Executive Director, Medical Affairs

Job Title: Executive Director, Medical Affairs

Location: Remote

About Us:

Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA), is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera’s mission is to advance treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases in order to change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate is atacicept, a fully humanized fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous injection once weekly that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells and plasma cells to produce galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1) and associated autoantibodies, which together form immune complexes that are fundamental in the pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Vera is also considering evaluating the role of atacicept in other immunologic disorders. Additionally, Vera is developing MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK Virus, a polyomavirus that can have devastating consequences in certain settings such as kidney transplant. For more information, please visit: www.veratx.com.

Our values are the cornerstone of our culture. Our values inspire us every day and guide everything we do—from how we hire great people, to advancing our mission together, to achieving our ultimate goal to improve medical treatment for patients suffering from immunological diseases.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as Senior or Executive Director, Medical Affairs. Reporting to the SVP of Medical Affairs, you will collaborate with all members of the medical affairs team and will also work cross functionally with the commercial team with emphasis on US launch preparation for atacicept. You will develop and maintain key relationships with external KOLs and decision-makers. You will collaborate on strategy planning and participate in key activities including congress planning /attendance and advisory boards. You will collaborate with the market access team in developing the value story for atacicept in IgAN and other potential indications.

This role can be remote and will require intermittent travel to our headquarters in Brisbane, California, as well as travel for physician visits and conferences.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of the cross-functional product and disease strategy.
• Provide strategic direction, medical monitor responsibility, and operational oversight on evidence generation activities under the Medical Affairs function in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Provide medical affairs support for pre-launch planning.
• Capture insights on the assigned therapy area systematically, both internal and external, and be able to translate these insights into actionable activities for the therapy area.
• Support development and training of the Medical Affairs team with regard for disease area expertise.
• Build partnerships with the medical community.
• Support US Market Access strategy and development of a health care economic value story for atacicept.
• Collaborate effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas, e.g., Clinical Research, Sales and Marketing, Market Access, PVE.
• May travel up to 25% as needed.
  
  

Has additional internal and external leadership roles:

• Excellent decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Stay up to date with Medical Affairs management approaches in the industry and apply them to the team where appropriate.
• Stay current with medical and scientific developments in the field and apply them internally and externally.
• Provide local medical expert input into global product development.
• Lead and/or contribute to organizational projects at the national, international, and departmental level.
• Support interactions with external stakeholders, including groups of experts, medical professional groups, societies, and regulatory groups at national and international scientific meetings.
• Hold yourself and others accountable to achieve goals and live up to commitments.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Advanced clinical and/or scientific knowledge in nephrology with an established network of relationships among the global nephrology community.
• MD or DO with certification in nephrology.
• 3 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Ability to view Medical Affairs from both a medical and business perspective; to engage heavily with cross-functional teams and maintain strong collaborative relationships.
• Significant leadership experience in the matrix is required.
• Excellent clinical judgment, strong organizational abilities, high credibility, and significant leadership potential.
• Ability to embrace company patient-centric values, including the highest ethical and compliance standards.
• Must be able to thrive in a dynamic, small, growth company environment.
• Excellent team management skills, ability to lead, train and mentor team members at all levels.
• A hands-on approach to performing duties with a strong self-directed work ethic and attention to detail.
• Broad strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellence while following through on goals with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in an international environment.
  
  

Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $318,000 - $375,000. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.

At Vera, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Vera Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and a number of paid holidays.

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