Director of Strategic Finance

Who We Are

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.

At Vial, we move incredibly fast and we will look to you to build a culture emphasizes our values and commitment to excellence. Working with the team, you’ll will develop and lead our workforce strategy, building out our policies and programs as the company scales. You'll provide guidance and counsel and have the opportunity to improve and impact every employee's experience.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with senior leadership to support key strategic initiatives including fundraising, M&A, strategic partnerships, licensing, and capital allocation planning
• Lead the corporate FP&A reporting process to support performance reviews and goal setting
• Own the financial model and communicate forecasts to internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in development of Board presentations and materials
• Track investment activity and insights across the life sciences industry
  
  

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in investment banking and private equity, and / or corporate finance
• Experience leading deal processes, including managing key 3rd party intermediaries (e.g. consultants, accountants, tax advisors)
• Strong excel and financial modeling skills
  
  

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 confront us at every twist and turn.

Benefits

• Competitive Equity Compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching after 90 Days of Employment
• One time, Remote Office Setup Stipend
• Paid Parental Leave
• Remote-First, Flexible Work Schedule
• Observed US & Canada Holidays
• Unlimited Vacation
  
  

We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that official communication will only be sent from '@vial.com' or '@vial.careers' addresses. Vial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.