Executive Assistant to the Office of the Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Brisbane, CA
Vera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera Therapeutics' mission is to advance treatments that target the source of disease in order to change the standard of care for patients. Vera Therapeutics' lead product candidate is atacicept, a fusion protein self‐administered at home as a subcutaneous once‐weekly injection that blocks both BAFF and APRIL, stimulating B cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and lupus nephritis. Beyond IgAN, Vera Therapeutics is evaluating additional diseases where the reduction of autoantibodies by atacicept may prove clinically meaningful. In addition, Vera Therapeutics holds an exclusive license agreement with Stanford University for a novel, next‐generation fusion protein targeting BAFF and APRIL, known as VT‐109, with wide therapeutic potential across the spectrum of B‐cell–mediated diseases. Vera Therapeutics is also evaluating the development of MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK virus, which can have devastating consequences in kidney transplant recipients. Vera Therapeutics retains all global developmental and commercial rights to atacicept, VT‐109, and MAU868.
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
The Executive Assistant role will report to the Chief Business Officer (CBO) and will act as a partner to executives across the office of the CBO, including Corporate Communications, Portfolio & Program Management, and Business Development & Alliance Management functions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‐moving environments, brings structure to ambiguity, and can seamlessly shift between executive support and operational coordination. This role enables leadership to stay focused on strategy and growth by ensuring administrative priorities and cross‐functional initiatives continue moving forward despite ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Responsibilities
* Manage complex executive calendars, travel, expense reporting, and meeting prioritization.
* Prepare briefing notes and key materials for internal and external meetings.
* Coordinate meetings and track action items.
Project & Operational Coordination
* Support portfolio/program management activities and cross‐functional coordination.
* Track priorities, risks, and dependencies across initiatives.
Communications & Corporate Initiatives
* Support internal communication platforms and staff company‐wide events.
* Oversee scheduling of corporate‐wide events and event management.
* Manage contracts and SOWs with external consultants and speakers.
* Coordinate with other EAs on internal events.
Business Development Support
* Coordinate materials and logistics for business development meetings and partner interactions.
* Assist with coordination of external conferences, partner meetings, and other business development engagements.
* Support diligence processes by organizing materials, timelines, and internal coordination.
* Assist in tracking BD opportunities and maintaining internal trackers.
Qualifications
* BA/BS degree with 2-3+ years of experience supporting senior executives or leading operational coordination in biotech, consulting, or high‐growth environments.
* Experience supporting business development, strategy, or corporate functions preferred.
* Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple priorities that change quickly.
* Clear, concise communicator who can work effectively across functions and levels.
* Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating with limited direction.
* Demonstrates a high level of discretion, ownership, and accountability when handling sensitive information and supporting executive‐level priorities.
* Highly proficient with productivity and collaboration tools including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Slack, Box, and modern AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude).
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. 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.
For this role, the anticipated base pay range is
$95,000 - $131,000 USD
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