Vera Therapeutics, Inc.
Rare Disease Sales Specialist - Manhattan S NY
Vera Therapeutics, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
Rare Disease Sales Specialist – Manhattan, NY
Remote
Company Overview Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA) is a late clinical‑stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunologic diseases. Vera’s mission is to advance therapies that target the source of immunologic diseases to change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate is atacicept, a fusion protein administered subcutaneously once weekly that blocks both B‑cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL). The company is also evaluating atacicept in other immunologic disorders, developing VT‑109, and studying MAU868, a monoclonal antibody for BK virus.
Position Summary The Rare Disease Sales Specialist will serve as a key commercial ambassador for Vera’s first product launch in rare kidney disease. Reporting to the Senior Director, Regional Sales, the specialist will drive awareness, education, and adoption of atacicept within assigned accounts, focusing on nephrologists and key treatment centers managing patients with IgA nephropathy. The ideal candidate has a team‑oriented, goal‑directed mindset, excels in a high‑performance environment, and demonstrates grit, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the business owner for your territory, developing and executing a strategic plan to achieve or exceed sales targets.
Identify, engage, and educate key healthcare professionals (HCPs), including nephrologists, nurse practitioners, and clinic staff.
Build and maintain deep relationships across community and academic centers to support appropriate patient identification and treatment.
Analyze territory dynamics to uncover growth opportunities and inform regional strategies.
Demonstrate strong business and market acumen, translating insights into actionable strategies and call plans.
Deliver compelling, compliant clinical presentations to educate HCPs on atacicept’s mechanism of action, efficacy, safety, and patient benefits.
Execute in‑office and regional educational initiatives to enhance disease awareness and treatment understanding.
Communicate complex clinical data in a clear and engaging way that drives informed decision‑making.
Apply advanced selling skills to influence HCP behavior, foster accountability, and create urgency around patient care.
Partner cross‑functionally with Field Reimbursement, Medical Affairs, and Patient Support teams to ensure seamless patient access.
Model Vera’s values of accountability, integrity, and compassion in every interaction.
Collaborate with regional and cross‑functional colleagues to ensure “One Vera” alignment in the field.
Share best practices and insights to strengthen collective performance.
Provide real‑time feedback from the field to inform marketing and access strategies.
Operational Excellence
Deliver consistent, compliant, and high‑quality execution.
Maintain accurate CRM records, submit expense reports, and complete required training on time.
Ensure adherence to all company policies, regulatory guidelines, and industry compliance standards.
Travel approximately 60% of the time (depending on territory geography).
Qualifications
5+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience, including at least 3 years in rare disease or specialty markets (nephrology experience strongly preferred).
Proven track record of sales excellence and successful product launch experience.
Demonstrated success in competitive selling environments, ideally within rare or specialty therapeutic areas.
Strong clinical acumen and ability to translate complex science into meaningful, patient‑focused dialogue.
Skilled in business planning, territory management, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Passionate about improving outcomes for individuals living with serious immunologic and kidney diseases.
Must reside within the assigned territory and possess a valid driver’s license.
Compensation Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and strives to provide employees with market‑competitive packages. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.
The anticipated base pay range for this role is $180,000 – $210,000 USD.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. As set forth in Vera Therapeutics, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request information in order to measure the effectiveness of outreach and positive recruitment efforts in compliance with VEVRAA.
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Company Overview Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA) is a late clinical‑stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunologic diseases. Vera’s mission is to advance therapies that target the source of immunologic diseases to change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate is atacicept, a fusion protein administered subcutaneously once weekly that blocks both B‑cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL). The company is also evaluating atacicept in other immunologic disorders, developing VT‑109, and studying MAU868, a monoclonal antibody for BK virus.
Position Summary The Rare Disease Sales Specialist will serve as a key commercial ambassador for Vera’s first product launch in rare kidney disease. Reporting to the Senior Director, Regional Sales, the specialist will drive awareness, education, and adoption of atacicept within assigned accounts, focusing on nephrologists and key treatment centers managing patients with IgA nephropathy. The ideal candidate has a team‑oriented, goal‑directed mindset, excels in a high‑performance environment, and demonstrates grit, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the business owner for your territory, developing and executing a strategic plan to achieve or exceed sales targets.
Identify, engage, and educate key healthcare professionals (HCPs), including nephrologists, nurse practitioners, and clinic staff.
Build and maintain deep relationships across community and academic centers to support appropriate patient identification and treatment.
Analyze territory dynamics to uncover growth opportunities and inform regional strategies.
Demonstrate strong business and market acumen, translating insights into actionable strategies and call plans.
Deliver compelling, compliant clinical presentations to educate HCPs on atacicept’s mechanism of action, efficacy, safety, and patient benefits.
Execute in‑office and regional educational initiatives to enhance disease awareness and treatment understanding.
Communicate complex clinical data in a clear and engaging way that drives informed decision‑making.
Apply advanced selling skills to influence HCP behavior, foster accountability, and create urgency around patient care.
Partner cross‑functionally with Field Reimbursement, Medical Affairs, and Patient Support teams to ensure seamless patient access.
Model Vera’s values of accountability, integrity, and compassion in every interaction.
Collaborate with regional and cross‑functional colleagues to ensure “One Vera” alignment in the field.
Share best practices and insights to strengthen collective performance.
Provide real‑time feedback from the field to inform marketing and access strategies.
Operational Excellence
Deliver consistent, compliant, and high‑quality execution.
Maintain accurate CRM records, submit expense reports, and complete required training on time.
Ensure adherence to all company policies, regulatory guidelines, and industry compliance standards.
Travel approximately 60% of the time (depending on territory geography).
Qualifications
5+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience, including at least 3 years in rare disease or specialty markets (nephrology experience strongly preferred).
Proven track record of sales excellence and successful product launch experience.
Demonstrated success in competitive selling environments, ideally within rare or specialty therapeutic areas.
Strong clinical acumen and ability to translate complex science into meaningful, patient‑focused dialogue.
Skilled in business planning, territory management, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Passionate about improving outcomes for individuals living with serious immunologic and kidney diseases.
Must reside within the assigned territory and possess a valid driver’s license.
Compensation Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and strives to provide employees with market‑competitive packages. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.
The anticipated base pay range for this role is $180,000 – $210,000 USD.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. As set forth in Vera Therapeutics, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request information in order to measure the effectiveness of outreach and positive recruitment efforts in compliance with VEVRAA.
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