Senior Vice President, Legal Commercial, Operations & Compliance

Title: Senior Vice President, Legal Commercial, Operations & Compliance

Location: Brisbane, CA

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 Senior Vice President, Legal Commercial, Operations & Compliance will serve as a key legal advisor to the company, overseeing legal matters related to commercial, corporate operations, regulatory and compliance, and new product launches. This role will provide strategic legal guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring that business operations align with legal and regulatory requirements while enabling the company’s growth and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal support for global commercial operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise on pricing, reimbursement, market access, and commercialization strategies.
• Provide legal oversight and strategic counsel for the launch of new biologic products, ensuring compliance with regulatory, pricing, and market access requirements.
• Support cross-functional launch teams, including commercial, regulatory, medical affairs, and market access, to facilitate successful product introductions.
• Advise on labeling, promotional materials, and marketing campaigns to ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory guidelines.
• Manage legal risks associated with product launch activities, including competition law considerations and interactions with healthcare professionals.
• Ensure post-launch monitoring and compliance with regulatory reporting and pharmacovigilance obligations.

Corporate & Operational Legal Support

• Advise senior leadership on corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory matters.
• Support business operations, including clinical development, clinical operations, contracting, procurement, IT and quality compliance.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including FDA, EMA, and other relevant global regulatory bodies.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Develop and oversee compliance programs related to commercial, operational, and product launch activities.
• Ensure compliance with anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act), data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments that may impact business operations and product launches.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide leadership and mentorship to legal team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including commercial, R&D, manufacturing, finance, and HR, to align legal strategy with business objectives.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, providing risk-based advice and solutions.

Qualifications:

• JD (Juris Doctor) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution.
• Admission to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
• 15+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in regulatory, compliance, and product launches within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Proven experience negotiating and structuring complex commercial agreements in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting.
• Strong understanding of FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory frameworks impacting biotech companies, including product approvals and commercialization.
• Experience managing legal teams and working closely with executive leadership.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience in a senior in-house counsel role at a biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences company.
• Experience in corporate governance and compliance programs.
• Direct experience supporting legal aspects of product launches in global markets.

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 starting at $330,000. 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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