Senior Clinical Research Associate

AbbVie

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

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • ChinaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial management, including site evaluation, training, and compliance with GCP and ICH guidelines. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and develop effective site engagement strategies while ensuring quality outcomes.

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Clinical Trial ManagementGCP ComplianceSite MonitoringRisk-Based MonitoringCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research MonitoringSite EvaluationPatient Recruitment TechniquesRegulatory ComplianceScientific Concepts Application

Soft Skills

Advanced Communication SkillsPlanning and Organizational SkillsCritical ThinkingIntegritySelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

Monitoring ToolsClinical Trial Management Systems

Industry Keywords

ICH GuidelinesGCPInvestigational Drug TrialsTherapeutic Area KnowledgeAudit Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary sponsor 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
Support, guide and mentor junior personnel on site management activities
Conduct site evaluation, site training, routine on-site and off-site monitoring, and site closure monitoring
Ensure compliance with protocols, monitoring plans, applicable regulations, GCP, ICH Guidelines, AbbVie SOPs and quality standards
Customize site engagement strategies and track progress, impact and local/site insights
Apply scientific principles, clinical trial requirements and therapeutic-area knowledge to trial execution
Develop recruitment and retention techniques based on the patient disease journey
Mentor and train less experienced CRAs and support local onboarding
Participate in or lead global and local task forces and initiatives
Conduct continuous risk assessment with the Central Monitoring team to detect study performance or 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
Perform additional activities assigned by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Appropriate tertiary qualification in health related disciplines (e.g., Medical, Scientific, Pharmacy, Nursing) preferred
Minimum of 3 years of clinically related experience
Preferably 2 years of independent clinical research monitoring of investigational drug or device trials
Familiarity with risk-based monitoring approach, onsite and offsite monitoring
Knowledge of appropriate therapeutic area indications and ability to understand and apply scientific concepts to clinical trials
Knowledge of local regulatory and legal requirements, ICH/GCP Guidelines and applicable policies
Advanced communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Planning and organizational skills; ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines
Ability to leverage technology, tools and resources for customer-centric site support
Excellent written, verbal, active listening and presentation skills
Ability to establish and leverage site relationships and trusted partnerships
Ability to independently address clinical site issues using functional expertise, critical thinking and good judgment
Acts with integrity in accordance with AbbVie code of business conduct and leadership values
Self-motivated and focused on timely, quality outcomes
Full-time availability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Commitment to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving the community