Clinical Scientist in CNS - LATAM

IQVIA; Ciudad de México; A distancia; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking a committed Consultant for their ClinRO Services team. This role involves administering assessments in clinical trials and evaluating assessment quality. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a relevant field and has a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience working with CNS trials. Knowledge of psychiatric assessments is preferred. The position is home-based in Latin America.

Formación

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, or Social Work.
• 3 years clinical experience with CNS trials preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric assessments or structured clinical interviews is a plus.
• Previous experience in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depression, schizophrenia, or anxiety.
• Advanced level of English.

Responsabilidades

• Administer assessments during clinical trials and evaluate assessment quality.
• Review scales administered by raters for standardization.
• Conduct live interactions with raters to discuss methodology and provide guidance.
• Prepare for discussions with raters regarding case data.
• Submit all documentation associated with tasks on time.
• Participate in all orientation and training activities.
• Evaluate rater performance and assist in communication dissemination.
• Contact clinical trial participants to administer assessments.

Descripción del empleo

Role & Responsibilities

The role-holder will need to be a committed individual, who combines high emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable managing conflicting priorities. The environment is dynamic and ever-changing, moving at the pace of our clients’ needs and the candidate will be expected to understand the sense of urgency that is synonymous with the business.

As a Consultant, ClinRO Services within the PCS team at IQVIA, you will directly administer assessments to participants in a clinical trial, or evaluate the quality of assessments performed by others and provide feedback regarding interview technique and scoring. Responsibilities include:

• Review of scales administered by raters in a clinical trial to ensure that assessments are being conducted in a standardized manner to ensure data reliability.
• Evaluate the quality of assessments, conducting live interactions with raters to discuss assessment methodology, scoring technique, and to provide guidance, as necessary.
• 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.
• Participate in all orientation, training and calibration activities as required.
• Functional assessments of rater performance (e.g., mock interview) and assistance in preparing and disseminating communications.
• Contacting clinical trial participants remotely to administer assessments, and will appropriately document resultant information (e.g., notes, scores).

What do you need to apply?

• Minimum of a Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric, Nursing or Social Work, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience working with CNS trials preferred. Experience administering psychiatric assessments, ratings scales and/or structured clinical interviews is a plus.
• Ideally this person should have previous experience in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depression, schizophrenia, anxiety.
• Advanced level of English.

Home based position in Latin America.

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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 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