Clinical Research Associate II
Core
Partner with investigative sites and staff to ensure appropriate conduct of clinical trials, driving improvement in data integrity, compliance, and study performance.
Role type
Senior Clinical Research Associate (monitoring & site engagement)
Builds
Clinical trials for AbbVie's pipeline (immunology, oncology, neuroscience)
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Research
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Clinical trial monitoring (onsite/offsite), risk-based monitoring, site evaluation and training, patient recruitment and retention strategies, regulatory compliance (ICH/GCP), data quality assurance, investigator identification, audit readiness, mentorship of junior CRAs
Preferred skills
Tertiary qualification in health-related disciplines (Medical, Scientific, Nursing), therapeutic area knowledge, advanced site engagement strategy
Technologies
CRM tools
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for investigative sites; align and train site staff and principal investigators on trial goals and protocols; conduct site evaluation, routine, and closure monitoring activities; customize site engagement strategies and track progress; evaluate recruitment and retention techniques; mentor less experienced CRAs; proactively assess risks and resolve site risk signals; identify and recommend potential investigators/sites; ensure quality and timely submission of data; ensure audit and regulatory inspection readiness; manage investigator payments
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
