Senior Pharmacovigilance Strategist

Vera Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Our mission is to advance treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases, changing the standard of care for patients.

We are seeking a skilled Director, Pharmacovigilance Scientist to join our team. This individual will provide medical oversight for the global drug safety and pharmacovigilance function, ensuring proactive and timely review and assessment of all safety data related to our portfolio of therapies.

• Directly responsible for all aspects of pharmacovigilance activities for assigned compounds and products in support of safety surveillance, signal management, communication of the safety profile, benefit-risk assessment, safety responses to regulatory agency queries, and safety document preparation.
• Leads Medical Safety Review Committee (MSRC) and Medical Safety Review Board (MSRB) meetings and related activities.
• Represents DSPV for assigned compounds on cross-functional teams and Independent Data Monitoring Committees (IDMC).
• Identifies and develops safety strategies and planning for compound and non-compound specific pharmacovigilance activities.
• Reviews ICSRs and other data sources of assigned compounds.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of relevant SOPs, working practices, and guides.
• Continuously improves DSPV, including cultivating cross-functional relationships and mentoring junior safety scientists.

• 10+ years of total relevant experience in PV and/or relevant medical field or equivalent industry experience in drug safety.
• 5+ years of total relevant experience in PV and/or relevant medical field with PharmD/PhD/MD degree required.
• Clinical experience and/or industry experience in nephrology and antibodies is a plus.

The anticipated base pay range is starting at $225,000. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. We offer various benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and paid holidays.