongoing market expansion
• Oversee distribution operations across Europe (initially DACH), ensuring effective 3PL coordination, timely order processing, and on-time delivery
• Manage key operational processes including allocation and quota monitoring, shortage risk, order‑to‑cash activities, and returns/credit‑debit handling
• Track and report distribution performance (service levels, lead times, quality), identifying opportunities to standardize and optimize processes across markets
• Participate in SLA development and performance reviews with logistics partners, ensuring service, cost, and quality expectations are met
• Ensure compliance with GDP and country‑specific requirements, including timely partner/customer revalidation and audit readiness

Network Design & Execution

• Manage end‑to‑end European distribution networks, including warehousing, logistics providers, and specialty distributors.
• Define and implement inventory positioning strategies in alignment with demand and market access requirements.
• Partner closely with global supply chain to ensure alignment on supply availability and distribution execution.

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Ensure compliance with country‑specific regulatory, quality, and GDP requirements.
• Implement controls to ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and audit readiness across all distribution activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of distribution performance, cost efficiency, and service levels.

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Market Access, Commercial, Finance, Legal/Compliance, and external vendors.
• Implement cross-functional communication to maintain visibility to inventory strategies and the impact of distribution strategy on demand
• Align distribution strategy with pricing, reimbursement, and market access requirements country‑by‑country.
• Support coordination across internal and external stakeholders to enable seamless market entry and ongoing operations.
• Support executive reviews, launch readiness reviews, and regional governance forums.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Help to identify, onboard, and manage third‑party logistics providers (3PLs), distribution partners, and specialty providers.
• Establish performance expectations and monitor partner performance against service, cost, and compliance metrics.
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement across vendor partnerships.

Operational Discipline & Financial Stewardship

• Partner with Finance on distribution budgets, account receivables, cost management, and contract oversight.
• Monitor distribution costs, logistics spend, and network efficiency across markets.
• Ensure disciplined execution of contracts, invoices, and vendor management processes.

Leadership & Ways of Working

• Strong executive presence operates effectively in complex, matrixed environments.
• Build mindset; establishes and scales capabilities across diverse European markets.
• Combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution while driving collaboration, accountability, and operational rigor.
• Uphold Corcept’s ethics and patient-first principles, embedding collaboration, evidence-based decision-making, accountability, compliance, and cultural awareness into all aspects of work. Operates with cultural awareness and effectiveness across diverse European markets. 

 Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in European pharmaceutical distribution, supply chain, or operations
• Experience building or scaling distribution networks across multiple European countries
• Strong understanding of European regulatory, GDP, and distribution requirements
• Experience working with 3PLs, specialty distributors, and cross‑border logistics
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally to support product launches and market builds
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Travel

• Availability for travel within Europe to support market builds, partner management, and launch execution
• Availability for occasional travel to the US for business meetings

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is €110,000 - €125,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

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