Clinical Research Associate II

Thornton Tomasetti; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott seeks a Clinical Research Associate II to support clinical execution and management of studies in the Alameda, CA area. You will monitor sites, assist in start-up, and ensure quality deliverables within timelines.

The role requires a life sciences BS with 5+ years in clinical research and 2+ years in site monitoring, with preference for device/IVD experience. Strong collaboration and regulatory acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in life sciences or equivalent with minimum five years of clinical research experience.
• At least 2+ years of site monitoring experience in clinical studies.
• Experience with medical device and/or in vitro diagnostics is preferred; pharma background considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct single or multi-center medical device clinical studies.
• Perform study site visits (SQV/SIV/IMV/COV) and generate monitoring reports.
• Assist in study start-up activities and contribute to regulatory submissions.
• Ship devices to sites and manage device accountability.
• Maintain Trial Master File readiness and ensure data quality and compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Organization

GCP knowledge

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Clinical Research Associate II Working at Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The CRA II will assist in the clinical execution and management of all aspects of assigned clinical studies. This includes but not limited to planning and implementation of clinical studies from concept to clinical study report per timelines and quality standards. This position will be based in our Alameda, CA office.

What You’ll Work On

• Conduct single or multi-center medical device clinical studies.
• Perform study site visits (SQV, SIV, IMV, COV), generate monitoring trip reports, and track resolution of action items.
• Participate in study start up activities.
• Responsible for shipping study devices and supplies to clinical sites and performing study device accountability.
• Manage clinical monitoring activities and overall site management ensuring compliance to the Study Protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH guidelines, Federal Regulations, department procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for assisting senior staff in planning study conduct, designing case report forms (CRFs), conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Contract Research Organization (CRO) selection and management, selection and training of investigator sites, planning and running study meetings, evaluation, selection and training of new study investigators and writing and assembling submissions.
• Maintain and audit Trial Master File to ensure inspection readiness.
• Perform review of clinical data listings for completeness and accuracy, and elevate issues to the Clinical Operations Manager as needed.
• Participate in cross-functional clinical team(s) in the planning and execution of clinical trials.
• Proactively and effectively communicate the status of clinical studies to management.
• Ensures quality delivery of study deliverables within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Participate in the interim and final reviews of study data in preparation of regulatory submissions.
• Involved in the preparation of all applicable documents required for the conduct of the study, such as Trial Master File (TMF), Clinical Protocols and Reports.
• May interact with RA/QA in responding to audits and FDA inquiries.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in life sciences or equivalent with minimum 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Must have 2+ years of relevant experience in site monitoring.
• Experience in conducting medical device and/or in-vitro diagnostics studies preferred.
• Pharmaceutical background may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teamwork, shared mindset for success, stellar interpersonal and communication skills including building rapport with team members, peers, and management.
• Solid understanding and demonstrated experience of the clinical trial process including study design and conduct; clinical data management systems; clinical trial management systems; data analysis; and data reporting and interpretation.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to solve problems with innovative solutions along with strong project management and organizational skills to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Able to manage numerous projects/conflicting priorities, and to be flexible when priorities change.
• Working knowledge of GCP, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite.

The base pay for this position is $81,500.00 – $141,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION: United States > Alameda : Plaza 6 Building
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: Yes, 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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