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 treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases to change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate is atacicept, a fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous once-weekly injection that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and APRIL, which stimulate B cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy. Vera is also evaluating atacicept in other immunologic disorders. Additionally, Vera is developing VT-109, a novel, next-generation dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor in preclinical development, and MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize BK virus infection. For more information, please visit: www.veratx.com. 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 Executive Director, Compliance will report to the Senior Vice President, Legal, Healthcare/Commercial Law, Compliance, & Operations, with dotted-line reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. This role will serve as the key Compliance representative to the company, overseeing and evolving Vera’s Healthcare Compliance Program. Responsibilities Training & Policy Development Develop, execute, and oversee Vera’s Compliance Program, in partnership with Vera Legal, including drafting relevant policies and procedures. Develop and deliver compliance training to employees, ensuring understanding of industry-specific compliance risks and regulatory obligations. Monitor evolving federal and state compliance developments that may impact business operations and product launches, updating company compliance policies and procedures as necessary. Provide strategic guidance on emerging healthcare compliance risks, including clinical trials, patient support programs, expanded access programs, and commercialization strategies. Compliance Program Oversight Partner with key stakeholders to develop policies for transfers of value to HCPs/HCOs (e.g., FMV, Sunshine Act Reporting) and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (reporting, tracking, identifying, and reconciling payments). Ensure compliance with state transparency reporting laws in partnership with relevant business stakeholders. Develop policies to identify, investigate, and resolve compliance issues, and work with functional areas to implement corrective actions. Provide compliance expertise for global healthcare-related initiatives as required. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Lead Vera’s Corporate Compliance Committee. Serve as the primary compliance advisor to cross-functional teams to align compliance strategy with business objectives. Provide practical compliance solutions with a growth mindset and collaborate with Legal stakeholders as required. Other responsibilities to advance Legal/Compliance objectives as needed. Qualifications JD (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction is strongly preferred. Minimum of 10-12 years of directly relevant compliance experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries. Strong knowledge of U.S. and global healthcare compliance regulations (e.g., OIG, AKS/FCA, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, FCPA, HIPAA); experience with ex-US laws preferred. Experience with FMV assessments, Transfer of Value reporting, price transparency regulations, and industry best practices. Experience designing healthcare compliance programs and delivering related training. Excellent communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally. Ability to commute to the Brisbane office at least one day a week is preferred; qualified remote candidates will be considered. Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The base pay offered for this role will depend on factors including geography, qualifications, skills, and experience. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $250,000 - $275,000 USD . Voluntary Self-Identification Vera Therapeutics may collect voluntary self-identification information for government reporting purposes. Completion is voluntary and confidential; it does not affect hiring decisions. J-18808-Ljbffr