Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling
Brisbane, CA
About the role
Vera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera Therapeutics’ mission is to advance treatments that target the source of disease in order to change the standard of care for patients. Vera Therapeutics’ 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 A Proliferation-Inducing Ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and lupus nephritis. Beyond IgAN, Vera Therapeutics is evaluating additional diseases where the reduction of autoantibodies by atacicept may prove clinically meaningful. In addition, Vera Therapeutics holds an exclusive license agreement with Stanford University for a novel, next generation fusion protein targeting BAFF and APRIL, known as VT-109, with wide therapeutic potential across the spectrum of B-cell–mediated diseases. Vera Therapeutics is also evaluating the development of MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK virus, which can have devastating consequences in kidney transplant recipients. Vera Therapeutics retains all global developmental and commercial rights to atacicept, VT-109, and MAU868. 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 Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling will report to the Sr. Director, Commercial Supply Chain Management and will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supply of commercial products through a global network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and key suppliers. The candidate will serve as the central planning leader, aligning commercial demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory strategy, and financial objectives through a robust S&OP process. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in building scalable planning capabilities in a complex demand inputs environment. Finally, the candidate must be detail oriented and have exceptional organizational and communication skills, be capable of communicating strategic plans to upper management, summarize data, and effectively manage interactions with stakeholders across functions.
Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end planning processes including demand, supply, capacity, and inventory planning. Develop supply strategies that ensure product availability while optimizing inventory investment and working capital. Translate demand forecasts into production, procurement, and inventory
requirements across the global supply network. Conduct scenario planning and supply risk assessments to support business continuity and executive decision-making. Identify any supply constraints and negotiate/resolve with the CMO any issues to meet the supply plan. Recommend inventory policies, safety stock strategies, and supply planning parameters appropriate for commercial operations. Serve as the primary supply planning leader for a globally distributed network of CMOs, contract packagers, and third-party logistics providers. Partner with external manufacturing organizations to align production schedules, capacity plans, inventory targets, and material availability. Develop metrics and KPIs to monitor manufacturing performance, capacity utilization, supply constraints, and inventory health across the network. Identify and mitigate supply risks associated with global manufacturing operations, transportation, regulatory
requirements, and supplier performance. Drive long-range capacity planning across multiple manufacturing sites and contract partners. Partner with and maintain regular contact with key stakeholders including Drug Product, Analytical Sciences, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Supply, Finance, and Program Management.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry experience in cGMP manufacturing operations of biologics, or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry experience in cGMP manufacturing operations of biologics. Demonstrated experience managing supply planning activities across a global network of CMOs and third-party manufacturing partners. Proven experience leading and facilitating a formal S&OP process, including executive-level participation and decision-making. Strong understanding of supply planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and supply chain risk management. Ability to perform planning functions using various levels of sophistication in planning and reporting tools (from Excel through established ERP packages). Experience supporting commercial product launches, building inventory strategies, network readiness, etc. APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 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. 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. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $150,000 — $180,000 USD 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. Notice to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies Recruiters and staffing agencies should not contact Vera Therapeutics through this page. All recruitment vendors (search firms, recruitment agencies, and staffing companies) are prohibited from contacting our hiring manager(s), executive team members, or employees. We require that all recruiters and staffing agencies have a fully executed, formal written agreement on file. Vera Therapeutics’ receipt or acceptance of an unsolicited resume submitted by a vendor organization to this website or employee does not constitute an actual or implied contract between Vera Therapeutics and such organization and will be considered unsolicited and Vera Therapeutics will not be responsible for related fees. Fraud Alert To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are a top priority for us. At Vera Therapeutics, recruiters only direct candidates to apply through our official career page at https://veratx.com/careers/ . Recruiters will always contact you using the domain of veratx.com. We will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from Vera Therapeutics, please email human resources.
