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New · posted Nov 1

Abbott · Medical Devices

Clinical Research Associate II

  • Alameda, CA
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Associate & Specialist
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Pay$82K–$141K
EmploymentFull-time
LocationAlameda, CA
LevelAssociate & Specialist
FunctionClinical Research
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

The CRA II will assist in the clinical execution and management of all aspects of assigned clinical studies. This includes but not limited to planning and implementation of clinical studies from concept to clinical study report per timelines and quality standards.

This position will be based in our Alameda, CA office.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

What you need

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in life sciences or equivalent with minimum 5 years of clinical research experience.

  • Must have 2+ years of relevant experience in site monitoring.

  • Experience in conducting medical device and/or in-vitro diagnostics studies preferred.  Pharmaceutical background may also be considered.

  • Must be able to travel 30-50%.

Preferred Qualificationsnice to have

  • Demonstrated excellence in teamwork, shared mindset for success, stellar interpersonal and communication skills including building rapport with team members, peers, and management.

  • Solid understanding and demonstrated experience of the clinical trial process including study design and conduct; clinical data management systems; clinical trial management systems; data analysis; and data reporting and interpretation.

  • Must have a demonstrated ability to solve problems with innovative solutions along with strong project management and organizational skills to deliver projects on time and on budget.

  • Able to manage numerous projects/conflicting priorities, and to be flexible when priorities change.

  • Working knowledge of GCP, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Suite.

Skills named in this posting

What you'll do

What You’ll Work On

  • Conduct single or multi-center medical device clinical studies.

  • Perform study site visits (SQV, SIV, IMV, COV), generate monitoring trip reports, and track resolution of action items.   

  • Participate in study start up activities. 

  • Responsible for shipping study devices and supplies to clinical sites and performing study device accountability.

  • Manage clinical monitoring activities and overall site management ensuring compliance to the Study Protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH guidelines, Federal Regulations, department procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

  • Responsible for assisting senior staff in planning study conduct, designing case report forms (CRFs), conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Contract Research Organization (CRO) selection and management, selection and training of investigator sites, planning and running study meetings, evaluation, selection and training of new study investigators and writing and assembling submissions.

  • Maintain and audit Trial Master File to ensure inspection readiness.

  • Perform review of clinical data listings for completeness and accuracy, and escalate issues to the Clinical Operations Manager as needed.      

  • Participate in cross-functional clinical team(s) in the planning and execution of clinical trials.

  • Proactively and effectively communicate the status of clinical studies to management.

  • Ensures quality delivery of study deliverables within agreed budgets and timelines. 

  • Participate in the interim and final reviews of study data in preparation of regulatory submissions.

  • Involved in the preparation of all applicable documents required for the conduct of the study (such as Trial Master File (TMF), Clinical Protocols and Reports).

  • May interact with RA/QA in responding to audits and FDA inquiries.

Pay and benefits

$81,500 – $141,300 a year

Employer provided
How this compares

The base pay for this position is

$81,500.00 – $141,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

  • Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

  • Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Freedom 2 Save student debt program

  • FreeU education benefit

  • Career development

Where you'll work

Alameda, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)

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Working conditions

Standard

TRAVEL

Yes, 25 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

No

JOB FAMILY

Medical & Scientific Affairs

DIVISION

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION

United States > Alameda : Plaza 6 Building

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From the posting

About Abbott

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

  • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.

  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · November 1, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 1% above the US median for Clinical Research roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$81,500 to $141,300 a year

Associate & Specialist roles in California9 roles publishing pay

Middle half $102,500 to $130,500, median $111,500

Associate & Specialist roles in the US56 roles publishing pay

Middle half $80,000 to $127,875, median $110,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$81,500—$141,300
California$102,500$111,500$130,500
All US$80,000$110,000$127,875

This role: Abbott's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Research roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Clinical Research

The general path across 193 open Clinical Research roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Abbott's own promotion track.

  1. This role

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Clinical Research Associate · Clinical Research Coordinator

    $110K median102 open

  2. Next step

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Senior Clinical Research Associate · Sr. CRA

    $125K median87 open

  3. Later

    Manager

    Often: Associate Clinical Research Manager · Senior Clinical Research Manager

    2 open

  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Associate Director, Site Monitoring · Director, Clinical Trial Liaison

    2 open

Career resources on Clinical Research

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 27 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 4 linesLab testing and methods: 1 lineDocumentation and SOPs: 5 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineRegulatory submissions: 2 linesData and digital systems: 1 lineClinical trial conduct: 10 linesCollaboration and leadership: 5 linesGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsSubmissionsData systemsClinical trialsTeamwork
  • Clinical trial conduct10
  • Documentation and SOPs5
  • Collaboration and leadership5
  • GMP and compliance4
  • Regulatory submissions2
  • Lab testing and methods1
  • Investigations and CAPA1
  • Data and digital systems1

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  • Quality61 56%
  • Regulatory30 28%
  • Clinical16 15%

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  • Senior & Principal50 46%
  • Associate & Specialist33 31%
  • Manager21 19%
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