Clinical Research Associate I – Neurology

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

📋 Description

• Enhance AbbVie’s clinical research pipeline by promoting excellence in clinical research.

• Collaborate with investigators and site personnel to facilitate effective clinical trial interactions.

• Act as the main point of contact for investigative sites.

• Provide insights on clinical trials and link stakeholders with investigative sites.

• Align, train, and motivate site staff and principal investigators under supervision.

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

• Ensure adherence to protocols, monitoring plans, regulations, GCPs, ICH Guidelines, SOPs, and quality standards.

• Tailor site engagement strategies for designated studies under supervision.

• Collect local and site insights and utilize CRM tools to track progress and assess impact.

• Relate study protocols, scientific principles, and clinical trial requirements to daily execution.

• Assess and support patient recruitment and retention strategies.

• Cultivate knowledge of therapeutic areas, assets, clinical landscapes, and patient journeys.

• Conduct ongoing risk assessments in collaboration with the Central Monitoring team.

• Address site risk signals and resolve clinical site issues.

• Implement preventive and corrective action plans to reduce risk and enhance compliance.

• Identify, assess, and recommend investigators and sites under supervision.

• Guarantee the quality and timely submission of site data and safety event reporting.

• Maintain readiness for audits and regulatory inspections.

• Oversee investigator payments in accordance with executed contract obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred tertiary qualification in health-related fields (Medical, Scientific, Nursing), or equivalent professional experience.

• Relevant clinical experience, ideally in clinical research coordination or data management.

• Preferred knowledge of therapeutic area indications.

• Familiarity with local regulatory and legal requirements, ICH/GCP Guidelines, and related policies.

• Capacity to work collaboratively and cross-functionally.

• Strong planning and organizational abilities.

• Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines.

• Proficiency in leveraging technology, tools, and resources.

• Strong critical-thinking and sound judgment capabilities.

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

• Skill in establishing and leveraging site relationships and trusted partnerships.

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

• Self-motivated and focused on delivering timely, high-quality results.

• Work authorization in the United States is implied for this US-based role and applicant provisions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Short-term incentive programs.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants.

• Employment practices inclusive of veterans and individuals with disabilities.