[Hiring] Clinical Scientist @IQVIA

Role Description

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.

• 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 (e.g., via proprietary app, Engage) to administer assessments, and will appropriately document resultant information (e.g., notes, scores).

Qualifications

• 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.

Company Description

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.