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. nWhat 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 leadersSupport clinical program management activities across Adverum, working with key functional representatives to understand study status, identify risks, and escalate issues as appropriatePlan, align, communicate, and coordinate detailed and high‑level cross‑functional Phase 3 study timelinesCollaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with integrated Phase 3 timelines and overall program milestonesFacilitate resolution of timeline and resource discussions, balancing team capacity with study objectives and delivery expectationsTrack Phase 3 start‑up and operational activities to ensure timelines remain on track; proactively identify risks and support escalation with recommended mitigation strategiesDrive coordination across teams to ensure timely planning, sequencing, communication, and completion of interdependent activitiesMaintain critical path visibility to key study and program milestones, ensuring deliverables are clearly defined and achievedApply best practices for clinical trial conduct across all aspects of study execution, partnering with Clinical QA as neededAssess and communicate the impact of changes to Phase 3 study design or program strategySupport cross‑functional forums to monitor trial progress, risks, action items, and timeline dependenciesCollaborate regularly with cross‑functional PMO partners to ensure alignment with non‑clinical planning and deliverablesAbout you: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field required; advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD) preferredTypically, 8–10+ years of experience in clinical program management or clinical trial operations within biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO environmentsDemonstrated experience supporting complex, multi‑center clinical programs from initiation through close‑outStrong 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 environmentStrong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to influence without direct authoritynPlease mention the word **PLEASED** and tag RMjYwNzo1MzAwOjIwZDo3ZDAwOjo= when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMjYwNzo1MzAwOjIwZDo3ZDAwOjo=). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.

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