AbbVie Posted October 19, 2026

Clinical Research Associate I

Sydney, NSW Full-time
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About this opportunity

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at  www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on  LinkedIn,   Facebook ,  Instagram ,  X  and  YouTube.

Job Description

Join AbbVie's Expanding Clinical Operations Team

At AbbVie, we are committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today while addressing the medical challenges of tomorrow.

We're looking for a Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) to join our growing team in Australia and help advance clinical studies that have the potential to transform patient outcomes. This is an opportunity to become part of a growing team supporting a strong pipeline and diverse portfolio of clinical programs across multiple therapeutic areas, while building a long-term career with one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies.

If you're looking for more than just your next role and want the opportunity to broaden your experience and contribute to innovative clinical development programs, we'd love to hear from you.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors activities conducted by clinical investigative sites as they relate to AbbVie clinical studies to ensure successful execution of the protocol. Ensures adherence to federal regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Monitoring Plans, and quality standards in conducting clinical research.

Conducts site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and study closeout visits for Phase 1-4 studies in accordance with applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, and AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and business processes.

Overviews the overall activities of site personnel over whom there is no direct authority and motivates/influences them to meet study objectives. proactively manages the site and ensures action plans are put into place as needed to ensure compliance. Ensures regulatory inspection readiness at assigned clinical sites.

Ensures quality of data submitted from study sites and ensures timely submission of data, including appropriate reporting and follow-up for all safety events by site personnel.

Ensures safety and protection of study subjects through compliance with the study monitoring plan, AbbVie SOPs, ICH Guidelines, and applicable regulations.

Trains study site personnel on the protocol and applicable regulatory requirements in collaboration with pertinent project team members.

Manage investigator payments as per executed contract obligations. Maintain and complete own expense reports as per local and applicable guidelines.

Identifies, evaluates and recommends new/potential investigators/sites on an ongoing basis. Potential sites may be identified through networking or internal AbbVie requests to assist in the placement of planned clinical studies with qualified investigators.

Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies and procedures.

Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.

Adhere to AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.

Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.

Qualifications

Appropriate tertiary qualification, health related (e.g., Medical, Scientific, Nursing) preferred.

Minimum of 1 year of clinically related experience, of which a period of 6 months is preferable in clinical research monitoring. Experience in on-site monitoring of investigational drug or device trials are required.

Current in-depth knowledge and understanding of appropriate therapeutic indications as they relate to the conduct of clinical trials.

Current in-depth knowledge of regulations governing clinical research, ICH/GCP Guidelines and applicable regulations.

Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines.

Ability to work, understand and follow work processes within the assigned function.

Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities, interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate with clarity.

Ability to address study related clinical site issues with appropriate guidance and initiates and communicate corrective action as indicated.

Ability to use functional expertise and exercise good judgment.

Demonstrated business ethics and integrity.

Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognize and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing CareersANZ@abbvie.com or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.

WAYS WE WORK

All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.

Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.

Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.

Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.

Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough, patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers.

AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws.

All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law.

Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal.

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Clinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Sydney, NSW
Employment type
Full-time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Clinical Research role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 146 comparable Associate Clinical Research roles across 18 biopharma companies.

146Comparable roles tracked
134Currently active
18Companies hiring similar roles
35Countries represented

Salary context

28 of 146 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Laboratory Associate · IQVIA $35,900/yr – $74,800/yr
Highest disclosed · Senior Clinical Trial Manager · Chimerix, Inc. $145,600/yr – $218,400/yr
Peer group range $55,350 – $182,000 (median $133,625)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 146 comparable roles

United States36
China16
Australia10
United Kingdom7
Canada6
Poland6

+ 29 more countries

Seniority mix

146 of 146 peers have a known seniority level

Associate105
Manager40
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc1

Therapeutic area mix

13 of 146 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology10
Neuroscience3

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