Senior Director, Program & Portfolio Management

Role: Senior Director, Program & Portfolio Management at Vera Therapeutics, leading the cross-functional execution of the Trutakna (atacicept-vymj) autoimmune disease program. Responsibilities: own the integrated project plan, lead the Development Sub-Team across Clinical Development, Regulatory, CMC, Biostatistics, and Safety; oversee R&D governance and facilitate decision-making; manage stakeholder engagement, and mentor R&D project managers. Qualifications: BA/BS with 15+ years in biotech/pharma, with experience managing late-stage development programs through registration, including BLA/NDA processes; advanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA) preferred. Skills: proven leadership of cross-functional teams, stakeholder management, expertise in program management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project), and strong communication skills. HighValue: biologics/antibody modality, autoimmune indication, late-stage development (clinical or regulatory phases), with experience in governance and executive reporting. WorkSetup: near Boston, MA or Brisbane, CA; focused on execution and strategic alignment in a fast-paced environment.