Clinical Research Associate II – Eyecare, Aesthetics, Specialty

AbbVie

. Advance AbbVie’s clinical development pipeline through excellence in clinical research .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,500 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research monitoring, ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP Guidelines and local regulatory requirements while effectively managing site relationships and training staff. Proficient in applying critical thinking and leveraging technology to enhance clinical trial execution and patient recruitment strategies.

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Clinical Research MonitoringICH/GCP GuidelinesSite Relationship ManagementPatient Recruitment StrategiesCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ExecutionRisk-Based MonitoringSite EvaluationProtocol ComplianceData SubmissionSafety-Event ReportingRegulatory Inspection ReadinessTherapeutic Area KnowledgeMonitoring PlansQuality Standards

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPlanning SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM ToolsMonitoring ToolsData Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Good Clinical PracticesInvestigational Drug TrialsClinical ResearchHealth-Related DisciplinesSite Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance AbbVie’s clinical development pipeline through excellence in clinical research
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 monitoring
Ensure compliance with protocols, monitoring plans, applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practices, ICH Guidelines, AbbVie SOPs, and quality standards
Customize site engagement strategies for assigned studies
Gather local and site insights and use CRM tools to report, track, and measure engagement progress
Support day-to-day clinical trial execution by applying protocol, scientific, and clinical trial knowledge
Evaluate and ensure effective patient recruitment and retention techniques and plans
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 or local task forces and initiatives as assigned
Conduct continuous risk assessment in collaboration with the Central Monitoring team
Monitor clinical-site activities to detect study-performance or patient-safety issues
Resolve site risk signals and implement preventative and corrective action plans
Identify, evaluate, and recommend potential investigators and sites
Ensure quality and timely submission of site data, including safety-event reporting and follow-up
Maintain audit and regulatory inspection readiness at assigned clinical sites
Manage investigator payments according to executed contract obligations, as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Appropriate tertiary qualification 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 offsite 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 work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines
Advanced ability to leverage technology, tools, and resources
Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent written, verbal, active listening, and presentation skills
Ability to establish and leverage site relationships and trusted partnerships through engagement, motivation, and training
Ability to apply critical thinking and good judgment to address clinical site issues
Integrity in accordance with AbbVie’s code of business conduct and leadership values
Self-motivated focus on delivering timely and quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment

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 employment
Reasonable accommodations for US and Puerto Rico applicants