Clinical Independent Rater - Romanian Speaker

IQVIA; Manchester; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Clinical Independent Rater who speaks Romanian to support clinical trials on a remote basis. The role involves reviewing patient assessments, scoring scales, and participating in calibration discussions with raters.

This is a part-time, remote engagement averaging 10–16 hours per month, ideal for candidates with strong communication skills, clinical background, and comfort with structured interviews.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, or social work.
• Experience administering psychiatric assessments or structured interviews (PANSS/SCID) is valued.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review case data and prepare for rater discussions.
• Conduct patient interviews and clinical assessments remotely.
• Administer, score, and interpret clinical rating scales.
• Provide feedback to raters on methodology and scoring.
• Submit documentation on schedule.
• Maintain protocol compliance and data quality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, or social work

MD/DO/PhD preferred

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Independent Rater - Romanian Speaking

Location: Remote/Virtual

Hours: Estimated 10–16 hours per month

Role: Clinical Independent Rater for Clinical Trials

About IQVIA

IQVIA is a global leader in advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services, dedicated to driving healthcare forward. We partner with the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to improve patient outcomes and accelerate innovation. Our team combines deep scientific expertise with cutting‑edge technology to deliver high‑quality data and insights that shape the future of clinical trials.

Position Overview

The CIR plays a key role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of clinical trial data. This position involves reviewing scales administered by raters to confirm standardized assessment practices. Responsibilities include evaluating assessment quality, engaging in live discussions with raters to provide guidance on methodology and scoring techniques, and supporting rater performance through functional assessments (e.g., mock interviews). Additional tasks may include assisting with communication materials and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all required orientation, training, and calibration activities.
• Review case data and prepare for rater discussions, ensuring all relevant documents and assessment materials are available.
• Conduct patient interviews and clinical assessments with study participants.
• Administer, score, and interpret clinical rating scales and structured interviews.
• Provide feedback and guidance to raters on assessment methodology, interview techniques, and scoring accuracy through live interactions.
• Complete assigned assessments, rater interactions, and related activities according to study timelines and schedules.
• Work directly with study participants while maintaining protocol compliance and data quality standards.
• Submit all required documentation, reports, and assessment records accurately and within required timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, or Social Work (or equivalent). MD, DO, or PhD preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years administering psychiatric assessments, rating scales, and/or structured clinical interviews (specifically PANSS and SCID).
  • Minimum 3 years of clinical trial experience with psychiatric populations.
  • Minimum 3 years administering scales in clinical research trials (excluding graduate/doctoral research).
  • Experience in CNS trials preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for professional interaction at all levels.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and problem‑solving ability.
  • Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Language Requirement

Current openings require fluency in English and native-level proficiency in Romanian(Moldova).

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.