Clinical Trial Rater - Borderline Personality Disorder

IQVIA; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, remote work schedule

Global clinical research opportunities

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a part-time Clinical Trial Rater to conduct standardized psychiatric assessments for a BPD study. Remote-based in the United States, the role requires expertise in semi-structured interviews, CGI-S/CGI-C/CGIC-S scales, and maintaining strict data quality and inter-rater reliability.

The candidate should hold a PhD/PsyD or an MD/DO with relevant licensure and at least 3 years of clinical experience with BPD and trial-rated assessments.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) population.
• 3 years of experience as clinical trial rater with semi-structured psychiatric assessments.
• 3 years of experience with Clinical Global Impression rating scales (CGI-S, CGI-C/CGIC-S).
• Licensed clinician or eligible in relevant categories as listed in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured and semi-structured clinical interviews with trial participants diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
• Administer, score, and document validated psychiatric rating scales: CGI-S, and CGI-C or CGIC-S.
• Maintain inter-rater reliability, including calibration, training, and quality review sessions.
• Identify and escalate safety concerns (e.g. suicidality) according to protocol and sponsor guidelines.
• Work closely with study investigators, site staff, and sponsor/CRO teams to support high-quality trial execution.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), SOPs, and ethical guidelines at all times.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and a trauma-informed, empathetic approach during all assessments.

Skills

Clinical interview skills

Inter-rater reliability

Data quality assurance

Strong clinical judgment

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology/ Psychiatry/ Health Sciences

MD/DO/Foreign Medical Doctor (FMD)

Licensed clinician (MD/FMD/DO or Psychologist/LMHC/LCMHC/LMHP/LPC/LCPC/LPCC)

Job description

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Part time

R1570738

Clinical Trial Rater - Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Location: Remote based in the US

Hours: Approximately 5h per week

Role: Clinical Specialist

Start: immediate

Contract based

About IQVIA

IQVIA is a global leader in advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services. We collaborate with top pharmaceutical and biotech companies to accelerate innovation and improve patient outcomes. Our mission is to combine data science and human expertise to transform healthcare worldwide.

We are seeking experienced and reliable Clinical Trial Raters to conduct standardized psychiatric assessments for a clinical trial in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) . The rater will be responsible for administering validated clinician-rated instruments, ensuring high-quality, consistent data collection in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, experience with psychiatric populations, and the ability to maintain objectivity and inter-rater reliability across multiple assessments and time points.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured and semi-structured clinical interviews with trial participants diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder
• Administer, score, and document validated psychiatric rating scales: CGI-S, and CGI-C or CGIC-S
• Maintain inter-rater reliability, including participation in calibration, training, and quality review sessions
• Identify and escalated safety concerns (e.g. suicidality) according to protocol and sponsor guidelines
• Work closely with study investigators, site staff, and sponsor/CRO teams to support high-quality trial execution
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), SOPs, and ethical guidelines at all times
• Maintain participant confidentiality and a trauma-informed, empathetic approach during all assessments

Required Qualifications

• Education: PhD or PsyD (Psychology, Psychiatry, Health Sciences), Medical Doctor (MD), Foreign Medical Doctor (FMD), or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Licensure: Licensed Clinician: MD/FMD/DO, Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Mental Health Counselor/Practitioner (LMHC/LCMHC/LMHP) or Professional Counselor (LPC/LCPC/LPCC)
• Clinical Experience: 3 years of clinical experience with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) population
• Clinical Trial Rater Experience 3 years of experience as clinical trial rater, including semi-structured psychiatric assessments
• 3 years of experience with Clinical Global Impression rating scales
• Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) and
• Clinical Global Impression-Change (CGI-C) or
• Clinical Global Impression-Change in Severity (CGIC-S)

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible, remote work schedule.
• Opportunity to contribute to global clinical research.
• Collaborate with a team committed to improving patient care and advancing science.

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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 to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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The potential base pay range for this role is The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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