Senior Director, Regional Sales (Great Lakes)

Vera Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on the pursuit of truth in science to transform medicine in autoimmune disease, starting with the kidney. Vera Therapeutics’ flagship commercial product is TRUTAKNATM (atacicept-vymj), a B-cell activating factor (BAFF) and A proliferation-inducing ligand ( APRIL) inhibitor. Vera Therapeutics is evaluating multiple diseases where the reduction of autoantibodies through inhibition of BAFF and APRIL may prove clinically meaningful. Vera Therapeutics was founded in 2016 and is based in Brisbane, California. To learn more, visit www.veratx.com . At Vera, our values are the cornerstone of our culture and guide how we work together every day. We lead with empathy, act with an owner’s mindset, demand clarity, work without fences, and execute with urgency because patients are counting on us. From how we hire and develop our people to how we advance rigorous science, we are building a team committed to transforming medicine in autoimmune diseases, starting with the kidney. Position Summary: The Senior Director of Regional Sales (SDRS) Great Lakes Region, will report to the Executive Director of Sales and play a pivotal role in Vera’s first commercial launch. This leader will build, coach, and manage a high-performing team of nephrology rare disease sales specialists (7–9 direct reports). You will set strategic direction for your region, drive execution, and foster cross-functional collaboration across marketing, training, field reimbursement, field medical, and patient support services. This is a rare opportunity to shape culture, influence launch strategy, and directly improve patient access to breakthrough therapies for rare disease communities. Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Development: Hire, coach, and inspire a high-performing team of rare disease sales specialists Create a culture of accountability, resilience, and continuous learning Serve as a role model for Vera’s values, compliance standards, and commitment to patients Commercial Execution: Drive sales performance and achieve or exceed regional targets for new patient starts and/or other appropriate objectives defined by Vera Act as a player-coach by building strong relationships with key HCPs and accounts Lead regional execution of launch strategies to bring atacicept to patients with IgAN Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with colleagues in Patient Support, Field Reimbursement, Marketing, Regional Marketing, and other customer-facing functions to ensure coordinated customer engagement as a One Vera team Provide strategic input to shape regional and national initiatives with a patient-first mindset Business & Market Leadership: Demonstrate expertise in IgAN, its evolving treatment landscape, and the patient journey Drive success by applying financial and business acumen, including budget oversight and P&L management Operational Excellence: Foster a culture that ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies Travel extensively within the region (3–4 days/week) and to headquarters in San Francisco and national and regional meetings as required Territory: Great Lakes Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (or equivalent experience) 12+ years of healthcare/biopharmaceutical experience 5+ years of front-line sales management experience Proven track record in specialty or rare disease sales, with a preference for experience in rare disease where there are multiple medicines an HCP may choose from (nephrology experience a plus) Consistent history of top sales performance as a leader, recognition/awards, and leadership impact Experience leading cross-functional, customer-facing teams Strong knowledge of compliance, regulatory standards, and industry best practices Strong preference for residing in the geographic region Valid driver’s license Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable comp…