Director, Strategic Finance

Title: Director, Strategic Finance

Location: Brisbane, California / Remote

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 fusion protein self-administered as a subcutaneous injection once weekly that blocks both B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS) and a proliferation inducing ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells and plasma cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy (IgAN), also known as Berger’s disease and lupus nephritis. In addition, Vera is evaluating additional diseases where the reduction of autoantibodies by atacicept may prove medically useful. Vera is also 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:

The Director, Strategic Finance will report to the Executive Director, Corporate Finance and Strategy and will be responsible for supporting Vera’s long-range plan and broad strategic initiatives at Vera. Working with the finance and business leadership team as well as key cross-functional personnel including business development, commercial, clinical, and development operations, this position will support the company’s long-term strategic and financial initiatives.

Responsibilities:

· Lead Long Range Planning (LRP) process for Vera, working with financial leadership to set long-range strategic and financial objectives that inform near-term planning, while maintaining regular discussions with cross-functional partners to ensure models are updated regularly

· Work closely with Finance & Accounting to support capital formation strategy for the business. Support activities related to investor relations and equity / debt / alternative financing, including Wall Street analyst engagement

· Prepare materials for IR events, including earnings releases, business updates, investor events, curtain raisers, etc.

· Conduct industry research and synthesize insights to support Vera’s corporate objectives

· Aid Finance & Accounting leadership in cash runway analyses, budget and headcount planning, and cost effectiveness projects

· Organize and manage special projects that are critical to Vera's long-term success

· Develop and maintain highly productive relationships across the company to support continuous LRP refinement, clinical and commercial development, and execution of long-term strategy

Qualifications:

· 10+ years of relevant experience in biotech and/or corporate finance

· BS and/or MBA

· Track record of developing and executing on strategic initiatives to achieve long-term corporate vision and maximize value

· Top-notch financial, strategic planning, and business planning skills, including the independent ability to prepare robust long-term financial models

· Robust understanding of valuation and financial concepts (valuation methods, capital structure dynamics, etc.)

· Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to executives

· Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with a fact- and data-driven decision making mentality

· High energy, with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" approach

· Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and work in a dynamic, fast paced environment

· Experienced in leading change and a demonstrated ability to accomplish results and meet deadlines and commitments

· Ability to travel up to ~20% based on company need

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: $200K. 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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