Product Complaints and Investigations
US$173,500 – US$226,500 / yr base salary
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Manager/Associate Director, Product Complaints and Investigations”
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$173,500 – US$226,500 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyChemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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 Senior Manager/Associate Director, Product Complaints and Investigations is responsible for leading complex quality investigations, managing deviations and CAPA activities, and driving cross-functional quality projects to timely and compliant completion. This role serves as a key Quality Assurance partner to Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners to ensure investigation quality, regulatory compliance, effective root cause analysis, and sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, author, review, and approve quality investigations related to deviations/nonconformances, complaints, temperature excursions, audit findings, and other quality events
- Perform structured root cause analysis using appropriate tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis, risk assessment, and process mapping
- Develop and manage CAPA plans that address root cause, reduce recurrence, and include clear owners, timelines, effectiveness checks, and measurable outcomes
- Serve as project manager for quality initiatives, process improvements, remediation activities, inspection readiness efforts, and cross-functional compliance projects
- Coordinate cross-functional investigation teams, ensuring input from subject matter experts is documented, scientifically sound, and aligned with GMP expectations
- Track investigation, CAPA, and project milestones to ensure timely closure, escalation of risks, and transparent communication to Quality and business leadership
- Evaluate product quality impact and support disposition decisions by assessing risk to patient safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity