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Senior Field Medical Director Lead – East

Vera Therapeutics, Inc.
MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

Title : Senior Field Medical Director Lead – East

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 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. For more information, please visit : www.veratx.com .

Our values inspire us every day and guide everything we do—from how we hire great people to advancing our mission together.

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Vice President, Medical Affairs, the Senior Field Medical Director Lead – East oversees and supports the activities of Field Medical Directors (FMDs) within a designated geographic region to achieve scientific and business objectives in Medical Affairs. This role focuses on strategic leadership, team development, and execution of medical strategies in alignment with the company’s objectives. The Senior Field Medical Director Lead – East will also maintain a small percentage of direct field coverage responsibilities. This is a remote position requiring proximity to a major airport for travel purposes.

Responsibilities :

  • Leadership and Team Development

Recruit, onboard, and retain top talent : Build a high-performing FMD team reflecting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

  • Coach and mentor FMDs : Provide consistent feedback, field coaching, and support to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Foster professional growth : Identify capability gaps and provide targeted development opportunities.
  • Cultivate a collaborative culture : Establish a productive work environment built on trust, respect, and alignment with company values.
  • Strategic Execution

    • Drive field medical strategy : Ensure the execution of regional goals and key initiatives in alignment with overarching therapeutic and business strategies.

  • Provide regional insights : Utilize analytics and field intelligence to refine strategies and optimize engagement.
  • Develop KEE mapping : Create and execute a comprehensive KEE mapping and engagement strategy.
  • Support product lifecycle activities : Guide FMDs in disseminating disease-state education and presenting emerging clinical data.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Enhance cross-functional partnerships : Collaborate with Clinical Development, HEOR, Market Access, and Commercial teams.

  • Inform strategic planning : Facilitate field-level feedback to inform corporate objectives.
  • Engage with stakeholders : Partner with internal teams to develop and deliver value-based messaging.
  • Compliance and Governance

    • Ensure regulatory compliance : Maintain strict adherence to company policies and regulations governing scientific interactions.

  • Document interactions : Oversee the timely and accurate documentation of HCP engagements.
  • Monitor team adherence : Ensure FMDs comply with all corporate SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
  • Operational Excellence

    • Resource allocation : Strategically deploy regional resources to support medical objectives.

  • Budget management : Monitor and maintain the regional medical affairs budget.
  • Performance metrics : Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Training and onboarding : Lead the training of new hires, ensuring they meet the standards required for scientific and medical excellence.

    • Qualifications :

  • Advanced degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD).
  • 12 years of pharmaceutical field-based experience and / or industry-related leadership experience.
  • Nephrology expertise strongly preferred.
  • Proven success in managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with integrated business software.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing market dynamics.
  • Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
  • High sense of urgency and commitment to achieving objectives.

    • Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

    Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The anticipated base pay range for this role is $241,000 - $277,000, depending on various factors including geography and qualifications.

    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 and various benefits offerings.

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    Salary : $241,000 - $277,000

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