Clinical Research Associate I – Neurology

AbbVie

. Advance AbbVie’s clinical research pipeline by supporting excellence in clinical research .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $142,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research coordination, ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP Guidelines and local regulatory requirements while effectively managing site relationships and patient recruitment strategies.

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Clinical Research CoordinationICH/GCP Guidelines KnowledgeSite Relationship ManagementPatient Recruitment StrategiesRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial EngagementSite EvaluationData ManagementRisk AssessmentQuality Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingPlanning and Organizational SkillsCollaborationEffective CommunicationIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

CRM Tools

Industry Keywords

Health-Related DisciplinesTherapeutic Area KnowledgeClinical Landscape KnowledgeAudit ReadinessSafety-Event Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance AbbVie’s clinical research pipeline by supporting excellence in clinical research
Partner with investigators and site staff to support effective clinical-trial engagements
Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites
Provide information on clinical trials and connect stakeholders with investigative sites
Align, train, and motivate site staff and principal investigators under supervision
Conduct site evaluation, training, routine monitoring, and site-closure activities under supervision
Ensure compliance with protocols, monitoring plans, regulations, GCPs, ICH Guidelines, SOPs, and quality standards
Customize site-engagement strategies for assigned studies under supervision
Gather local and site insights and use CRM tools to track progress and measure impact
Connect study protocols, scientific principles, and clinical-trial requirements to day-to-day execution
Evaluate and support patient recruitment and retention plans
Develop therapeutic-area, asset, clinical-landscape, and patient-journey knowledge
Conduct continuous risk assessment with the Central Monitoring team
Resolve site risk signals and address clinical-site issues
Implement preventative and corrective action plans to mitigate risk and promote compliance
Identify, evaluate, and recommend investigators and sites under supervision
Ensure quality and timely submission of site data and safety-event reporting
Maintain audit and regulatory-inspection readiness
Manage investigator payments according to executed contract obligations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Appropriate tertiary qualification in health-related disciplines (Medical, Scientific, Nursing) preferred, or equivalent work experience
Clinically related experience, preferably in clinical research coordinating or data management
Knowledge of therapeutic area indications preferred
Knowledge of local regulatory and legal requirements, ICH/GCP Guidelines, and applicable policies
Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally
Planning and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines
Ability to leverage technology, tools, and resources
Critical-thinking and good-judgment skills
Strong written, verbal, active listening, and presentation skills
Ability to establish and leverage site relationships and trusted partnerships
Ability to act with integrity in accordance with AbbVie’s code of business conduct and leadership values
Self-motivated and focused on delivering timely, quality outcomes
Work authorization in the United States is implied by the US-based role and applicant provisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for applicants
Veterans and disability-inclusive employment practices