Clinical Research Associate I

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites, providing clinical trial information and strengthening partnerships.
• Conduct site evaluations, training, routine monitoring, and site closure activities in compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), ICH Guidelines, and AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor site activities to detect early signs of study performance or patient safety issues through continuous risk assessment.
• Ensure the quality and timely submission of study data, including appropriate reporting of safety events.
• Maintain audit and regulatory inspection readiness at all assigned clinical sites.
• Support patient recruitment and retention efforts by understanding the patient disease journey and therapeutic landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree; a health-related degree (e.g., Medical, Scientific, Nursing, Pharmacy) is preferred.
• Experience in clinical research, preferably in clinical research coordinating or data management.
• Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong written, verbal, and active listening abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines.
• Must reside in the Little Rock, AR or Dallas, TX area and be willing to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of specific therapeutic area indications.
• Ability to apply scientific concepts to the conduct of clinical trials.
• Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools for site engagement tracking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick leave).
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Participation in short-term incentive programs.

About the Company

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.