[Hiring] Clinical Research Associate II – Oncology REMOTE USA
Position: Clinical Research Associate II – Oncology
Date Posted: November 2, 2025
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Minimum 1 year clinically related experience, including at least 6 months in clinical research monitoring of investigational drug or device trials
Qualification: Estimated Qualification: Tertiary degree in health-related disciplines (Medical, Scientific, Nursing) preferred
Location: Oregon, United States REMOTE
Company: AbbVie
Description:
AbbVie is seeking a skilled Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) – Oncology to advance our clinical trial initiatives and support the development of innovative therapies. This role focuses on managing clinical research sites, ensuring study compliance, data integrity, and supporting overall clinical trial performance. The CRA II acts as a primary liaison between AbbVie and investigative sites, fostering strong partnerships and guiding trial execution.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the main point of contact for investigative sites, providing detailed guidance on clinical trials and connecting stakeholders effectively.
• Train, align, and motivate site staff and principal investigators on trial goals, protocol adherence, and patient treatment principles.
• Conduct site evaluations, training, routine monitoring, and site closure activities in compliance with protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), ICH guidelines, AbbVie SOPs, and quality standards.
• Customize site engagement strategies and track progress using CRM tools, gathering site insights to optimize clinical trial outcomes.
• Ensure effective patient recruitment and retention strategies while understanding the therapeutic area and patient journey.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced CRAs, participating in global or local task forces as assigned.
• Perform continuous risk assessments in collaboration with the Central Monitoring team to detect performance or safety issues early.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend potential new investigators/sites for upcoming clinical studies.
• Ensure data quality from study sites, timely submission, and proper reporting of safety events.
• Maintain audit and regulatory inspection readiness at all assigned sites.
• Manage investigator payments according to contract obligations.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, including at least 6 months in CRA monitoring of investigational drug or device trials.
• Familiarity with risk-based monitoring, both onsite and offsite.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Relevant tertiary qualification in health-related disciplines.
• Oncology experience and ability to apply scientific concepts in clinical trials.
• Prior experience as a study coordinator.
Other Required Skills:
• Knowledge of local regulatory and legal requirements, ICH/GCP guidelines, and company policies.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Advanced ability to leverage technology and resources for site support.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to establish site partnerships.
• Critical thinking and good judgment to resolve clinical site issues effectively.
• Self-motivated and focused on delivering quality outcomes in a remote work environment.
Additional Information:
• Compensation range depends on factors such as location, experience, and internal pay bands.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility for short- and long-term incentive programs.
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