Senior Clinical Research Associate

About the role

AbbVie is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to advance its pipeline by ensuring high‑quality clinical trial execution at investigative sites in Seoul. The role serves as the primary sponsor contact, driving data integrity, compliance and strong site partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary sponsor point of contact for assigned investigative sites.
• Lead site evaluations, training, routine on‑site and off‑site monitoring, and site closure activities in line with protocol, GCP and AbbVie SOPs.
• Develop and customize site‑engagement strategies, gathering local insights to improve recruitment, retention and overall study performance.
• Mentor and train junior CRAs on site management, risk‑based monitoring and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and qualify new investigators/sites, ensuring a robust pipeline of qualified study locations.
• Oversee data quality, safety reporting, audit readiness and investigator payment processes.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a health‑related discipline (e.g., Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing).
• Minimum 3 years of clinical research experience, with at least 2 years of independent monitoring of investigational drug or device trials.
• Familiarity with risk‑based monitoring, onsite/offsite monitoring and ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic‑area science, local regulatory requirements and clinical trial conduct.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills, with the ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment.

Required skills

• Risk‑based monitoring methodology.
• On‑site and off‑site monitoring techniques.
• ICH/GCP compliance and regulatory knowledge.
• Site engagement tools and strategies.
• Recruitment and retention planning based on patient disease journey.