Associate - Competitive Intelligence

Who We Are

Vial is a global tech-driven CRO providing next-generation clinical trial management services. The Vial CRO powers its drug discovery arm Battery Bio an AI-powered hyper scalable biotech. Battery Bio harnesses Vial's unique 90% lower cost structure to produce more affordable drug development with efficient streamlined clinical trials.

Our mission is to reimagine the drug discovery process to empower scientists 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 esteemed 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.

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 competitive intelligence 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 confront us at every twist and turn.

Benefits (Not applicable to Contract or Temp Positions)

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