Facilities Manager

Title : Facilities ManagerLocation : Brisbane, CAAbout 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 : We are seeking a highly creative, passionate, and motivated Facilities Manager to help drive the success of our innovative teams. This individual will bring experience and technical expertise in managing Maintenance and Facility operations. This role requires the ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail to ensure employee satisfaction. Must be able to deal with conflict while maintaining professionalism and focus on the project goals. This person will have the opportunity to grow our company culture and manage our office to help us be a more effective organization. We are looking for a candidate who is eager to take on a wide-ranging set of responsibilities and will constantly be thinking of new and innovative ways to improve our workplace operations and company culture.Responsibilities :

• Actively ensure company compliance with all Federal, State and local permits, licenses, and safety regulations.
• They will be the main point of contact with property management for service repairs and maintenance.
• Liaise and cultivate working relationships with vendors such as building security, building engineers, HVAC, electrical, janitorial staff, maintenance, etc.
• Ensure the overall office is organized, clean, and operates smoothly to create a positive employee experience.
• Represent and influence culture in the office by building relationships and supporting employees.
• Contribute to space planning efforts to optimize office layout and seating arrangements in line with business leads. Maintain database of project floor plans, space assignments, occupancy, and vacancies.
• Coordinate with building emergency team and manage CPR and AED certification and trainings.
• Assist with monitoring expenses through invoice approvals.
• Source, manage, and maintain relationships with facilities vendors.
• On-site setup and support for all internal events. Manage all-hands space for meetings and events.
• Safety and security : Manage badge creation, along with on-boarding and off-boarding for new hires. Oversee office activity and monitoring through security cameras.
• Manage shipping & receiving and office supplies.
• Ensure coffee, refreshments, snacks and paper goods are all stocked and replenished consistently across our facility.
• Ergonomic liaison for onsite employees.
• Manage facilities intranet page and update regularly and lead internal communication between office and facilities with facilities email updates.
• Manage all facilities requests : verbal, email, or messaging.
• Oversee IIPP program in partnership with HR, and the emergency plan to ensure understanding and adoption by all personnel and maintain required records.
• Administer AED inspections and maintenance, as well as First Aid supply cabinet replenishment.
• Ensure appropriate fire extinguisher inspections are coordinated.Qualifications :
• Associate or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent.
• 4 years' experience and a proven track record managing facilities in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience implementing and managing Companywide OSHA, EH&S and other environmental compliance programs.
• In-depth experience with the set-up / design, operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment in a Biotechnology industry setting.
• Exceptional organization and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, particularly developing PowerPoint slides and excel budgets to articulate project spending and progress.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary research team.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 $97,000 - $122,000. 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.Notice to Recruiters / Staffing AgenciesRecruiters and staffing agencies should not contact Vera Therapeutics through this page. All recruitment vendors (search firms, recruitment agencies, and staffing companies) are prohibited from contacting our hiring manager(s), executive team members, or employees.We require that all recruiters and staffing agencies have a fully executed, formal written agreement on file.Vera Therapeutics' receipt or acceptance of an unsolicited resume submitted by a vendor organization to this website or employee does not constitute an actual or implied contract between Vera Therapeutics and such organization and will be considered unsolicited and Vera Therapeutics will not be responsible for related fees.Fraud AlertTo all candidates : your personal information and online safety are a top priority for us. At Vera Therapeutics, recruiters only direct candidates to apply through our official career page at https : / / veratx.com / careers / .Recruiters will always contact you using the domain of veratx.com. We will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from Vera Therapeutics, please email human resources.

Salary : $97,000 - $122,000