Clinical Research Associate II

Allergan; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase

Wellness spending account

Flexible health insurance

Bonus plan

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Clinical Site Management professional to enable world-class R&D execution across Phase I–III studies, including site startup, monitoring, and close-out of trials.

The role requires strong knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines, excellent communication, and the ability to influence site staff and cross-functional partners. Travel up to 50% is expected, with a focus on quality and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinically-related monitoring experience.
• Knowledge of federal/local regulations, GCPs, ICH guidelines.
• Familiarity with study monitoring, data, drug accountability, documentation.
• Strong planning, organization and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence site personnel.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time and possess a valid license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical investigative sites to ensure protocol execution and compliance with SOPs and regulations.
• Conduct site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and closeout visits for Phase I–III trials.
• Oversee site activities and drive corrective actions to ensure QA and regulatory readiness.
• Ensure timely data submission and safety reporting from sites.
• Train site personnel on protocol requirements and regulatory needs.
• Negotiate investigator/hospital agreements and manage payments as required.

Skills

Clinical monitoring

GCP knowledge

ICH guidelines

Data integrity

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Health-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

OurGreat Place to WorkCertification highlights our dedication to cultivating a high-trust, and inclusive culture for all.

At AbbVie, you'll not just have a job, you'll have the opportunity to unlock a bright future, because we're not just a workplace; we're a world of possibilities.

What's In It for You?

• Innovative work culture
• Professional development
• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, personal days, and volunteer days
• Employee stock purchase
• Wellness spending account
• Flexible health insurance
• Retirement savings programs
• Bonus plan

Job Description

To enable AbbVie's emergence as a world class R&D organization, the position anticipates and proactively solves study-related clinical site issues as they occur and initiates, recommends and communicates corrective action ensuring successful protocol level execution of Clinical Site Management deliverables involving start-up, execution, and close-out of studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors activities conducted by clinical investigative sites as they relate to AbbVie clinical studies to ensure successful execution of the protocol. Ensures adherence to federal regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Monitoring Plans, and to quality standards in conducting clinical research.
• Conducts site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and study closeout visits for Phase I to III studies in accordance with applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, and AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and business processes.
• Overviews the overall activities of site personnel over whom there is no direct authority and motivates/influences them to meet study objectives. proactively manages the site and ensures action plans are put into place as needed to ensure compliance. Ensures regulatory inspection readiness at assigned clinical sites.
• Ensures quality of data submitted from study sites and assures timely submission of data, including appropriate reporting and follow-up for all safety events by site personnel.
• Ensures safety and protection of study subjects through compliance with the study monitoring plan, AbbVie SOPs, ICH Guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Trains study site personnel on the protocol and applicable regulatory requirements in collaboration with pertinent project team members.
• Manages investigator payments as per executed contract obligations. Negotiates investigator/ hospital agreements with stakeholders. Maintain and complete own expense reports as per local and applicable guidelines.
• Identifies, evaluates and recommends new/potential investigators/sites on an on going basis. Potential sites may be identified through networking or internal AbbVie requests to assist in the placement of planned clinical studies with qualified investigators.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualification, health related (e.g., Medical, Scientific, Nursing) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinically-related monitoring experience. Experience in on-site monitoring of investigational drug or device trials is required.
• Current in-depth knowledge and understanding of appropriate therapeutic indications as they relate to the conduct of clinical trials.
• Current in-depth knowledge of regulations governing clinical research, ICH/GCP Guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Familiarity with all aspects of study monitoring; data, drug accountability, documentation experience.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines. Ability to work, understand and follow work processes within the assigned function.
• Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities, interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate with clarity. Ability to address study related clinical site issues with appropriate guidance and initiates and communicate corrective action as indicated. Ability to use functional expertise and exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrated business ethics and integrity.
• A minimum of 50% travel is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Must be at ease with technology (the use of various tools/systems to perform day-to-day tasks).
• Travel required at least 50% of the time.
• Valid driver's license and passport.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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