Clinical Research Associate II – Neurology

AbbVie

. Advance AbbVie's clinical research pipeline and support innovative medicines and solutions .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,500 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

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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. Leverages strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills to drive successful trial execution and stakeholder engagement.

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

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchSite MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceData SubmissionPatient Recruitment TechniquesTherapeutic Area KnowledgeRisk AssessmentSite Engagement StrategiesQuality StandardsInvestigational Drug Trials

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingActive ListeningPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM ToolsMonitoring PlansAudit Readiness Tools

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsInvestigative SitesPatient Treatment PrinciplesSite Closure MonitoringCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance AbbVie's clinical research pipeline and support innovative medicines and solutions
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, regulations, GCPs, ICH Guidelines, SOPs, and quality standards
Develop and customize site engagement strategies
Gather local and site insights and use CRM tools to track progress and measure impact
Connect study protocols and scientific principles to day-to-day trial execution
Evaluate recruitment and retention techniques based on the patient disease journey
Develop therapeutic-area, asset, clinical-landscape, and patient-journey knowledge
Mentor and train less experienced CRAs and contribute to their development
Participate in global/local task forces and initiatives as assigned
Conduct continuous risk assessment with the Central Monitoring team
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 and safety-event reporting
Maintain audit and regulatory inspection readiness
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 for investigational drug or device trials
Familiarity with risk-based monitoring, onsite and offsite monitoring
Knowledge of 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 in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines
Ability to leverage technology, tools, and resources
Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, active listening, and presentation skills
Ability to establish and leverage site relationships and trusted partnerships
Ability to apply critical thinking and good judgment to address clinical site issues
Integrity in accordance with AbbVie code of business conduct and leadership values
Self-motivated and focused on timely, quality outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for US & Puerto Rico applicants