Who We Are

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 based in San Francisco, California, and was founded by Simon Burns in October 2020. Since our founding, we have grown rapidly to a team of 100+ 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.

What You’ll Do

Reporting into our Marketing & People Operations Manager, we are seeking a full-time Marketing Intern with a strong interest in digital marketing, communications, and biotech. This 100% remote role is pivotal in supporting the execution of Vial’s growing marketing efforts, which focus on promoting asset-specific milestones and driving broader brand awareness through thought leadership. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for storytelling, eager to contribute to the content calendar, manage social media publishing, and support tracking efforts that showcase the impact of our pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Vial’s content calendar, coordinating posts across LinkedIn and other platforms

• Assist in drafting and editing non-technical copy for company updates, events, and internal culture posts

• Collaborate with Corp Dev, Design, and Strategy teams to help coordinate and distribute press releases and milestone announcements

• Track and report on engagement metrics and campaign performance

• Maintain organization of marketing assets and documentation

• Provide general support across marketing efforts, including copywriting, content coordination, and scheduling.

• Ability to work 40 hours per week for a minimum 12-week term (opportunity to extend to 16-weeks, based on availability).

• Must be based in the United States or Canada.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field

• Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail

• Interest in marketing strategy, content development, and biotech innovation

• Experience from internships, class projects, campus involvement, or part-time roles that demonstrate your ability to contribute to marketing efforts

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, startup environment

• Comfort navigating cross-functional collaboration and taking initiative on tasks

• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Google Analytics, and tools like Notion and Figma a plus

• Enthusiastic, curious, and ready to learn

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

• Compensation: USD $25-$30/hr / CAD $28-$32/hr, non-exempt/hourly position

• Opportunity for the role to convert into a salaried/full-time position

• Accrued Personal Time Off (up to 3 days)

• Paid Holidays

• Remote-First, Flexible Work Schedule

• Company provided laptop

We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that official communication will only be sent from '@vial.com' or '@vial.careers' addresses. Vial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.