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Vera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for immunological diseases, with a focus on IgA nephropathy and BK virus management. Its lead asset, MAU868, is a neutralizing antibody that targets BK virus and is developed under an exclusive worldwide license from Pfizer. The company differentiates itself through the Pfizer license and a strategy that emphasizes licensing and commercialization to bring therapies to immunocompromised patients, especially those undergoing organ or stem cell transplants. The goal is to improve outcomes for patients with immunologic and rare diseases by translating research into accessible treatments and building a high-performance organization.
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IPO
Headquarters
Brisbane, California
Founded
2016
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Vera Therapeutics has granted inducement awards to Jane Wright-Mitchell, its new Chief Legal Officer, consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 56,850 shares and restricted stock units underlying 42,403 shares of Class A common stock. The Compensation Committee approved the awards on 23 March 2026 under the company's 2024 Inducement Plan. The stock options have an exercise price of $40.73 per share and will vest over four years, with 25% vesting after the first anniversary and the remainder vesting monthly over 36 months. The RSU award will vest 25% annually over four years starting 20 May 2026. Vera Therapeutics is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments for immunological diseases, with atacicept as its lead product candidate targeting autoimmune diseases including IgAN and lupus nephritis.
Vera Therapeutics has appointed Jane Wright-Mitchell as Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately. Wright-Mitchell previously worked with the company as a strategic legal consultant and brings over 25 years of experience advising public and private life sciences companies. The biotechnology company is preparing for the potential launch of atacicept, a dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor for IgA nephropathy patients. Wright-Mitchell most recently served as fractional general counsel for life sciences firms and was previously General Counsel at Vaxcyte. Wright-Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Clemson University, a Pharm.D. from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and a J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. She is a registered pharmacist and registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Vera Therapeutics appoints Jane Wright-Mitchell as Chief Legal Officer. GlobeNewswire | Vera Therapeutics Today at 4:30am PDT BRISBANE, Calif., March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERA), a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing transformative treatments for patients with serious immunological diseases, today announced the appointment of Jane Wright-Mitchell, Pharm.D., J.D., as Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately. "Jane has worked with Vera Therapeutics previously as a strategic legal consultant and brings a depth and breadth of experience in supporting companies through regulatory approvals, commercialization, and intellectual property management," said Marshall Fordyce, M.D., Founder and CEO of Vera Therapeutics. "As we near the potential launch of our first-in-class dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor for patients with IgA nephropathy, Jane's expertise will further strengthen our foundation for sustainable success." "I look forward to partnering across the organization to lead our legal efforts through key milestones and the potential commercial launch of atacicept," said Ms. Wright-Mitchell. "I am excited to join Vera Therapeutics' leadership and work towards our mission to advance treatments in order to change the standard of care for patients." Ms. Wright-Mitchell is a business and compliance lawyer with over 25 years of experience advising public and private companies. She most recently served as a fractional general counsel supporting public and private companies in the life sciences industry. Ms. Wright-Mitchell was previously the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary at Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX). Prior to that role, she served as the Chief Legal Officer of other pharmaceutical and research companies. Ms. Wright-Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Clemson University, a Pharm.D. from the University of Illinois, Chicago and a J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. She is a registered pharmacist as well as registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. About Vera Therapeutics Vera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera Therapeutics' mission is to advance treatments that target the source of disease in order to change the standard of care for patients. Vera Therapeutics' lead product candidate is atacicept, a fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous once 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 (IgAN) and lupus nephritis. Beyond IgAN, Vera Therapeutics is evaluating additional diseases where the reduction of autoantibodies by atacicept may prove clinically meaningful. In addition, Vera Therapeutics holds an exclusive license agreement with Stanford University for a novel, next generation fusion protein targeting BAFF and APRIL, known as VT-109, with wide therapeutic potential across the spectrum of B-cell-mediated diseases. Vera Therapeutics is also evaluating the development of MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK virus, which can have devastating consequences in kidney transplant recipients. Vera Therapeutics retains all global developmental and commercial rights to atacicept, VT-109, and MAU868. For more information, please visit www.veratx.com. Forward-looking Statements Statements contained in this press release regarding matters, events or results that may occur in the future are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, Vera Therapeutics' ability to launch a potential first-in-class dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor for patients with IgA nephropathy; the Chief Legal Officer's ability to further strengthen Vera Therapeutics' foundation for sustainable success; and the plans, commitments, aspirations and goals under the caption "About Vera Therapeutics". Words such as "believe," "expect," "may," "plan," "potential," "will" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Vera Therapeutics' current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks related to the regulatory approval process, results of earlier clinical trials may not be obtained in later clinical trials, preliminary results may not be predictive of topline results, risks and uncertainties associated with Vera Therapeutics' business in general, the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical events, and the other risks described in Vera Therapeutics' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management's assumptions and estimates as of such date. Vera Therapeutics undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law. 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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (“Vera”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing transformative treatments for patients with serious immunological diseases, today announced the pricing of its initial
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Industries
Biotechnology
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Brisbane, California
Founded
2016
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