Clinical Research Associate II
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Position Overview & Specifications
Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II)
- Field based role, with 25% travel requirement
- Comprehensive benefits package including car allowance and excellent career opportunities
The UK Clinical Operations team is the largest Clinical Development hub in Europe for AbbVie, joining as a CRA II, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of industry-leading technology, risk-based monitoring approach and work across multiple therapy areas such as; Immunology, Neuroscience, Oncology, Virology, Eye care and Other Specialty areas.
Job Objective:
As a CRA II you will have full site management responsibility, to oversee site compliance, performance and trends. Use critical thinking skills and experience to plan on-site, off-site visits and using a Risk Based Monitoring Approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned sites and study(s), to ensure the successful execution of site management and monitoring deliverables including; monitoring, identify site issues to develop solutions and audit readiness
- Provide local regulatory requirement expertise, according to clinical study agreements
- May be responsible for being the country point of contact for CROs for an assigned study. May participate/lead in global/local task forces and initiatives.
- Independently researching and staying abreast of new and evolving guidelines.
Skills and Experience:
- Education: Bachelors or equivalent degree, health related (e.g. Medical, Scientific, Nursing, Pharmacy) preferred
- Site Monitoring Experience
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate complex issues from multiple perspectives and drive smart decision making
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate persuasively and with clarity, flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements, resourcefulness and creativity. Demonstrated proactive and positive team player
- Exhibits strong planning and organizational skills and high level of flexibility in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines
- Demonstrated business ethics and integrity
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer including disability/vets. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, or any other protected group status. We will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with a disability, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans or active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans. The Affirmative Action Plan is available for viewing in the Human Resources office during regular business hours.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Clinical Research Associate II roles across ABBVIE's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £41,676 - £65,634 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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