Medical Director, Medical Affairs

Adverum is looking for a Medical Director, Medical Affairs, to join our team in our Redwood City office. This position reports to the VP of Medical Affairs.

This person will be working with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and other cross-functional teams. The individual will be responsible for any activities including clinical trial, pre-launch and launch.

What You'll Do:Dive and lead scientific conversations with internal and external stockholders

Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs and other healthcare professionals in ophthalmology, specifically retina

Support and identify scientific gaps and assist in filling these gap

Help educate the retina community about Adverum's clinical trials and gene therapy programs

Lead, develop and prepare for advisory boards and steering committee meetings while including key internal stakeholders

Assist the scientific communication team in developing and reviewing materials for use in medical and scientific communications Lead and assist in publication review Attend local, national, and international meetings and congresses to meet with top leaders in ophthalmology, clinical trial PIs/sub-Is, and cover relevant sessions and staff Medical Affairs booths. Lead and assist with strategy for conferences, advisory boards, and competitive intelligence.Manage and lead Phase 4 and investigator-initiated studies Collaborate with Clinical Development and Operations to identify potential clinical trial sites, support feasibility assessments and site initiations, and raise awareness to enhance patient enrollment

Help drive the clinical trial enrollment by collecting insights from clinical trial investigators and sharing those with internal stakeholders to help mitigate challenges and implement better strategies

Lead clinical trial site visits in collaboration with the clinical Operations team Lead the sharing of clinical trial site learning with PI/Sub-I and clinical trial staff (in collaboration with clinical development and clinical operations) Lead and manage clinical trial site relationships, referral dinners and other activities

Analyze clinical trial data and lead and support future ideas for clinical trial podium and publication strategy Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed

About You:Terminal degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) Ophthalmology or gene therapy experience highly desired

Minimum two years previous medical affairs experience Self-starter and self-motivated Demonstrated experience effectively presenting clinical/scientific information required

Ability to learn other disease states if necessary

Excellent communication and presentation skills required

Demonstrated ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and associated hardware required

Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with internal departments including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Translational Research, Technical Operations, Medical Affairs, the office of the Chief Medical OfficerMust be willing to travel to clinical trial sites or offices, to company meetings, and to medical congresses

Valid driver's license required and must be in good standing

Exhibits excellent time management and able to work independently

Able to thrive as part of a team and when working independently

Knowledge of regulations and practices related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals

Must be well organized, polished, proactive, detail-oriented, mature, and have a professional demeanor