Nurse, Clinical Research

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

About The Position

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. Review protocols and informed consent forms for scheduled studies, identify and communicate potential issues to the appropriate personnel. Participate in nursing study related activities as required by protocol compliance with Corporate, divisional, and departmental SOP’s and external (CFR, ICH GCP) regulatory guidelines. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and Procedures. Evaluate adverse events and manage safety reporting activities in a timely manner. Interact with the Principal Investigator and other study physicians, Recruiting/Screening, Data Systems, and other personnel in support of study-specific activities. Support quality and compliance improvement initiatives as appropriate. Participate in the recruitment and screening activities to ensure successful enrollment of volunteers into studies scheduled at the Phase 1 Unit. Interfaces with research participants to support efforts to determine eligibility and consenting of study participants according to protocol. Review and assess data collected. Serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise (R/S). Disburses investigational drug and provides teaching regarding administration, as necessary. Develops accurate source materials and ensures compliance from site staff. Ensures all protocol procedures are completed per study requirements (Unit).

Requirements

Minimum of a diploma from an accredited nursing school and 1-3 years work experience in a clinical research environment
Bachelor of Nursing or other Science degree preferred with 1-3 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting; and/or ER/ICU experience
Nursing competency skills per scope of practice (i.e., performing vital signs, nursing assessments, performing ECG/EKG, administering injections, etc.)
Fundamental working knowledge of clinical research
Advanced Life Support and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation within six months
Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities while paying close attention to detail

Responsibilities

Review protocols and informed consent forms for scheduled studies
Identify and communicate potential issues to the appropriate personnel
Participate in nursing study related activities as required by protocol compliance with Corporate, divisional, and departmental SOP’s and external (CFR, ICH GCP) regulatory guidelines
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and Procedures
Evaluate adverse events and manage safety reporting activities in a timely manner
Interact with the Principal Investigator and other study physicians, Recruiting/Screening, Data Systems, and other personnel in support of study-specific activities
Support quality and compliance improvement initiatives as appropriate
Participate in the recruitment and screening activities to ensure successful enrollment of volunteers into studies scheduled at the Phase 1 Unit
Interfaces with research participants to support efforts to determine eligibility and consenting of study participants according to protocol
Review and assess data collected
Serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise (R/S)
Disburses investigational drug and provides teaching regarding administration, as necessary
Develops accurate source materials and ensures compliance from site staff
Ensures all protocol procedures are completed per study requirements (Unit)