Clinical Trial Psych Rater - Tamil Speaking

IQVIA; Chennai District; Remote; INR 167,000 - 391,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global clinical research provider is seeking a Clinical Trial Psych Rater - Tamil Speaking. This remote role involves reviewing psychiatric assessments and ensuring data reliability. Candidates must have a master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in clinical trials. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. Join us to help improve medical treatments and patient outcomes globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience administering psychiatric assessments, rating scales, and/or structured clinical interviews.
• Clinical experience with psychiatric populations required.
• Experience in CNS trials preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience with related psychiatric populations.
• 3+ years’ experience with scales in clinical research trials.

Responsibilities

• Participate in orientation, training, and calibration activities.
• Evaluate case data to prepare for discussions with raters.
• Timely submission of all documentation associated with assigned tasks.
• Submit all documentation on time for assigned tasks.
• Fluent English required; native speaker in trial language as needed.

Skills

Psychiatric assessments administration

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Clinical research trials experience

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing or Social Work

MD/DO/PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Trial Psych Rater - Tamil Speaking

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Location: Remote/virtual
Hours: Estimated 10-16h/month
Role: Clinical Specialist

Job Description

The Clinical Specialist reviews scales administered by raters in a clinical trial to ensure that assessments are conducted in a standardized manner and that data reliability is maintained. The quality of assessments is evaluated, and live interaction with raters is conducted to discuss assessment methodology, scoring technique, and provide guidance as necessary. Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, functional assessments of rater performance (e.g., mock interview) and assistance in preparing and disseminating communications.

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• Minimum of a master’s degree (MA/MS) in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing or Social Work, or equivalent. MD, DO or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience administering psychiatric assessments, rating scales and/or structured clinical interviews. Specifically, primary: EQ-5D-5L (interviewer-administered and proxy 1 version) & mRS.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience with related psychiatric populations.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with administering scales in clinical research trials (not including graduate/doctoral research work).
• Experience in central nervous system (CNS) trials preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of personnel and clientele in a professional manner.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office system and applications.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Participate in all orientation, training and calibration activities as required.
• Evaluate case data and appropriately prepare for discussions with raters (e.g., prepared to discuss relevant issues and scale items, and have necessary documents available).
• Complete rater interactions and assigned tasks as scheduled.
• Responsible for timely submission of all documentation associated with assigned tasks.
• Current openings require fluency in English and a native speaker in the language needed for the trial.

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.