Clinical Scientist, Clinical Science, Cronos

To meet our client expectations and retain the excellent reputation built up over time the IQVIA PCS team is committed to recruiting, training and supporting driven individuals who have both consulting skills and life science skills that can be applied to PCS research activities. Individuals joining us are assured of a rewarding and progressive career in patient-focused research. You’ll have the opportunity to address challenging client issues, across multiple geographies with a hands-on influence in developing and delivering solutions.  We operate in a truly multi-cultural, collegial and collaborative work environment that is rich in development and growth.

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.

• Evaluation 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 (e.g., via proprietary app, Engage) 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 schizophrenia and major depressive disorder populations.

• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience working administering psychiatric assessments including the PANSS, to these populations is also required.

• Clinical Trials experience preferred.

• Advanced level of English.

Home based position in Latin America.