Vial Looking for VP of Finance at Canada Full Time

Vial is a global tech-driven CRO providing next-generation clinical trial management services. The Vial CRO powers its drug discovery arm, Battery Bio, an AI-powered hyper scalable biotech. Battery Bio harnesses Vial’s unique 90% lower cost structure to produce more affordable drug development with efficient, streamlined clinical trials.

Our mission is to reimagine the drug discovery process to empower scientists to cure all human disease. We have assembled a talented team of clinical operators, chemists, and innovative thinkers to achieve this vision.

Vial is a San Francisco, California-based company founded by Simon Burns in October 2020. Since our founding, we have become a fast-growing company of 100+ employees with over $100 million in funding from esteemed 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.

Overview

Vial is seeking an experienced VP of Finance to oversee all financial aspects of the organization. The VP of Finance will be responsible for developing financial strategies and plans that align with Vial’s long-term goals and objectives, as well as supporting the company’s mission of advancing innovative therapies to improve patient outcomes.

As Vial continues to grow, so do the size and complexity of our finance operations – Vial is looking for a VP of Finance who has experience across a broad spectrum of finance disciplines to drive business outcomes that elevate the business.

Responsibilities

• As a business partner to the CEO and leadership team, the VP of Finance will assess organizational performance against both the prior year results, the annual budget, and the company’s long-term strategy.
• Develops tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Oversees long-term capital allocation, budgetary planning, and cost management in alignment with the company’s strategic plans.
• Advise the CEO on business development and strategic planning.
• Assist in raising additional capital at appropriate valuations to enable the company to meet sales, growth, and market share objectives.
• Reviews and supports the creation of board packages, quarterly and annual shareholder reports.
• Ensures maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures for the company.
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting to the company’s CEO and leadership team.
• Ensures GAAP, legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Represents the company to business partners, analysts, investors, including financial institutions and auditors.
• Managing all short and long-term strategic financial objectives of the company, supporting the executive team with vital financial information and operational analytics, and driving a culture of accountability in managing the business.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of (5) five of progressive experience in financial management required.
• Experience overseeing Financial operations in a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
• Track record of creating and improving systems and experience leveraging technology to gain insight and increase efficiency.
• Strong people manager and developer with demonstrated success managing people and teams.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships built on mutual trust and respect with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking and critical thinking skills with demonstrated experience identifying problems and implementing solutions.

Nice To Have

• Experience scaling early stage companies.
• Experience raising capital.
• Biotech IPO experience.
• Private equity background.

This role is fully remote, based anywhere in Canada. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship to work in Canada.

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 one’s 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.

Benefits

Competitive Equity Compensation

Health, Dental, and Vision

Remote-First

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited Vacation