Clinical Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Title: Clinical Supply Chain Manager Location: Brisbane, California About Us: Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA) is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera’s mission is to advance treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases to change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate is atacicept, a fully humanized fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous weekly injection that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL). Vera is also developing VT-109, a novel, next-generation dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor in preclinical development, and MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK virus. For more information, please visit: . Our values are the cornerstone of our culture and guide everything we do—from hiring great people to advancing our mission together. Position Summary: The Clinical Supply Chain Manager will report to the Director of Clinical Supply Chain and will be responsible for operational activities of the clinical supply chain including logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and inventory management of clinical supplies. This position will ensure uninterrupted supply in clinical trials by working with third-party packaging suppliers, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, CMC, and the Clinical Operations team. Responsibilities: Manage global logistics activities for cold chain GMP materials including scheduling, tracking, import/export, and trade compliance. Implement and maintain shipment request processes and systems to track and monitor shipments. Create shipping documents: Packing Slip, BOL, SLI, Proforma/Commercial Invoice, and reports for inbound/outbound shipments. Maintain inventory management activities across manufacturing sites, warehouses, and key internal stakeholders. Work with Clinical Operations to define the supply strategy for clinical study investigational medicinal product (IMP) in line with the study protocol. Forecast IMP demand for global studies based on clinical study protocol and plan. Collaborate with CMC to ensure on-time delivery of IMP and adequate inventory levels for trials. Create, monitor, and adapt supply plans to meet clinical study demand. Oversee IMP shipments within the global distribution network and prepare documentation for import and export of clinical supplies. Coordinate drug returns from site back to depot and perform study drug reconciliation at study closeout. Qualifications: BA or BS degree in business or life sciences. 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, logistics management, or related field. Direct experience with supply and distribution for phase 1-3 clinical trials. Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Good Distribution Practice (GDP). Strong computer, database, and organizational skills. Cold Chain experience required. Experience with IXRS systems preferred. Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. The anticipated base pay range for this role is $99,000 - $127,000, depending on various factors including geography, qualifications, skills, and experience. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity, along with various benefits offerings. #J-18808-Ljbffr