Clinical Research Associate I – Oncology

Job Description:

• Advance AbbVie’s clinical research pipeline and support the development of innovative medicines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites
• Provide clinical trial information 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, AbbVie SOPs, and quality standards
• Customize site engagement strategies and track progress using CRM tools
• Connect study protocols, scientific principles, and clinical trial requirements to day-to-day execution
• Evaluate and support patient recruitment and retention plans
• Develop therapeutic-area, asset, clinical-landscape, and patient-journey knowledge
• Conduct continuous risk assessments with the Central Monitoring team
• Resolve site risk signals and implement preventative and corrective action plans
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend investigators and clinical sites under supervision
• Ensure data quality and timely submission, including safety-event reporting and follow-up
• Maintain audit and regulatory inspection readiness
• Manage investigator payments according to executed contracts, as applicable

Requirements:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in health-related disciplines (Medical, Scientific, Nursing) preferred, or experience or equivalent work experience
• Clinically related experience, preferably in clinical research coordinating or data management
• Knowledge of appropriate therapeutic area indications preferred
• Ability to understand and apply scientific concepts to clinical trial conduct
• 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 in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines
• Ability to leverage technology, tools, and resources
• Critical thinking and good judgment to address 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 and focused on timely, quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Short-term incentive program eligibility
• Equal opportunity employment
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities