Vial is a hyper scalable biotech that is advancing programs into the clinic powered by dramatically cheaper trials and computationally designed therapeutics.
Our mission is to reimagine the drug development in order to cure all human disease. We have assembled a talented team of clinical operators, chemists, and innovative thinkers to achieve this vision.
Vial is a San Francisco, California-based company founded by Simon Burns in October 2020. Since our founding, we have become a fast-growing company of 100+ employees with over $100 million in funding from leading investors including General Catalyst, Box Group, and Byers Capital.
We are looking for an Associate - Strategy for Vial. In this role, you will assist with multiple projects at Vial, including helping to set and execute firm level strategy. You will report directly to the manager of the Strategy team, engage closely with the executive team and have significant autonomy in leading analysis related to selecting key areas of investment for Vial.
Key Responsibilities
Perform market landscaping analyses for the drug discovery pipelines of various indications
Monitor news sources, patent releases, company websites, and additional sources for competitive intelligence
Interpret competitive intelligence and share implications with senior management
Support identifying new drugs to add to our discovery portfolio
Assist with key strategic and operational tasks for our drug discovery business unit
Manage end-to-end projects with input from key stakeholders across the drug discovery business unit
Contribute as a thought partner helping set firm direction, brainstorming and collecting thoughts across the org
Requirements
1-2 years of experience performing strategy in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry
Experience in evaluating therapeutic assets (such as in biotech equity research, VC, search and evaluation roles) strongly preferred
Post-graduate degree in a scientific field preferred (MS, PhD, PharmD)
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Ability to interpret pre-clinical and clinical trial results
Previous roles in the biotech industry strongly preferred
Entrepreneurial mindset, experience in startup environment preferred
Deeply analytical, systems thinker, focused on finding scalable solutions
Why You’ll Love Working At Vial
Innate curiosity. At our core, we embody an insatiable curiosity. Our journey into the realm of clinical trials was ignited by a firsthand understanding of the challenges involved. This innate curiosity drives us to constantly innovate, seek fresh ideas, and bring our vision of reimagining clinical trials to life.
Fostering autonomy. Autonomy is our guiding principle. We firmly believe that when team members are entrusted with autonomy, they unleash their true potential. Our culture fosters an environment where each individual takes ownership of their domain, empowering them to make a profound impact.
The pursuit of mastery. We are dedicated to cultivating mastery. We understand the value of honing expertise in a craft. The pursuit of mastery, coupled with a deep sense of pride in one's workmanship, fuels our unwavering commitment to tackle intricate challenges. At Vial, we foster a culture of highly autonomous professionals, each an expert in their field, collaborating on an immensely demanding endeavor together.
Move fast, stay humble. Our strength lies in agility and humility. We firmly believe that intellectual honesty and a nimble mindset are the pillars of success. By staying adaptable and open-minded to all solutions, we tackle obstacles head-on, remaining humble in the face of adversity. This enables us to surmount the hurdles that confronus at every twist and turn.
Benefits
Competitive Equity Compensation
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401k or RRSP Plan with Company Matching after first 90 days of employment
One time, Remote Office Setup Stipend
Robust Paid Parental Leave
Remote-First, Flexible Work Schedule
Unlimited Vacation
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Biotechnology Research
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