Clinical Research Associate I – Neurology

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

📋 Description

• Propel AbbVie's clinical research initiatives in neurology by facilitating the execution of clinical trials.

• Act as the main liaison for investigative sites.

• Offer context regarding clinical trials and connect stakeholders with investigative sites.

• Align, train, and inspire site personnel and principal investigators on trial objectives, protocols, and patient treatment principles.

• Perform 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 and monitor their effectiveness utilizing CRM tools.

• Utilize protocol, scientific, and clinical-trial knowledge for daily execution.

• Assess recruitment and retention strategies based on the patient disease journey.

• 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 implement preventive and corrective action plans.

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

• Ensure the timely and quality submission of site data and safety event reports.

• Maintain readiness for audits and regulatory inspections.

• Oversee investigator payments in accordance with executed contract obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Familiarity with indications in the therapeutic area is preferred.

• Understanding of local regulations and legal requirements, ICH/GCP Guidelines, and relevant policies.

• Capability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally.

• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Proficiency in leveraging technology, tools, and resources.

• Critical thinking and sound judgment for addressing clinical site issues.

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

• Ability to build and maintain site relationships and trusted partnerships.

• Integrity aligned with AbbVie's code of business conduct and leadership values.

• Self-driven, focused on achieving timely and quality results.

• Capability to work remotely.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Short-term incentive programs.

• Equal opportunity employer benefits for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Reasonable accommodation support for applicants in the US and Puerto Rico.