Clinical Research Associate I – Neurology

AbbVie

. Advance AbbVie's clinical research pipeline by supporting clinical trial execution .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $142,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial execution, compliance with ICH/GCP Guidelines, and effective site management. Possesses strong planning, organizational, and communication skills to support patient recruitment and maintain regulatory readiness.

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Clinical Trial ExecutionICH/GCP Guidelines ComplianceSite ManagementPatient Recruitment StrategiesRegulatory Inspection Readiness

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research CoordinationData ManagementTherapeutic Area KnowledgeRegulatory Requirements KnowledgeRisk AssessmentSite EvaluationMonitoring PlansQuality StandardsSafety-Event ReportingInvestigator Payment Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationPlanningOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM Tools

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchGCPsICH GuidelinesSOPsPatient JourneyAudit ReadinessRegulatory ComplianceInvestigative SitesStakeholder EngagementSite Staff Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance AbbVie's clinical research pipeline by supporting clinical trial execution
Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites
Provide trial context and connect stakeholders with investigative sites
Align, train, and motivate site staff and principal investigators on trial goals, protocols, and patient treatment principles
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 and track progress using CRM tools
Support patient recruitment and retention plans based on the patient disease journey
Develop therapeutic-area, asset, clinical-landscape, and patient-journey knowledge
Perform continuous risk assessment and collaborate with Central Monitoring to identify study-performance or patient-safety issues
Implement preventative and corrective action plans to mitigate risks 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 experience/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 with competing projects and deadlines
Ability to leverage technology, tools, and resources
Critical thinking and good judgment for clinical site issues
Strong written, verbal, active listening, and presentation skills
Ability to establish and leverage site relationships and trusted partnerships
Integrity in accordance with AbbVie code of business conduct and leadership values
Self-motivated, timely, and quality-focused
New Jersey or New York location eligibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Equal opportunity employer benefits and reasonable accommodation support