• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including technology license agreements, material transfer agreements (MTAs), nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements, and other IP-related documents. • Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, obligations, and best practices related to technology transfer and commercialization activities. • Support technology transfer operations by ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and institutional policies (e.g., Bayh-Dole Act, export control, GDPR, etc.). • Collaborate with inventors, researchers, business development, and external partners to facilitate the protection and commercialization of intellectual property. • Conduct due diligence for potential licensing, partnership, and commercialization opportunities. • Provide guidance on IP strategy, including patent, copyright, and trademark matters as they pertain to technology transactions. • Develop and deliver training sessions for staff and faculty on contract processes, IP rights, and compliance topics. • Stay abreast of legal developments and trends in technology transfer, IP law, and commercialization.

• Manage the preparation, filing, and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications • Oversee and manage the patent docket • Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and infringement analyses • Advise on intellectual property strategy, portfolio management, and competitive landscape assessments • Collaborate closely with scientists, researchers, and inventors • Draft IP-related terms in numerous agreements • Support due diligence activities for business transactions involving life sciences IP assets • Monitor and analyze relevant legal and regulatory developments in patent law • Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on IP best practices

• Drive, lead and participate in the development of proposals and business development activities • Assist in developing new market relevant tools, methodologies, products and deliverables for the rapidly changing human resources industry • Lead and participate in the design and execution of projects to help optimize all elements of the organization including HR transformation, HR outsourcing, HRIS implementation, organizational design, strategic workforce planning, and talent attraction and retention • Coach, lead and develop other members of the team in project activities as well as their general career growth and development • Lead and oversee engagements and project financials • Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and users • Provide analysis, development, and documentation of improvement opportunities • Facilitate user workshops to gather and document business needs, requirements, weaknesses, and challenges • Continuously learn to better understand RSM’s array of services, with the intent to enhance value to our clients • Effectively document and communicate your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management • Provide thought leadership through presentations or writing such as blogs or RSM content either individually or jointly with other RSM team members • Network internally and externally to develop sales opportunities • Manage multiple projects and project teams to deliver exceptional client experience

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Associate Director, Commercial Operations will report to the Senior Director, Business Operations and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of delivery and communication of all US field operations and administration. Working with the commercial operations team and key personnel including the broader Commercial team leaders. Responsibilities: - Data and Ecosystems for Analytics: - Collaborate with IT to manage cloud technology and reporting platforms to support analytics and reporting needs, including executive and leadership dashboards, launch and KPI reporting. - Own and optimize CRM systems (e.g., Veeva) tailored to Vera workflows, including high valued customers, referral networks, and long sales cycles. - Ensure accurate tracking of HCP engagement, account activity, and all other field promotional efforts. - Analyze field activity and territory performance with sensitivity to qualitative insights and traditional/non-traditional KPIs. - Sales Operations & Field Enablement: - Support specialty field teams (e.g., sales, regional marketing directors, field reimbursement managers and field medical) with inquiry resolution, analytics and training. - Partner with Training and HR to support onboarding and continuous enablement for field teams. - Territory & Targeting Strategy: - Design and manage highly focused territory alignments based on high valued customers, referral pathways, and regional patient density. - Maintain targeting lists that reflect evolving diagnostic expansion, and new account discovery. - Incentive Compensation & Goal Setting: - Support incentive compensation plans designed for rare disease dynamics (e.g., milestone-based goals, team-based components). - Administer compensation calculations and payouts with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and compliance. - Partner with Sales Leadership to set realistic goals aligned to Vera’s goals. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Work closely with Commercial Operations team members, Patient Services, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Marketing to ensure aligned data, workflows, and reporting. - Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to ensure adherence to healthcare and rare disease regulatory standards. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in business, Life Sciences, or related field. - 8+ years of Sales Operations or Commercial Operations experience in biotech, pharma, or rare disease environments. - Hands-on experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred). - Strong analytical and reporting skills; advanced Excel and BI tools experience. - Experience supporting specialty or small field sales teams. Requirements - 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 $149,000 - $206,000 USD. 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.