Position Summary:

The Associate Director, Strategic Finance will report to the VP, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations and will be responsible for supporting Vera’s long-range plan and broad strategic initiatives at Vera. Working with the finance and business leadership team as well as key cross-functional personnel including business development, commercial, clinical, legal, and supply chain operations, this position will support the company’s long-term strategic and financial initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Long Range Planning (LRP) process for Vera, working with financial leadership to set long-range strategic and financial objectives that inform near-term planning, while maintaining regular discussions with cross-functional partners to ensure models are updated regularly
• Work closely with Finance & Accounting to support capital formation strategy for the business. Support activities related to investor relations and equity / debt / alternative financing, including Wall Street analyst engagement
• Prepare materials for IR events, including earnings releases, business updates, investor events, curtain raisers, etc.
• Conduct industry research and synthesize insights to support Vera’s corporate objectives
• Aid Finance & Accounting leadership in cash runway analyses, budget and headcount planning, and cost effectiveness projects
• Organize and manage special projects that are critical to Vera's long-term success
• Develop and maintain highly productive relationships across the company to support continuous LRP refinement, clinical and commercial development, and execution of long-term strategy

Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of relevant experience in biotech and/or corporate finance
• BS and/or MBA
• Track record of developing and executing on strategic initiatives to achieve long-term corporate vision and maximize value
• Top-notch financial, strategic planning, and business planning skills, including the independent ability to prepare robust long-term financial models
• Robust understanding of valuation and financial concepts (valuation methods, capital structure dynamics, etc.)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to executives
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with a fact- and data-driven decision making mentality
• High energy, with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" approach
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Experienced in leading change and a demonstrated ability to accomplish results and meet deadlines and commitments
• Ability to travel up to ~20% based on company need