Clinical Research Associate

Field-based Clinical Research Associate role at AbbVie supporting clinical trial execution across investigative sites. Reports to Clinical Operations Manager and serves as primary sponsor contact for site management, monitoring, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary sponsor point of contact for investigative sites and manage stakeholder relationships
• Conduct site evaluations, training, routine monitoring, and closure activities in compliance with protocols and regulations
• Assess site risks, collaborate with central monitoring teams, and implement corrective action plans as needed
• Ensure data quality, timely submission, and audit/regulatory inspection readiness at assigned sites
• Identify and evaluate potential investigators and sites for clinical study placement

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in health-related discipline (medicine, science, pharmacy, nursing) or equivalent experience
• Independent clinical research monitoring experience with investigational drugs or devices
• Knowledge of therapeutic area indications and ability to apply scientific concepts to clinical trials
• Understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and risk-based monitoring approaches
• Advanced communication and cross-functional collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong planning, organizational, and critical thinking skills in dynamic environments
• Proficiency with technology tools and demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships