Vice President, Commercial Manufacturing Operations

Vera Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on the pursuit of truth in science to transform medicine in autoimmune disease, starting with the kidney. Vera Therapeutics’ flagship commercial product is TRUTAKNA TM (atacicept-vymj), a B-cell activating factor (BAFF) and A proliferation-inducing ligand ( APRIL) inhibitor. Vera Therapeutics is evaluating multiple diseases where the reduction of autoantibodies through inhibition of BAFF and APRIL may prove clinically meaningful. Vera Therapeutics was founded in 2016 and is based in Brisbane, California. To learn more, visit www.veratx.com .

At Vera, our values are the cornerstone of our culture and guide how we work together every day. We lead with empathy, act with an owner’s mindset, demand clarity, work without fences, and execute with urgency because patients are counting on us. From how we hire and develop our people to how we advance rigorous science, we are building a team committed to transforming medicine in autoimmune diseases, starting with the kidney.

Position Summary:

The Vice President, Manufacturing Operations will report to the SVP Product Development and Manufacturing (PD&T) and will be responsible for leading the transition from a clinical-stage organization to an effective commercial manufacturing organization. As a key partner to the SVP PD&T, the candidate will lead and develop a best-in-class manufacturing and supply chain team that can collaboratively work across functions to enable commercial launch of our lead product into global markets. While working with internal teams, such as quality, regulatory, commercial, and finance, and external contract service providers, the individual is responsible for ensuring that the end-to-end supply chain is set up to meet the global commercial product demand with keen eye towards continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities:

Leads the manufacturing and supply chain teams, providing leadership aligned with Vera values resulting in a high performing organization

Contributes to the strategic leadership of Vera’s late-stage programs acting as a strong team player

Participate in sales and operations planning (S&OP) and Product Development Teams representing the Product Development and Manufacturing function

Create synergy and knowledge sharing to enable optimal production planning processes to balance supply/demand risks

Serves as a single point of contact to manage end-to-end global supply chain and foster the needed supplier relationships to drive excellence using appropriate metrics

Serves as a strategic thought leader to craft and manage commercial supply contracts with an eye towards life cycle extension programs

Create, develop and manage necessary tools for end-to-end demand/supply planning

Provide strategic direction, technical guidance, and long-range planning for late-stage programs: BLA-enabling studies through BLA submission, commercial launch, and sustaining operations

Develop and manage department budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility for manufacturing operations

Develop fit for purpose operational processes and systems to support supplier metrics and other tools to enable continuous improvement / process excellence

Willingness to take on additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, and to adapt to changes in job scope as organizational needs evolve

Qualifications:

Master's degree required. PhD preferred. Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering preferred

15+ years of relevant experience from biopharmaceutical manufacturing required.

5+ years of senior-level line management experience leading other leaders required

Proven track record of creating business results

Deep technical, operational, regulatory, strategic, and quality expertise, along with a proven track record of leading late-stage programs in innovative biotech or pharmaceutical organizations

Experience with operating and navigating regulatory requirements including authoring and reviewing BLAs and interacting with regulatory authorities

Solid understanding of drug development within the biopharmaceutical industry

Experience within development and manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies or related field preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative leadership style

Leads by example in recognizing and modeling Vera values

Learning agility: ability to seek input, make connections, recognize patterns that lead to effective decision-making and action

Proven ability to thoughtfully evaluate processes, identify opportunities for improvement and successfully execute on those plans

Strong communication skills (oral & written); able to effectively interact with all levels internally and externally – able to tailor communications to the audience to achieve desired results

Attention to detail with ability to move easily between hands-on work and strategic thinking

Ability to multitask and prioritize.

Strong leadership skills with a desire to nurture, train, and grow the existing finance group

Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver results in a virtual (outsourced) 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. 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.

For this role, the anticipated base pay range is

$264,000 — $400,000 USD

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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