Clinical Research Associate I – Immunology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Act as the main liaison for investigative sites, providing essential information regarding clinical trials.

• Facilitate connections between stakeholders and investigative sites, enhancing AbbVie’s presence in the realm of clinical trials.

• Align, educate, and inspire site personnel and principal investigators regarding trial objectives, protocols, and patient care principles.

• Perform site evaluations, training, routine monitoring, and closure activities under supervision.

• Tailor site engagement strategies and monitor progress utilizing CRM tools.

• Utilize protocol, scientific, and clinical trial knowledge in the everyday execution of trials.

• Assess and support plans for patient recruitment and retention.

• Oversee site operations and evaluate risks concerning study performance and patient safety.

• Address site risk indicators and execute preventative and corrective action plans.

• Identify and propose potential investigators and sites.

• Guarantee data quality, prompt data submission, safety event reporting, and follow-up procedures.

• Ensure readiness for audits and regulatory inspections.

• Manage investigator compensation in accordance with executed contracts, when applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a health-related field (Medical, Scientific, Nursing) is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience related to clinical settings, ideally in clinical research coordination or data management.

• Familiarity with therapeutic area indications is preferred.

• Capability to comprehend and implement scientific concepts within clinical trial execution.

• Knowledge of local regulatory and legal standards, ICH/GCP Guidelines, and relevant policies.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across various functions.

• Strong planning and organizational skills; adept at managing multiple projects and deadlines.

• Proficiency in leveraging technology, tools, resources, and CRM systems.

• Critical thinking and judgment skills for resolving issues at clinical sites.

• Excellent written, verbal, active listening, and presentation abilities.

• Capacity to build site relationships through engagement, motivation, and training.

• Commitment to integrity in line with AbbVie’s business conduct and leadership values.

• Self-driven approach focused on achieving timely and high-quality outcomes.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Eligibility for short-term incentive programs

• Option for remote work arrangements