Vera Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on the pursuit of truth in science to transform medicine in autoimmune disease, starting with the kidney. Vera Therapeutics’ flagship commercial product is TRUTAKNATM (atacicept-vymj), a B-cell activating factor (BAFF) and A proliferation-inducing ligand ( APRIL) inhibitor. Vera Therapeutics is evaluating multiple diseases where the reduction of autoantibodies through inhibition of BAFF and APRIL may prove clinically meaningful.

Vera Therapeutics was founded in 2016 and is based in Brisbane, California. com . At Vera, our values are the cornerstone of our culture and guide how we work together every day.

We lead with empathy, act with an owner’s mindset, demand clarity, work without fences, and execute with urgency because patients are counting on us. From how we hire and develop our people to how we advance rigorous science, we are building a team committed to transforming medicine in autoimmune diseases, starting with the kidney. 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.

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.

, 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.