Clinical Research Associate

Title: Clinical Research Associate

Duration: 1 year contract (potential of extension)

Location: Remote with up to 75% travel

Job Description:

Abbott's Core Diagnostics team is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to support a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) clinical research initiative. This individual will support multi-site clinical trial operations while ensuring strict compliance with protocol in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate brings strong monitoring fundamentals, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently across multiple sites and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Perform site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits across assigned clinical sites
• Support oversight of approximately 4-5 clinical research sites, including primary and secondary site responsibilities
• Ensure protocol compliance, GCP adherence, and accurate study documentation
• Conduct source data verification/review and investigational product accountability activities
• Identify, document, and escalate site issues, deviations, and risks appropriately
• Complete detailed trip reports, monitoring documentation, and required reporting within established timelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, investigators, and study coordinators
• Support multiple studies simultaneously as needed
• Maintain compliance with time tracking, reporting, and data handling procedures

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of clinical research experience preferred
• Open to candidates with:
• CRA experience within sponsor environments
• Strong clinical research coordinator experience from hospital or academic settings
• Strong understanding of:
• Site monitoring activities
• Source data verification/review
• Investigational product accountability
• GCP and clinical trial documentation requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and situational problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities across multiple sites
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Ability to travel nationally up to 75% as required
• Comfortable operating within a 40-hour work week structure