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Senior Associate - Search and Evaluation in Biotechnology

Vial

About Vial

Vial is a hyper-scalable biotech company based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to advancing programs into the clinic through dramatically cheaper trials and computationally designed therapeutics. Our mission is to reimagine drug development to cure all human diseases. We have a talented team of clinical operators, chemists, and innovative thinkers working towards this vision.

Role Overview

As a Senior Associate - Search and Evaluation, you will play a critical role in our drug discovery business unit. You will be responsible for performing market landscaping analyses for drug discovery pipelines, reviewing research papers and clinical trial readouts, and making investment recommendations for drug targets. This role requires a strong biological thesis to identify how we can win in the market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct market landscaping analyses for various drug discovery pipelines.
  • Review and analyze research papers and clinical trial readouts.
  • Make investment recommendations for drug targets with a strong biological thesis.
  • Assist with strategic and operational tasks for the drug discovery business unit.
  • Manage end-to-end projects with input from key stakeholders.
  • Contribute as a thought partner, helping set firm direction and brainstorming across the organization.

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in evaluating therapeutic assets, such as in biotech equity research, venture capital, or search and evaluation roles.
  • Post-graduate degree in a scientific field is strongly preferred (MS, PhD, PharmD).
  • Experience in financial modeling is preferred.
  • Ability to interpret pre-clinical and clinical trial results.
  • Previous roles in the biotech industry are strongly preferred.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and experience in a startup environment are preferred.
  • Deeply analytical, systems thinker focused on finding scalable solutions.

Why Join Vial?

  • Innate Curiosity: We embody an insatiable curiosity that drives us to innovate and bring our vision of reimagining clinical trials to life.
  • Fostering Autonomy: Our culture fosters an environment where each individual takes ownership of their domain, empowering them to make a profound impact.
  • Pursuit of Mastery: We are dedicated to cultivating mastery and honing expertise in our craft.
  • Move Fast, Stay Humble: Our strength lies in agility and humility, enabling us to tackle obstacles head-on.

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.

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.

Benefits
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  • 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

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