Senior Director, Sales Training

Job Description:

Title: Senior Director, Sales Training

Location: Brisbane, California / Remote

About Us:

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 in order to change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate is atacicept, a fully humanized fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous weekly injection that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy. Vera is also considering evaluating the role of 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 infection with BK virus, a polyomavirus that can have devastating consequences in certain settings such as kidney transplant. 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:

The Senior Director, Sales Training, will be responsible for building and executing Vera Therapeutics’ sales training strategy in preparation for upcoming product launches and commercial expansion.

This individual will lead the development of all training programs for the field salesforce—focusing on disease state education, product knowledge, competitive landscape, selling skills, and compliance.

As a key member of the Commercial Operations team, this person will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, HR and Compliance to ensure a fully prepared and high-performing nephrology sales team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a comprehensive sales training strategy aligned with brand objectives and field readiness goals.
• Design and deliver onboarding programs for new sales representatives focused on disease state knowledge, selling competencies, and company culture.
• Create ongoing training content and curricula (e.g., POA meetings, workshops, digital modules) for continuous field team development.
• Partner with Sales Leadership to identify performance gaps and develop targeted training interventions.
• Lead training efforts for new product launches, indication expansions, and competitive differentiation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Compliance to ensure messaging accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Leverage digital platforms and adult learning principles to optimize training effectiveness.
• Develop metrics and assessments to evaluate training impact, field competencies, and sales effectiveness.
• Oversee and manage external training vendors and content providers as needed.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and coach to field leaders on training, messaging, and talent development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MEd, or relevant scientific discipline) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical sales, training, or commercial operations; specialty care experience preferred.
• Prior experience leading training for specialty products in nephrology, immunology, or rare disease markets strongly preferred.
• Track record of designing and executing successful training initiatives, including product launches.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory, sales methodologies (e.g., Challenger, SPIN), and training technology platforms.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving biotech environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed (estimated 25–40%)

Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $ - $. 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.

At Vera, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Vera Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and a number of paid holidays.

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