Clinical Rater
About Us
CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well-respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability.
Job Summary
Responsible for performing various clinical and neurocognitive test evaluations and interview/ratings on study participants specific to the study protocol. To administer and score assessments confirming diagnosis, assessing cognitive, neuropsychological, behavioral, and functional status.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Administers clinical rating scales on study participants to confirm diagnosis and determine current levels of psychopathology and function.
- Responsible for completing organizational queries regarding clinical scales and neuropsych ratings.
- Utilize interpersonal and clinical skills to assist in appropriate management of study participants across multiple therapeutic areas within neuroscience.
- Actively participates in acquiring on-going knowledge and instruction.
- Affords assistance in maintaining a positive, motivated work environment.
- Responsible for assisting PI to maintain integrity of data derived from clinical ratings scale and neurocognitive testing for all studies.
- Ensures data collection continuity during absences/sick leave/vacation of ratings staff including documentation of consensus between back-up and primary ratings.
- Conducts clinical research consensus rounds concerning accurate signal detection with clinical subject ratings.
- Participates in assessment of prescreened and screening patients per PI discretion and as per protocol.
- Completes required study specific trainings in a timely manner.
- Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish.
- Master’s Degree/Foreign MD, and/or Ph.D/Psy.D in Psychology required.
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience with the mental health population.
- Skill in organization and problem solving.
- Skill in maintaining records.
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with study participants, families, staff and the public.
- Ability to complete paperwork with precision and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to work independently as well as functioning as part of a team.
Working Conditions
Indoor, Clinic environment. Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, walking, lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential. On site work arrangement.