Clinical Research Associate II – Neurology

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

📋 Description

• Propel AbbVie's clinical research initiatives forward, aiding in the development of innovative medicines and solutions.

• Act as the main liaison for investigative sites.

• Provide relevant information regarding clinical trials and facilitate connections between stakeholders and investigative sites.

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

• Perform site evaluations, training, routine monitoring, and closure assessments.

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

• Create and tailor site engagement strategies.

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

• Relate study protocols and scientific principles to the everyday execution of trials.

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

• Build knowledge in therapeutic areas, assets, clinical landscapes, and patient journeys.

• Mentor and train junior CRAs, contributing to their professional growth.

• Engage in global/local task forces and initiatives as assigned.

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

• Address site risk signals and implement preventive and corrective action plans.

• Identify, evaluate, and propose potential investigators and sites.

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

• Maintain readiness for audits and regulatory inspections.

• Manage investigator payments in accordance with contractual obligations, as applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.

• At least 6 months of experience in clinical research monitoring for investigational drug or device trials.

• Familiarity with risk-based monitoring, both onsite and offsite.

• Knowledge of therapeutic area indications is preferred.

• Advanced understanding of local regulatory and legal requirements, ICH/GCP Guidelines, and applicable policies.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.

• Capability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with competing projects and deadlines.

• Proficient in leveraging technology, tools, and resources.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, verbal, active listening, and presentation skills.

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

• Capacity to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve clinical site issues.

• Adherence to AbbVie’s code of business conduct and leadership values.

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Short-term incentive programs.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants in the US & Puerto Rico.