Director, Regional Marketing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Gather insights related to disease states and brands through personalized, one-on-one engagements with Key External Experts (KEEs).

• Organize and facilitate both regional and national advisory board meetings.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret sentiments from KEEs, monitor competitor activities, and assess broader market trends.

• Provide support for commercial-led advisory boards and third-party insight-gathering initiatives.

• Monitor KEEs' perspectives on Vera, the treatment landscape for IgAN, unmet clinical needs, and patient management strategies.

• Develop and implement plans to build advocacy among KEEs.

• Identify and nurture both established and emerging KEEs in academic and community settings.

• Foster relationships with KEEs who possess expertise in IgAN.

• Represent Vera’s commercial organization through tailored interactions and small-group meetings.

• Identify, recruit, and train members for Vera’s US Speaker Bureau.

• Create and execute plans for participation in international, national, and regional conferences and society meetings.

• Establish a peer-to-peer education platform aimed at enhancing awareness of IgAN, BAFF/APRIL, and Atacicept.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA), with preference for an MBA and/or an advanced science degree.

• Over 8 years of varied commercial experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.

• 3–5 years of preferred field experience.

• Background in biologics, gene therapies, or specialty pharmaceuticals.

• Nephrology expertise is preferred.

• Proven experience in developing and executing KEE strategies through compliant, effective, and engaging interactions.

• Demonstrated success in crafting insight-driven strategic plans and business cases with measurable positive outcomes.

• Comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape and compliance requirements.

• Ability to influence others without direct authority and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Capacity to excel in a dynamic and entrepreneurial biotech environment.

• Comfortable navigating and leading in uncertain and evolving situations.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, along with a strong executive presence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual performance incentive bonus.

• Equity for new hires.

• Ongoing equity based on performance.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance options.

• 401k matching program.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Paid holidays.