Clinical Research Associate II

AbbVie•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$81,000 - CA$131,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. The role 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. The Clinical Research Associate II will conduct site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and study closeout visits for Phase I to III studies. This role will oversee the overall activities of site personnel over whom there is no direct authority and motivates/influences them to meet study objectives. The position proactively manages the site and ensures action plans are put into place as needed to ensure compliance. The role ensures regulatory inspection readiness at assigned clinical sites. The Clinical Research Associate II 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. The role ensures the safety and protection of study subjects through compliance with the study monitoring plan, AbbVie SOPs, ICH Guidelines, and applicable regulations. The Clinical Research Associate II trains study site personnel on the protocol and applicable regulatory requirements in collaboration with pertinent project team members. This role manages investigator payments as per executed contract obligations, negotiates investigator/ hospital agreements with stakeholders, and maintains and completes own expense reports as per local and applicable guidelines. The position identifies, evaluates and recommends new/potential investigators/sites on an ongoing basis. Potential sites may be identified through networking or internal AbbVie requests to assist in the placement of planned clinical studies with qualified investigators.

Requirements

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.

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 ongoing basis.
Potential sites may be identified through networking or internal AbbVie requests to assist in the placement of planned clinical studies with qualified investigators.