Job Title: Therapeutic Strategy Intern
Job Location: United States
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level: Internship
Who We Are
Vial is a hyper-scalable biotech company advancing programs into the clinic by leveraging dramatically more efficient clinical 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 80+ 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.
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 ones 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.
What Youll Do
- Conduct market landscaping analyses for the drug discovery pipelines across various indications.
- Monitor news sources, patent releases, company websites, and other platforms for competitive intelligence.
- Summarize and interpret competitive intelligence, providing actionable insights to the team.
- Assist in researching and identifying new drugs for potential inclusion in our discovery portfolio.
- Support strategic and operational tasks for the drug discovery business unit.
- Collaborate with team members to manage project deliverables with guidance from key stakeholders.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and assist in gathering input from across the organization.
What Youll Bring
- In your final year of study or recently graduated with a PhD in a scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, or Biotech).
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to critically analyze preclinical and clinical data and summarize findings clearly.
- Interest in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, with some coursework or project experience in related areas preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, with a willingness to learn, adapt, and recommend improvements to status quo.
- Prior work experience in biotech finance, venture capital, or the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
Benefits
- Compensation: The salary for this internship is $70,000–$90,000 per year, pro-rated based on the internships duration.
- Opportunity for the role to convert into a full-time position
- Remote-First, Flexible Work Schedule
- Observed US Holidays (and Canadian holidays when applicable)
- Company provided laptop
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that official communication will only be sent from @vial.com or @tryvial.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.
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