Associate Director Program Management

We are seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Program Management to support the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of clinical programs across Adverum, with a primary focus on Phase 3 studies for Ixo‑vec. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams—including Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Data Management, Medical, Clinical Supply and external partners—to ensure clinical trials are executed on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in clinical trial and program management, strong cross‑functional leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex plans into executable timelines while proactively identifying and managing risk.

This position is a contract opportunity, from 6mo - 12mo.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to the implementation of the overall clinical program management strategy in collaboration with the Sr. Director, Clinical Program Management and functional leaders
• Support clinical program management activities across Adverum, working with key functional representatives to understand study status, identify risks, and escalate issues as appropriate
• Plan, align, communicate, and coordinate detailed and high‑level cross‑functional Phase 3 study timelines
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with integrated Phase 3 timelines and overall program milestones
• Facilitate resolution of timeline and resource discussions, balancing team capacity with study objectives and delivery expectations
• Track Phase 3 start‑up and operational activities to ensure timelines remain on track; proactively identify risks and support escalation with recommended mitigation strategies
• Drive coordination across teams to ensure timely planning, sequencing, communication, and completion of interdependent activities
• Maintain critical path visibility to key study and program milestones, ensuring deliverables are clearly defined and achieved
• Apply best practices for clinical trial conduct across all aspects of study execution, partnering with Clinical QA as needed
• Assess and communicate the impact of changes to Phase 3 study design or program strategy
• Support cross‑functional forums to monitor trial progress, risks, action items, and timeline dependencies
• Collaborate regularly with cross‑functional PMO partners to ensure alignment with non‑clinical planning and deliverables

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field required; advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD) preferred
• Typically, 8–10+ years of experience in clinical program management or clinical trial operations within biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex, multi‑center clinical programs from initiation through close‑out
• Strong working knowledge of clinical trial regulations and guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH‑GCP)
• Proficiency with project and program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Gantt charts, Office timeline or equivalent)
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional timelines, risks, and dependencies in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to influence without direct authority