Rare Disease Sales Specialist (Los Angeles East Territory)

1 month ago
Full-time
Senior
Sales and Business Development
Vera Therapeutics

Vera Therapeutics

Vera Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology firm dedicated to developing innovative treatments for immunological diseases aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients.

Pharmaceuticals
11-50
$189M raised

Description

  • Own the assigned territory and execute strategic plans to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Identify, engage, and educate nephrologists, nurse practitioners, clinic staff, and treatment centers.
  • Build relationships across community and academic centers to support patient identification and treatment.
  • Analyze territory dynamics, develop call plans, and translate market insights into actionable strategies.
  • Deliver compliant clinical presentations on atacicept’s mechanism, efficacy, safety, and patient benefits.
  • Execute in-office and regional educational initiatives to improve disease and treatment awareness.
  • Collaborate with Field Reimbursement, Medical Affairs, Patient Support, and other cross-functional teams.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, submit expense reports, complete required training, and follow compliance standards.
  • Provide field feedback to inform marketing and access strategies.
  • Travel approximately 60% of the time, depending on territory geography.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 5+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology sales experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in rare disease or specialty markets; nephrology experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated sales excellence and successful product launch experience.
  • Experience selling competitively in rare or specialty therapeutic areas.
  • Strong clinical acumen and ability to explain complex science in patient-focused terms.
  • Experience with business planning, territory management, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Must reside within the assigned territory and hold a valid driver’s license.
  • Ownership mindset, resilience, collaboration, and commitment to improving outcomes for patients with immunologic and kidney diseases.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $175,000–$210,000 USD.
  • Annual performance incentive bonus.
  • New-hire equity and ongoing performance-based equity.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible time off and paid holidays.

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