Clinical Research Associate II — Impactful Trials

AbbVie; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an experienced clinical site professional to advance pipelines by ensuring high quality clinical research, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring protocol compliance. You will partner with investigators and site staff to drive engagement, recruitment and retention while mentoring junior CRAs.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging CRM tools to optimize study performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary health-related qualification preferred.
• At least 1 year clinical research monitoring experience.
• Familiar with risk-based monitoring approaches and GCP.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and planning skills.
• Ability to mentor CRAs and engage investigators.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for investigative sites and ensure trial conduct.
• Align site staff with trial goals and patient treatment principles.
• Monitor site activities per protocol and regulatory standards.
• Use CRM tools to track progress and measure engagement impact.
• Support patient recruitment/retention and protocol compliance.
• Mentor less experienced CRAs and participate in task forces.
• Identify site risks and implement preventative actions.

Skills

Clinical research monitoring

Risk-based monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Site engagement

Data integrity & compliance

Planning & organization

Critical thinking

Mentoring trainees

Education

Health-related degree (Medical/Scientific/Nursing)

Tools

CRM tool

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an experienced clinical site professional to advance pipelines by ensuring high quality clinical research, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring protocol compliance. You will partner with investigators and site staff to drive engagement, recruitment and retention while mentoring junior CRAs.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging CRM tools to optimize study performance in a fast-paced environment.