[Hiring] Manager - Strategy and Operations @Vial

Role Description

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 teams to ensure trials run smoothly and efficiently
• Create clear, compelling exec-ready narratives through written memos, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Help define best practices, operating rhythms, and scalable processes as Vial continues to grow

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Finance and/or Operations and/or Strategy and/or Analytics
• Experience in Consulting, Investment Banking + Startup S&O/BizOps roles preferred
• Problem solving and analytical skills, including proficiency in and expertise in building dashboards, SQL, AI workflows, and Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
• Combine business context and analytics to take on a problem area and implement a customized solution
• Entrepreneurial mindset, experience in startup environment preferred a plus
• Deeply analytical, systems thinker, focused on finding scalable solutions

Benefits

• Competitive Equity Compensation
• 100% Employer-Covered Base Health Plan for Employee (Coverage Varies by Location)
• One time, Remote Office Setup Stipend
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching (after 90 Days of Employment)
• 16 Weeks of Fully Paid Paid Parental Leave (after 90 Days of Employment)
• Remote-First, Flexible Work Schedule
• 12 Company-Observed Holidays (in addition to Holiday Break). Regional statutory holidays are also observed based on your location.
• Unlimited Vacation