Vice President, Commercial Manufacturing Operations

veratherapeuticsinc; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Vera Therapeutics is seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing Operations to lead the transition from clinical-stage to a commercial manufacturing organization. You will build and guide a best-in-class manufacturing and supply chain team, collaborating with quality, regulatory, commercial, and finance to enable a global product launch and ongoing supply chain excellence.

The role requires extensive biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 15+ years of biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of senior-level line management experience.
• Experience with regulatory requirements including BLAs and interactions with authorities.
• Experience in development and manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads manufacturing and supply chain teams to build a high performing organization.
• Partners with senior leadership to guide late-stage programs and commercial readiness.
• Oversees S&OP activities and cross-functional Product Development alignment.
• Shapes end-to-end supply chain strategy for global commercial launch.
• Manages end-to-end demand/supply planning tools and metrics.
• Provides strategic direction for BLA enabling studies through launch and sustaining ops.
• Develops department budgets and ensures fiscal accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain

Manufacturing

S&OP

Budgeting

Regulatory

Biotech manufacturing

Communication

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Life Sciences degree

Engineering degree

Job description

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 TRUTAKNA TM (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 Vice President, Manufacturing Operations will report to the SVP Product Development and Manufacturing (PD&T) and will be responsible for leading the transition from a clinical-stage organization to an effective commercial manufacturing organization. As a key partner to the SVP PD&T, the candidate will lead and develop a best-in-class manufacturing and supply chain team that can collaboratively work across functions to enable commercial launch of our lead product into global markets. While working with internal teams, such as quality, regulatory, commercial, and finance, and external contract service providers, the individual is responsible for ensuring that the end-to-end supply chain is set up to meet the global commercial product demand with keen eye towards continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leads the manufacturing and supply chain teams, providing leadership aligned with Vera values resulting in a high performing organization
• Contributes to the strategic leadership of Vera's late-stage programs acting as a strong team player
• Participate in sales and operations planning (S&OP) and Product Development Teams representing the Product Development and Manufacturing function
• Create synergy and knowledge sharing to enable optimal production planning processes to balance supply/demand risks
• Serves as a single point of contact to manage end-to-end global supply chain and foster the needed supplier relationships to drive excellence using appropriate metrics
• Serves as a strategic thought leader to craft and manage commercial supply contracts with an eye towards life cycle extension programs
• Create, develop and manage necessary tools for end-to-end demand/supply planning
• Provide strategic direction, technical guidance, and long-range planning for late-stage programs: BLA-enabling studies through BLA submission, commercial launch, and sustaining operations
• Develop and manage department budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility for manufacturing operations
• Develop fit for purpose operational processes and systems to support supplier metrics and other tools to enable continuous improvement / process excellence
• Willingness to take on additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, and to adapt to changes in job scope as organizational needs evolve

Qualifications

• Master's degree required. PhD preferred. Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering preferred
• 15+ years of relevant experience from biopharmaceutical manufacturing required.
• 5+ years of senior-level line management experience leading other leaders required
• Proven track record of creating business results
• Deep technical, operational, regulatory, strategic, and quality expertise, along with a proven track record of leading late-stage programs in innovative biotech or pharmaceutical organizations
• Experience with operating and navigating regulatory requirements including authoring and reviewing BLAs and interacting with regulatory authorities
• Solid understanding of drug development within the biopharmaceutical industry
• Experience within development and manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies or related field preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative leadership style
• Leads by example in recognizing and modeling Vera values
• Learning agility: ability to seek input, make connections, recognize patterns that lead to effective decision‑making and action
• Proven ability to thoughtfully evaluate processes, identify opportunities for improvement and successfully execute on those plans
• Strong communication skills (oral & written); able to effectively interact with all levels internally and externally - able to tailor communications to the audience to achieve desired results
• Attention to detail with ability to move easily between hands‑on work and strategic thinking
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong leadership skills with a desire to nurture, train, and grow