Clinical Specialist / Stroke Rater – Odia (Oryia) Speaking

IQVIA; Kolkata District; Remote; INR 502,000 - 725,000; Part time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Clinical Specialist / Stroke Rater – Odia-speaking to support remote stroke trials. You will administer standardized scales and review other raters’ assessments to uphold protocol compliance and inter-rater reliability.

The role requires at least 1 year of stroke patient experience, fluency in Odia, and strong communication and organizational skills. Flexible, part-time hours (2–12 per month) support from home are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Medicine, Neurology, Psychology or related field (MD/DO/PhD preferred).
• At least 1 year of clinical experience with stroke patients.
• Experience administering stroke-related rating scales in clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Administer stroke-specific scales to trial participants (EQ-5D-5L, mRS).
• Review assessments by other raters for accuracy and protocol adherence.
• Provide live feedback on scoring techniques and methodology to raters.
• 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 after interactions.
• Assist with mock interviews and functional assessments of rater performance as needed.

Skills

EQ-5D-5L administration

mRS administration

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Fluent Odia

Education

Master’s degree in Medicine/Neurology/Psychology or related field

MD/DO/PhD preferred

Job description

Clinical Specialist / Stroke Rater – Odia (Oryia) 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 Odia (Oryia) language skills

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.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments.

Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere.

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