Title: Associate Director, Market Research Location: Brisbane, California / Remote 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 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 weekly injection that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy. Vera is also considering evaluating the role of atacicept in other immunologic disorders. Additionally, Vera is 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, a polyomavirus that can have devastating consequences in certain settings such as kidney transplant. 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 seeking an experienced and technically proficient Associate Director, Market Research to join our Insights & Analytics team. This highly visible role will serve as a strategic partner to cross-functional leaders, shaping data-driven strategies that guide brand planning, commercialization, and product launches-including Vera's first commercial launch. The ideal candidate combines technical depth in market research with analytical and critical thinking skills. This person must excel at market research methodologies and have strong ability to work independently, lead research initiatives, and present to stakeholders in a fast-paced and dynamic biotech environment. The role requires integrating insights across multiple data sources (primary research, syndicated sources, and competitive intelligence) and distilling complex findings into clear, actionable insights. Responsibilities: Strategic Market Research Lead Lead and execute comprehensive market research projects from design through delivery to address critical business questions (e.g., landscape evolution, customer segmentation, forecast input, launch readiness). Apply deep technical knowledge in qualitative and quantitative methodologies to recommend fit-for-purpose research designs. Drive synthesis across varied data @types to produce actionable and strategic insights that support launch preparation and commercial decision-making. Develop clear and compelling presentations that effectively communicate insights to senior leadership and cross-functional partners. Cross-Functional & Strategic Partnership Collaborate across Marketing, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Market Access to align research objectives with broader strategic goals. Integrate insights from multiple sources, assess data limitations, and guide teams toward unified, evidence-backed recommendations. Serve as a thought partner to stakeholders, driving alignment on research strategy and insight implications. Project & Vendor Management Manage multiple complex research projects simultaneously with agility and precision. Oversee external research vendors to ensure technical rigor, timely execution, and alignment with business needs. Monitor data quality, analysis, and interpretation with a critical eye toward accuracy and relevance. Launch & Commercial Support Generate insights to support launch readiness, brand positioning, customer journey mapping, and competitive response planning. Partner with cross-functional teams to translate insights into impactful commercial strategies for product launch and lifecycle planning. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, MPH, or related field) strongly preferred. 8+ years of experience in market research or insights, preferably within pharmaceutical/biotech settings; experience with product launches is essential. Advanced technical expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research design and execution. Proven ability to synthesize insights across diverse data sources and translate findings into strategic recommendations. Strong analytical mindset with exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to execute independently and present to senior stakeholders in ambiguous and fast-paced settings. Track record of success managing vendors, projects, and timelines across multiple priorities. Experience working in rare disease or specialty markets and agile biotech environments is highly desirable. Desired experience with emerging AI methodologies applied to market research and commercial insights generation (e.g., AI-assisted data mining, text analytics, advanced segmentation, or predictive modeling using machine learning tools). Comfort exploring or integrating AI tools into traditional research approaches is a plus. Familiarity with syndicated data tools (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony Health) and secondary analytics required. * Willingness to travel up to 10%. 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. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $189k - $203k. 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. 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. Vera Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and a number of paid holidays. 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. 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