Clinical Research Associate II - Oncology (Connecticut)

Role: Clinical Site Engagement Specialist supporting AbbVie's clinical trials across immunology, oncology, and neuroscience. Objectives: foster strong investigator partnerships, ensure trial compliance, and enhance data integrity. Responsibilities: serve as primary contact for investigative sites, conduct site evaluations, training, and monitoring activities aligned with GCP, ICH, and SOPs; develop and implement site engagement strategies, utilizing tools like CRM; oversee patient recruitment and retention plans based on disease and trial specifics; mentor less experienced CRAs, participate in global initiatives; proactively identify and mitigate site risks; ensure data quality, regulatory readiness, and investigator payments. Requirements: tertiary qualification in health-related disciplines; minimum 1 year clinical research experience, including 6 months in monitoring investigational trials; knowledge of therapeutic areas, risk-based monitoring, and regulatory guidelines; strong stakeholder collaboration, planning, and organizational skills; adept with clinical trial technology and site relationship building. Preferred: experience with immunology, oncology, or neuroscience indications. High-Value: focus on clinical research site management, risk assessment, investigator collaboration, and trial compliance within a global pharmaceutical context. Work setup: not explicitly specified; likely hybrid or onsite based on typical monitoring roles.