Clinical Research Associate II

AbbVie

. Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Puerto RicoJuniorMid-Level💰 $61,000 - $120,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial management, including site evaluation, training, and compliance with ICH/GCP Guidelines. Possesses strong skills in stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and leveraging technology for site support.

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Clinical Research MonitoringICH/GCP GuidelinesSite Training and EvaluationCross-Functional CollaborationRisk-Based Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementSite CompliancePatient Recruitment TechniquesRegulatory KnowledgeData SubmissionMonitoring PlansTherapeutic Area KnowledgeSafety-Event ReportingSite Engagement StrategiesAudit Readiness

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingActive ListeningPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM ToolsMonitoring Software

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsInvestigational Drug TrialsHealth-Related DisciplinesPatient Treatment PrinciplesSite RelationshipsRegulatory Inspection Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites
Provide contextual information on clinical trials 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, site training, routine monitoring, and site closure activities
Ensure compliance with protocols, monitoring plans, regulations, GCPs, ICH Guidelines, SOPs, and quality standards
Develop and customize site engagement strategies for assigned studies
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 daily trial execution
Evaluate and ensure recruitment and retention techniques based on the patient disease journey
Develop therapeutic-area, asset, clinical-landscape, and patient-journey knowledge to support recruitment and protocol compliance
Mentor and train less experienced CRAs and contribute to their development
Participate in global and local task forces and initiatives
Conduct continuous risk assessment with the Central Monitoring team to identify study-performance and patient-safety issues
Resolve site risk signals and implement preventative and corrective action plans
Identify, evaluate, and recommend investigators and sites for clinical studies
Ensure quality and timely submission of site data, including safety-event reporting and follow-up
Maintain audit and regulatory inspection readiness at assigned sites
Manage investigator payments according to executed contract obligations, as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in health-related disciplines (Medical, Scientific, Nursing) preferred
Minimum of 1 year of clinically related experience
At least 6 months of clinical research monitoring experience involving investigational drug or device trials
Familiarity with risk-based monitoring approaches, including onsite and off-site monitoring
Knowledge of applicable therapeutic area indications preferred
Advanced knowledge of local regulatory and legal requirements, ICH/GCP Guidelines, and applicable policies
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage competing projects and deadlines
Ability to leverage technology, tools, and resources for customer-centric site support
Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, active listening, and presentation skills
Ability to establish and leverage site relationships and partnerships through engagement, motivation, and training
Ability to apply critical thinking and good judgment to clinical site issues
Integrity consistent with AbbVie’s code of business conduct and leadership values
Self-motivated approach focused on timely, quality outcomes
Regular driving required
Eligibility to operate a company vehicle, subject to applicable AbbVie policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs
Company vehicle eligibility, subject to applicable policies and procedures