Overview
Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA) is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera's lead product candidate is atacicept, a fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous once weekly injection that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL). Vera is also evaluating atacicept in other immunologic disorders and is developing VT-109 and MAU868 in preclinical development. For more information, please visit:
Our values guide our culture and decision-making, from hiring to advancing our mission and improving medical treatment for patients suffering from immunological diseases.
Position Summary
The Executive Director, Healthcare Legal will report to the SVP, Legal, Healthcare/Commercial Law, Compliance, & Operations. This role will serve as the primary healthcare attorney for Vera's Commercial functions.
Responsibilities
* Advising the Commercial Function: serve as the primary legal advisor to commercial team members and partner with commercial teams on business strategies and risk mitigation, particularly during launch.
* Influence Marketing, Market Access, and Sales by identifying and communicating risks associated with complex business activities.
* Advise market access clients on discount, rebate/price concession strategies, government pricing, copay/patient assistance programs, policy development, risk mitigation, and interactions with payers/HCPs/HCOs.
* Review and negotiate commercial and market access-related agreements (HCP/HCO services, PBM, Specialty Pharmacy, discount/rebate, distribution, market research).
* Advise on promotional review committees for marketing, market access, and patient support assets.
* Assist with investigations and resolutions of compliance issues and respond to challenges from competitors or regulatory authorities regarding product claims and related matters.
* Work with colleagues to ensure adherence to Vera's policies and provide training on applicable legal issues.
* Provide value-added legal and business insight to evaluate and mitigate risks.
* Collaborate with Legal and Compliance colleagues to provide holistic legal support.
* Demonstrate flexibility and a growth mindset while offering practical solutions to complex legal challenges.
* Keep abreast of changes in healthcare laws and guidance and advise on necessary actions.
* Exercise good judgment with the ability to prioritize independently; the role may involve collaboration with senior leadership and requires relatively low need for daily supervision.
* Other responsibilities as reasonably required to advance Legal/Compliance objectives.
Qualifications
* JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in California (CA RIHC license acceptable) if required.
* Minimum 10–12 years of directly relevant healthcare law experience in the bio-pharmaceutical industry; in-house experience launching a commercial drug is strongly preferred.
* Strong knowledge of U.S. and global healthcare laws and regulations (AKS/FCA, FDCA, PhRMA Code, FCPA, FDA/OIG guidance, FTC/FCC/SEC guidance, etc.) with preferred experience in ex-US regulations.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills with ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
* Desire to grow, develop, and learn beyond immediate subject matter when opportunities arise.
* Ability to commute to the Brisbane office at least one day a week is preferred; qualified remote candidates will be considered.
Equal Opportunity and Compensation
Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and strive to offer total compensation packages that are market-competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on factors including geography, qualifications, skills, and experience. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $280,000 - $297,000 USD.
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