Associate Director Program Management (Contract)

Adverum, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly, is a clinical-stage company that aims to establish gene therapy as a new standard of care for highly prevalent ocular diseases with the aspiration of developing functional cures to restore vision and prevent blindness. Leveraging the capabilities of its proprietary intravitreal platform, Adverum is developing durable, single-administration therapies, designed to be delivered in physicians’ offices, to eliminate the need for frequent ocular injections to treat these diseases. Adverum is evaluating its novel gene therapy candidate, ixoberogene soroparvovec (Ixo-vec), as a one-time, IVT injection for patients with neovascular or wet age-related macular degeneration. Additionally, by overcoming the challenges associated with current treatment paradigms for debilitating ocular diseases, Adverum aspires to transform the standard of care, preserve vision, and create a profound societal impact around the globe. Note to Recruiters and Agencies All recruiter and agency inquiries must go through Adverum’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited resumes sent to Adverum will be considered property of Adverum. Agencies must be expressly engaged by Adverum’s Talent Acquisition team for any requisition. Direct contact with hiring managers by agencies will not be tolerated and may affect your ability to work with Adverum in the future.At Adverum, we’re always excited to meet people who share our mission. If you don’t see a role that fits today, share your details—we’re always looking to connect with those who believe that great science starts with great people. We are seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Program Management (Contract) 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