Intern, Biotech Strategy and Operations

Who We Are

Vial is a hyper-scalable biotech company advancing programs into the clinic by leveraging dramatically cheaper trials and computationally designed therapeutics.

Our mission is to reimagine drug development in order to cure all human diseases. We have assembled a talented team of clinical operators, chemists, and innovative thinkers to achieve this vision.

Vial is based in San Francisco, California, and was founded by Simon Burns in October 2020. Since our founding, we have grown rapidly to a team of 100+ employees with over $100 million in funding from leading investors including General Catalyst, Box Group, and Byers Capital.

Vial is rebuilding the infrastructure to advance research. By deploying technology at every step, we are creating a more efficient future for drug discovery.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a Strategy and Operations Intern for a 4-month internship. In this role, you will gain exposure to various projects at Vial, including those focused on setting and executing firm-level strategy. You will report directly to the Office of the COO, engage closely with the executive team, and have significant autonomy in leading projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Analyze operational processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Coordinate with various departments to support the successful execution of clinical trials.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and operational policies.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Background in business and biotech-related fields; recent graduates or final-year students preferred.
• Strong interest in the intersection of technology and biotech.
• Phenomenal problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to combine business context and science.
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges in a dynamic environment.
• An entrepreneurial mindset; any experience in a startup environment is a plus.
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working At Vial

Innate Curiosity

We found our calling in clinical trials by directly learning about the pain points. Our curiosity propels us to keep building, finding new challenges, and fulfilling our vision of reimagining clinical trials.

Autonomy

We believe that team members do their best work when given autonomy. To make an impact on the scale of Vial’s vision, we’ve built a culture that enables each team member to feel ownership of their domain.

Craftsmanship

We take pride in building mastery in our craft. Craftsmanship and pride in one’s work are key to prolonged engagement with difficult challenges. Vial’s culture is one of highly autonomous, deeply focused experts working together on immensely hard problems.

Agility and Humility

Our strength lies in moving fast while staying humble. We believe that by building a team that is intellectually honest, nimble, and open-minded, we’ll adapt and solve problems at every turn.

Benefits

• Compensation: $30 per hour - 30-40 hours a week.
• Accrued Vacation Time
• Remote-First, Flexible Work Schedule
• Observed US & Canada Holidays
• Company provided laptop
  
  

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.