Project Manager

Who We Are

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.

Here at Vial, we move incredibly fast and we will look to you to build a culture emphasizes our values and commitment to excellence. Working with the team, you’ll will develop and lead our workforce strategy, building out our policies and programs as the company scales. You'll provide guidance and counsel and have the opportunity to improve and impact every employee's experience.

Overview

We are hiring a neurology Clinical Project Manager for our CRO. You will be responsible for managing the clinical operational aspects of projects and programs and will ensure that all project work is completed in accordance with SOPs, policies and practices. You’ll report to our Director of Clinical Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, track and report on project (protocol) timelines

• Produce and distribute status, tracking and financial reports for internal and external team members (sponsor) and senior management.

• Responsibility for financial reporting on the project including tracking deliverables and invoicing

• May participate in proposal development and sales/proposal presentations.

• Monitor and coordinate efforts of cross-functional project teams including but not limited to clinical monitoring team, data management, biostats, vendors, etc.

• Meet with team members (sponsor, vendors, and internal resources) on a regular basis regarding project tasks to ensure project milestones are met.

• Lead problem solving and resolution efforts.

• Manage project budgets and approval of invoices.

• Produce and distribute reports and presentation materials.

• Provide input into project proposals and RFPs

• Ensure that work is conducted in compliance with standard processes, policies and procedures and meets project timeline metrics.

• Work closely with the medical monitor for overall safety monitoring

• Work closely with the CRA and clinical monitoring team to ensure successful site management

Who you are

• +5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in the clinical research industry (CRO experience as a Project Manager preferred)

• Mandatory: Experience in CNS and global trials

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Good problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline

• Fluent in Google platforms, Microsoft suite, EDC platforms, eTMF, and central IRBs platforms

• Experienced in managing central lab, central reader, investigator payment, ECG, data management, biostats, IRT, IP Management, and pharmacovigilance vendors preferred

• Experienced in study start-up activities

• Ability to travel (if needed) upon sponsor request

$95,000 - $125,000 a year