Strategy and Operations Intern

5 months ago


Canada Vial Full time

**Who We Are**

Vial is a next-generation, tech-first CRO delivering faster, more efficient clinical trials at dramatically lower costs for biotech sponsors. Our mission is to empower scientists to discover groundbreaking scientific therapeutics that help people live happier, healthier lives.

We are more than just a CRO — we are "doers". We are reimagining clinical trials and have assembled a talented team of executives from Silicon Valley and industry-leading CROs. Together, we have built a global, full-service CRO powered by intuitive end-to-end technology.

Vial operates across multiple Therapeutic Areas (Dermatology CRO, Ophthalmology CRO, Oncology CRO, Gastroenterology CRO, Neurology CRO, Cardiology CRO, Medical Device CRO, Rare Disease CRO, and Digital Therapeutics CRO).

Vial is a San Francisco, California-based company founded by Simon Burns and Andrew Brackin in October 2020. Since our founding, we have become a fast-growing company of 100+ employees with over $100 million in funding.

Vial is building towards a more efficient future for clinical trials. By deploying technology in every step of a trial, we are driving efficiencies in speed and cost that we pass on to innovative biotech startups. Ready to join us on our journey to reimagine clinical trials?

**Overview**

We are looking for a Strategy and Operations Intern. In this role, you will lead multiple projects at Vial, including helping to set and execute firm level strategy. You will report directly to the Office of the CEO, engage closely with the executive team and have significant autonomy in leading Strategy and Operations projects.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead key strategic and operational tasks for Vial including core clinical ops, M&A, and investor relations
- Manage end-to-end projects with input from key stakeholders, including clinical research coordinators, doctors, and Vial internal members
- Contribute as a thought partner helping set firm direction, brainstorming and collecting thoughts across the org

**What You'll Bring**:

- 1-2 years of experience with Finance and/or Operations and/or Strategy and/or Analytics internships
- Entrepreneurial mindset, experience in startup environment preferred a plus
- Deeply analytical, systems thinker, focused on finding scalable solutions

LI-Remote

**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

Remote-First

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited Vacation



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