Rare Disease Sales Specialist (Los Angeles East Territory) at Vera Therapeutics

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 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, this individual will be responsible for driving awareness, education, and adoption of atacicept within assigned accounts, focusing on nephrologists and key treatment centers managing patients with IgA nephropathy with in the Los Angeles East territory. The ideal candidate brings a team-oriented, goal-directed, and ownership mindset – someone who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment and takes pride in finding solutions. Vera seeks individuals who demonstrate grit, resilience, and determination in the face of challenged and continuously strive to improve through feedback and learning. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the commercial foundation of a growing biotech and make a direct impact on patients’ lives. Key Responsibilities: Account Ownership & Territory Management 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. Customer Engagement & Education 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. Collaboration & Culture 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 timely completion of required training. Ensure adherence to all company policies, regulatory guidelines, and industry compliance standards. Travel approximately 60% of the time (depending on terri