Manager - Strategy and Operations

Base Pay Range $150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr About Vial 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 fully remote and was founded by Simon Burns in October 2020. Since our founding, we have grown rapidly to a team of 50+ 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. Strategy & Operations Manager We’re looking for a Strategy & Operations Manager to help shape how Vial scales — strategically and operationally. This is a high‑ownership, high‑autonomy role at the center of the business, partnering directly with senior leadership to turn complex problems into clear decisions and fast execution. In this role, you’ll lead multiple cross‑functional initiatives that influence firm‑level strategy and the day‑to‑day mechanics of running clinical trials. You’ll operate as both a strategic thought partner and an execution engine, translating ambiguity into action and measurable outcomes. You’ll report directly to the COO. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior leadership to define, pressure‑test, and execute firm‑level strategy Identify high‑leverage operational problems, analyze data (SQL, dashboards, ad‑hoc analysis), and design solutions that materially improve speed, quality, or cost Build and scale tools that enable better decision‑making, from dashboards to lightweight AI workflows and internal operating tools Drive cross‑functional execution across Clinical Ops, Product, Engineering, and other te...