Vera Therapeutics, Inc.
Vice President, Information Technology
Vera Therapeutics, Inc., Brisbane, California, United States, 94005
Title:
Vice President, Information Technology
Location:
Brisbane, California
About Us:Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA), is a late-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 in order 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 injection once weekly that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL). Vera is also developing MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK Virus. 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:We are looking for a Vice President, Information Technology to lead and build our IT team and infrastructure through a critical growth stage. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for IT services, infrastructure, projects, security, and partner relationships. You will develop and implement IT strategies for the secure and efficient operation of our enterprise applications, infrastructures, operational technology, and communication systems.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement IT strategy directly linked to Vera objectives and business initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative technology solutions.
Manage relationships with various technology vendors and stakeholders.
Develop and oversee a dashboard providing comprehensive IT reports.
Direct execution of a broad range of technical projects.
Create, implement and maintain policies, standards, practices, and procedures for system security.
Create and manage annual operating budget and forecasting for IT.
Conduct risk management planning and monitoring on projects.
Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies.
Develop and maintain a robust disaster recovery plan.
Provide leadership and direction to the helpdesk team.
Coordinate the development and implementation of programs and initiatives for process improvements.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks and issues.
Oversee the maintenance of helpdesk processes and service-level agreements.
Continuously improve helpdesk operations by implementing best practices.
Collaborate with teams to identify training needs and deliver training programs.
Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or another related field. MBA/MS a plus.
15+ years of hands-on IT management experience, preferably in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.
Strong technical knowledge and extensive application support experience.
Proven track record in project and program management.
In-depth knowledge of IT systems architecture and governance frameworks.
Understanding of purchasing, budgeting, and planning processes.
Strategic, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Extensive vendor management experience.
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Experience fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $289,000 - $347,000. The exact base pay offered will depend on various factors.
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.
Notice to Recruiters/Staffing AgenciesRecruiters and staffing agencies should not contact Vera Therapeutics through this page. All recruitment vendors are prohibited from contacting our hiring manager(s), executive team members, or employees.
Fraud AlertTo 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.
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Vice President, Information Technology
Location:
Brisbane, California
About Us:Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA), is a late-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 in order 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 injection once weekly that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL). Vera is also developing MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK Virus. 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:We are looking for a Vice President, Information Technology to lead and build our IT team and infrastructure through a critical growth stage. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for IT services, infrastructure, projects, security, and partner relationships. You will develop and implement IT strategies for the secure and efficient operation of our enterprise applications, infrastructures, operational technology, and communication systems.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement IT strategy directly linked to Vera objectives and business initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative technology solutions.
Manage relationships with various technology vendors and stakeholders.
Develop and oversee a dashboard providing comprehensive IT reports.
Direct execution of a broad range of technical projects.
Create, implement and maintain policies, standards, practices, and procedures for system security.
Create and manage annual operating budget and forecasting for IT.
Conduct risk management planning and monitoring on projects.
Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies.
Develop and maintain a robust disaster recovery plan.
Provide leadership and direction to the helpdesk team.
Coordinate the development and implementation of programs and initiatives for process improvements.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks and issues.
Oversee the maintenance of helpdesk processes and service-level agreements.
Continuously improve helpdesk operations by implementing best practices.
Collaborate with teams to identify training needs and deliver training programs.
Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or another related field. MBA/MS a plus.
15+ years of hands-on IT management experience, preferably in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.
Strong technical knowledge and extensive application support experience.
Proven track record in project and program management.
In-depth knowledge of IT systems architecture and governance frameworks.
Understanding of purchasing, budgeting, and planning processes.
Strategic, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Extensive vendor management experience.
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Experience fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $289,000 - $347,000. The exact base pay offered will depend on various factors.
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.
Notice to Recruiters/Staffing AgenciesRecruiters and staffing agencies should not contact Vera Therapeutics through this page. All recruitment vendors are prohibited from contacting our hiring manager(s), executive team members, or employees.
Fraud AlertTo 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr