Associate Director – Program Management

Role Overview

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Tech Stack

• Google Cloud Platform