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Director of Operations

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Vial

Aug 27, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • United Kingdom, +11
    Remote

Requirements

  • Experience: Proven experience in operations, ideally from an operations-heavy startup environment such as DoorDash, Instacart, etc., at the Senior Associate or Manager level.
  • Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and optimize clinical operations.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and operational models.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills for effective reporting and stakeholder engagement.
  • Budget Management: Proficiency in managing budgets and timelines to meet or exceed expectations.
  • Adaptability: Ability to manage and adapt to tactical changes within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Own Key Responsibilities (KRs): Lead and manage a set of key responsibilities around Vial Therapeutics' programs.
  • Weekly ClinOps WBR: Set up and report out at the weekly Clinical Operations Weekly Business Review.
  • Budget Management: Ensure programs meet or exceed budgetary expectations.
  • Timeline Management: Ensure programs meet or exceed project timelines.
  • Organizational Planning: Develop and implement an organizational plan and operations model.
  • Role Definition: Establish roles and responsibilities within the organization, complete with metrics for performance evaluation as it pertains to Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Clinical Trial Leaders (CTLs), etc.
  • Remote Monitoring Setup: Develop and implement people and process strategies for remote Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Clinical Trial Leaders (CTLs), etc.
  • Trial Operations Setup: Develop and implement people and process strategies for trial operations, including Trial Design, Data Management (DM), Biostatistics (Biostats), etc.

FAQs

What is Vial's mission?

Vial's mission is to reimagine drug development in order to cure all human diseases.

What type of experience is required for the Director of Operations role?

Proven experience in operations, ideally from an operations-heavy startup environment such as DoorDash or Instacart, at the Senior Associate or Manager level is required.

Who will the Director of Operations report to?

The Director of Operations will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

What are the key responsibilities of the Director of Operations?

Key responsibilities include managing clinical operations, budget management, timeline management, organizational planning, role definition, remote monitoring setup, and trial operations setup.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, budget management, and adaptability.

What is the team culture at Vial?

The team culture at Vial emphasizes innate curiosity, fostering autonomy, the pursuit of mastery, agility, and humility.

What benefits does Vial offer?

Vial offers competitive equity compensation, health, dental, and vision benefits, retirement savings plan with company matching, a remote office setup stipend, paid parental leave, a remote-first flexible work schedule, observed US & Canada holidays, and unlimited vacation.

How does Vial approach clinical trials?

Vial approaches clinical trials by leveraging technology to advance research and create more efficient processes for drug discovery.

Are there opportunities for professional growth at Vial?

Yes, Vial supports the cultivation of mastery and offers an environment where team members can hone their expertise and take ownership of their domains.

What is the work environment like?

Vial promotes a remote-first work environment with flexibility in work schedules.

Vial is a CRO delivering faster and more efficient trials for sponsors through its end-to-end technology platform.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
51-200
Employees
2020
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vial is a contract research organization (CRO) reimagining clinical trials to deliver faster, more efficient trial results at dramatically lower costs for biotech sponsors. Our mission is to empower scientists to discover groundbreaking scientific therapeutics that help people live happier, healthier lives. Our modern, intuitive technology platform integrates trial onboarding, patient enrollment, site communication, and data collection processes into one connected system. Vial is building towards a more efficient future for clinical trials. By deploying technology in every step, we are driving efficiencies in speed and cost savings for innovative biotech companies of all sizes.

Benefits

  • Unlimited vacation

  • Exceptional healthcare, dental, and vision coverage

  • Paid parental leave

  • Remote-first culture