Vera Therapeutics, Inc.
Senior Director, Regional Sales Southwest New
Vera Therapeutics, Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
Overview
Remote Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA) is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Veras mission is to advance treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases in order to change the standard of care for patients. Veras lead product candidate is atacicept, a fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous once weekly injection that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy. Vera is also evaluating the role of atacicept in other immunologic disorders. Additionally, Vera is developing VT-109, a novel, next-generation dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor in preclinical development, and 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 dofrom 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
Position Summary: The Senior Director of Regional Sales (SDRS) will report to the Executive Director of Sales and play a pivotal role in Veras first commercial launch. This leader will build, coach, and manage a high-performing team of nephrology rare disease sales specialists (79 direct reports). You will set strategic direction for your region, drive execution, and foster cross-functional collaboration across marketing, training, field reimbursement, field medical, and patient support services. This is a rare opportunity to shape culture, influence launch strategy, and directly improve patient access to breakthrough therapies for rare disease communities. Responsibilities
Hire, coach, and inspire a high-performing team of rare disease sales specialists Create a culture of accountability, resilience, and continuous learning Serve as a role model for Veras values, compliance standards, and commitment to patients Commercial Execution Drive sales performance and achieve or exceed regional targets for new patient starts and/or other appropriate objectives defined by Vera Act as a player-coach by building strong relationships with key HCPs and accounts Lead regional execution of launch strategies to bring atacicept to patients with IgAN Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with colleagues in Patient Support, Field Reimbursement, Marketing, Regional Marketing, and other customer-facing functions to ensure coordinated customer engagement as a One Vera team Provide strategic input to shape regional and national initiatives with a patient-first mindset Business & Market Leadership Demonstrate expertise in IgAN, its evolving treatment landscape, and the patient journey Drive success by applying financial and business acumen, including budget oversight and P&L management Operational Excellence Foster a culture that ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies Travel extensively within the region (34 days/week) and to headquarters in San Francisco and national and regional meetings as required Territory This region covers Southern California, Las Vegas, and Arizona. Qualifications
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred (or equivalent experience) 12+ years of healthcare/biopharmaceutical experience 5+ years of front-line sales management experience Proven track record in specialty or rare disease sales, with a preference for experience in rare disease where there are multiple medicines an HCP may choose from (nephrology experience a plus) Consistent history of top sales performance as a leader, recognition/awards, and leadership impact Experience leading cross-functional, customer-facing teams Strong knowledge of compliance, regulatory standards, and industry best practices Strong preference for residing in the geographic region Valid drivers license 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. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidates geography, qualifications, skills, and experience. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $240,000 - $260,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr
Remote Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA) is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Veras mission is to advance treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases in order to change the standard of care for patients. Veras lead product candidate is atacicept, a fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous once weekly injection that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy. Vera is also evaluating the role of atacicept in other immunologic disorders. Additionally, Vera is developing VT-109, a novel, next-generation dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor in preclinical development, and 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 dofrom 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
Position Summary: The Senior Director of Regional Sales (SDRS) will report to the Executive Director of Sales and play a pivotal role in Veras first commercial launch. This leader will build, coach, and manage a high-performing team of nephrology rare disease sales specialists (79 direct reports). You will set strategic direction for your region, drive execution, and foster cross-functional collaboration across marketing, training, field reimbursement, field medical, and patient support services. This is a rare opportunity to shape culture, influence launch strategy, and directly improve patient access to breakthrough therapies for rare disease communities. Responsibilities
Hire, coach, and inspire a high-performing team of rare disease sales specialists Create a culture of accountability, resilience, and continuous learning Serve as a role model for Veras values, compliance standards, and commitment to patients Commercial Execution Drive sales performance and achieve or exceed regional targets for new patient starts and/or other appropriate objectives defined by Vera Act as a player-coach by building strong relationships with key HCPs and accounts Lead regional execution of launch strategies to bring atacicept to patients with IgAN Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with colleagues in Patient Support, Field Reimbursement, Marketing, Regional Marketing, and other customer-facing functions to ensure coordinated customer engagement as a One Vera team Provide strategic input to shape regional and national initiatives with a patient-first mindset Business & Market Leadership Demonstrate expertise in IgAN, its evolving treatment landscape, and the patient journey Drive success by applying financial and business acumen, including budget oversight and P&L management Operational Excellence Foster a culture that ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies Travel extensively within the region (34 days/week) and to headquarters in San Francisco and national and regional meetings as required Territory This region covers Southern California, Las Vegas, and Arizona. Qualifications
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred (or equivalent experience) 12+ years of healthcare/biopharmaceutical experience 5+ years of front-line sales management experience Proven track record in specialty or rare disease sales, with a preference for experience in rare disease where there are multiple medicines an HCP may choose from (nephrology experience a plus) Consistent history of top sales performance as a leader, recognition/awards, and leadership impact Experience leading cross-functional, customer-facing teams Strong knowledge of compliance, regulatory standards, and industry best practices Strong preference for residing in the geographic region Valid drivers license 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. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidates geography, qualifications, skills, and experience. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $240,000 - $260,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr