Vice President, Corporate Communications - Vera Therapeutics

Title: Vice President, Corporate Communications

Location: Brisbane, CA

About Us:

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 fully humanized fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous injection once weekly that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells and plasma cells to produce galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1) and associated autoantibodies, which together form immune complexes that are fundamental in the pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Vera is also considering evaluating the role of atacicept in other immunologic disorders. Additionally, Vera is 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:

Reporting into the Chief Business officer, the Vice President, Corporate Communications will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Vera’s communication strategy. We are seeking an experienced Communications leader that will develop and implement comprehensive plans to effectively convey our advancements and corporate initiatives to external and internal audiences, including patients, healthcare professionals, media, Vera employees, and other relevant audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Communications Leadership: Design a Communications organization that supports the growth of Vera; lead, develop, and grow the high-performing Communications team.
• Strategic Communications Planning: Develop and execute a strategic communication plan aligned with Vera Therapeutics’ company objectives; ensure consistency in messaging across all platforms and channels and optimizing reach within target audiences.
• Brand Management: Uphold and enhance Vera Therapeutics’ brand reputation through strategic storytelling, thought leadership initiatives, and proactive reputation management.
• Media Relations: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media outlets, journalists and industry influencers to secure positive coverage that reinforces our Corporate narrative.
• Internal Communications: Develop an internal communications strategy to ensure alignment, engagement, and understanding of Vera Therapeutics’ objectives, culture, and initiatives among employees at all levels.
• Content Development: Lead the Communications team to create and release compelling content, including press releases, website development, articles, blog posts, videos, and social media posts, that effectively communicate the company’s scientific advancements, milestones, and corporate values across external and internal audiences.
• Investor Communications Support: Collaborate with CFO, Communications team, and partner agencies to provide strategic input on communication materials, including press releases, presentations, and annual reports, to effectively communicate financial performance and corporate updates to investors and analysts.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: ensure alignment and integration of communication efforts across functions including commercial, marketing, regulatory affairs, legal, and research and development.
• Executive Communications Support: Coach senior executives on critical communications, including speechwriting, media training, and preparation for public appearances and interviews.
• Measurement and Analysis: Monitor, measure and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and tactics, leveraging data and insights to continually optimize performance and ROI.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in corporate communications, with at least 10 years’ recent experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry sector.
• Expert presentation skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Deep experience in developing engagement and delivering strategic communications across internal and external stakeholders and a proven track record of achieving results that align with business needs.
• Able to lead and manage a high performing team and to oversee agency relationships.
• Able to assess, understand, prepare communications content, and respond to complex scientific and clinical data inquiries.
• A trusted advisor with demonstrated experience designing, implementing and leading world-class corporate communications strategies and programs that deliver measurable results.
• Empathetic, highly accountable leader who can grow and develop a 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 begins at $300,000. 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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