Associate Director, Scientific Communications and Publications

Title: Associate Director, Scientific Communications and Publications

Location: Remote

About Us:

Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA), is a late clinical-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 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 considering 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 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:

The Associate Director, Scientific Communications and Publications will report to the Executive Director, Scientific Communications and will be responsible for the planning, development, and execution of scientific publications across nephrology and/or immunology therapeutic areas. Working with the Medical Affairs team, this individual will play a key role in ensuring timely, high-quality scientific communications aligned with business and clinical objectives. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in medical writing, a proven ability to lead cross-functional collaborations, and a strong publication track record within a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead author or reviewer for high-impact and complex scientific communication projects, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide presentations
• Drive the end-to-end development and delivery of scientific publications in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external authors
• Ensure all publications adhere to ICMJE, GPP, and internal compliance standards
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure consistency and alignment of scientific messaging across all communications
• Lead the planning, tracking, and execution of publication strategies, ensuring milestones are met within defined timelines and budgets
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external collaborators, including medical communication agencies, academic investigators, and key opinion leaders, to manage publication workflows effectively
• Support the development and implementation of asset-specific publication strategies and scientific communication plans
• Facilitate and/or support publication sub-committee working meetings and publication strategy meetings

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related discipline required
• 5+ years of medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical communications industry
• Proven success in leading publication initiatives across therapeutic areas, ideally including nephrology and/or immunology
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage relationships with external vendors and stakeholders
• Deep understanding of scientific publication standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ICMJE, GPP, AMA)
• Exceptional scientific writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with publication planning tools (e.g., PleaseReview or equivalent platforms)
• Strong project management and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities

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 begins at $215,000. 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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