Director, Medical Information

Title: Director, Medical Information

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 Director, Medical Information will report to the Executive Director, Medical Information and will be responsible for the planning, prioritization, and execution of the Medical Information deliverables. Working cross functionally with key partners inclusive of the broader Medical Affairs departments, compliance/legal, clinical development, pharmacovigilance, commercial, and regulatory, the Director will be responsible for ensuring that the Medical Information team (inclusive of the call center) is poised to execute comprehensive, strategic plans across the franchise.

Responsibilities:

· Strategically applying scientific and business expertise relevant to therapeutic areas, including products, disease state management and the competitive landscape; including development, review, and maintenance of scientific medical information content and escalated inquiries in collaboration with Medical Affairs and cross functional partners as required

· Proactively leading, coordinating with, or providing oversight of the call center/contractors and/or respond to medical information inquiries (including escalations from the call center) from Health Care Providers

· Demonstrated proficiency in medical writing, ability to correctly understand, interpret, and accurately communicate scientific data and statistical analyses

· Applying scientific expertise consistent with the regulatory/compliance landscape to deliver high quality medical information content

· Conducts advance literature searches for education, internal company use, and incorporation into medical information letters

· Leverage technology and innovation to optimize the delivery of medical information, including digital platforms and AI tools.

· Analyzing, identifying, and reporting trends in scientific insights (using medical inquiries) to Medical Affairs stakeholders, cross functional partners and evaluate the need to develop or update medical information content

· Delivering accurate, focused and scientifically balanced clinical and scientific information exchange with Health Care Providers that support the appropriate use of Vera’s marketed and investigational products

· Serve as the Medical information reviewer for the medical and commercial review committees

· Working cross functionally with the broader organization to develop/update medical information content inclusive of SRLs, FAQs, Guidelines & Compendia submissions, dossier, etc.

· Assisting with managing the call center and contractors including training, overseeing the fulfillment of unsolicited inquiries, development of responses, QA of completed inquiries etc.

· Travel as needed for Medical Information booth coverage at congresses and ad hoc meetings

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree in Pharmacy (Pharm.D. preferred; MD, NP/PA), or equivalent clinical experience with 10+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech industry, preferably in drug information delivery

· Demonstrated experience in Medical/Drug information communication and management with a customer focus as well as continuous improvement of processes/assets

· Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally at the franchise level. Exhibits flexibility in working collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders.

· Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation), analytical and interpersonal skills

· Familiar with all applicable regulations, and industry standards as related to Medical Information, promotion, and pharmaceutical industry interactions with healthcare providers; demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to make judgement calls on medical information needs, delivery, process, and vendor relations

· Capable of self-directed learning and having a growth mindset

· Leadership experience in leading projects and teams

· Rare disease, nephrology, and/or immunology experience preferred but not required

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 $240,000. 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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