Clinical Specialist / Stroke Rater – Indian Speaking

IQVIA; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,146,000 - 2,292,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA LLC is seeking a Clinical Specialist / Stroke Rater – Punjabi Speaking for remote engagement. The role focuses on administering stroke scales, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with raters to maintain protocol fidelity.

Flexible hours (2–12 hours per month) suit project-based work and multilingual assessments. You will review other raters' assessments, provide feedback, and participate in calibration sessions to ensure inter-rater reliability across trials.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Medicine, Neurology, Psychology or related field.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience with stroke patients.
• Experience administering stroke-related rating scales in clinical trials.
• Proficiency in EQ-5D-5L and mRS administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer stroke-specific scales to trial participants (EQ-5D-5L and mRS).
• Review assessments conducted by other raters for accuracy and protocol adherence.
• Conduct live feedback sessions with raters on scoring techniques and methodology.
• Participate in training, orientation, and calibration sessions to maintain certification.
• Prepare for rater discussions by reviewing case data and documentation.
• Submit all required documentation promptly for scheduled rater interactions.
• Assist with mock interviews and functional assessments of rater performance as needed.

Skills

EQ-5D-5L administration

mRS administration

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Education

MA/MS in Medicine/Neurology/Psychology

MD/DO/PhD preferred

Job description

Clinical Specialist / Stroke Rater – Punjabi Speaking

Location: Remote

Hours: Estimated 2–12 hours per month, flexible

Role Overview

The Clinical Specialist supports stroke clinical trials by administering standardized assessments and ensuring data quality and consistency. This includes rating patients using validated stroke scales and reviewing assessments performed by other raters to maintain protocol compliance and inter-rater reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer stroke-specific scales to trial participants (EQ-5D-5L (Interviewer administered and Proxy 1 version) & mRS).


• Review and evaluate assessments conducted by other raters for accuracy and adherence to protocol.


• Conduct live interactions with raters to provide feedback on scoring techniques and methodology.


• Participate in training, orientation, and calibration sessions to maintain certification and consistency.


• Prepare for rater discussions by reviewing case data and relevant documentation.


• Complete scheduled rater interactions and submit all required documentation promptly.


• Assist with mock interviews and functional assessments of rater performance as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Minimum: Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Medicine, Neurology, Psychology, or related field. Preferred: MD, DO, or PhD.


• Experience: At least 1 year of clinical experience with stroke patients. Prior experience administering stroke-related rating scales in clinical trials.


• Skills: Proficiency in EQ-5D-5L and mRS administration.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for professional interaction with raters and trial staff.


• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.


• Fluent Punjabi language skills

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