Rare Disease Sales Specialist - Omaha NE

Rare Disease Sales Specialist – Omaha NE

Remote

Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA) is a late clinical‑stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera’s mission is to advance therapies that target the root cause of immunologic disorders and change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate, atacicept, is a self‑administered subcutaneous once‑weekly injection that blocks both B‑cell activating factor (BAFF) and APRIL, aiming to treat autoimmune diseases such as IgA nephropathy.

The company also develops VT‑109, a next‑generation BAFF/APRIL inhibitor in preclinical development, and MAU
868, a monoclonal antibody for BK virus neutralization.

The Rare Disease Sales Specialist serves as a key commercial ambassador for Vera’s first product launch in rare kidney disease. Reporting to the Senior Director, Regional Sales, the role drives awareness, education, and adoption of atacicept within assigned accounts, focusing on nephrologists and key treatment centers managing patients with IgA nephropathy.

The ideal candidate brings a team‑oriented, goal‑directed, ownership mindset—thriving in a collaborative, high‑performance environment and taking pride in finding solutions. Vera seeks individuals who demonstrate grit, resilience, and determination in the face of challenges and continuously strive to improve through feedback and learning.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the commercial foundation of a growing biotech and directly impact patients’ lives.

• 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.
• Translate insights into actionable strategies and call plans.
• Deliver 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 clearly and engagingly to drive 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.
• 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.

• Deliver consistent, compliant, and high‑quality execution.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, submit expense reports, and complete required training on time.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, regulatory guidelines, and industry compliance standards.
• Travel approximately 60% of the time (depending on territory geography).

• 5+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience, including at least 3 years in rare disease or specialty markets (nephrology experience strongly preferred).
• Proven track record of sales excellence and successful product launch experience.
• Demonstrated success in competitive selling environments, ideally within rare or specialty therapeutic areas.
• Strong clinical acumen and ability to translate complex science into meaningful, patient‑focused dialogue.
• Skilled in business planning, territory management, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for individuals living with serious immunologic and kidney diseases.
• Must reside within the assigned territory and possess a valid driver’s license.

Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Base pay range: $180,000 – $210,000 USD.

Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and strives 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.