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Steve Wallis, MBA

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Executive Director at Vera Therapeutics, Inc.
📍 Monticello, Illinois, United States

Steve is an executive sales leader at Vera Therapeutics, specializing in rare diseases, nephrology, and immunology. With an MBA from Olivet Nazarene University, he has extensive experience building high-performing teams in start-up and established biotech environments, particularly within organ transplantation and autoimmune fields.

Outside of his corporate career, Steve is a United States Marine Corps veteran who identifies as an avid adventurer and a top competitor. He is driven by significant challenges and thrives in adverse situations, bringing a high level of determination to both his professional and personal pursuits.

Unique fact: Steve proudly states, "I love a big challenge! Thrive on adversity! "

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Monticello, Illinois, United States
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Priorities

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Rare Disease Therapies
His career focus is in rare diseases, particularly in nephrology and immunology, and he is actively hiring sales representatives in this specialized field.
Building Sales Teams
Highlights his experience in building high-performing teams for start-up organizations and frequently posts about hiring for sales roles on his team.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Executive Director
Vera Therapeutics, Inc.
1-2024 - 8-2025
Area Business Director-East US
Calliditas Therapeutics
8-2022 - 8-2025
Regional Business Director
Calliditas Therapeutics
7-2019 - 7-2022
Vice President
Natera
12-2017 - 7-2019
National Sales Director
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
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Education
1982 - 1985
B.S
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
1995 - 1997
MBA
Olivet Nazarene University
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