Clinical Rater

About the role

PCR is seeking a Clinical Rater in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) trials. The Clinical Rater is a specialized clinician or researcher responsible for administering, scoring, and documenting standardized psychometric and cognitive outcome assessments. The role involves serving as a rater on clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Parkinson’s disease. Additional responsibilities include conducting recruitment, leading educational public speaking events, and overseeing the Free Memory Screen Clinic at assigned sites.

Responsibilities

• Work with affiliates or collaborating research sites
• Oversee and carry out the Free Memory Screen Clinic at respective sites as assigned
• Administer semi-structured interviews, cognitive tests, and rating scales
• Maintain scales, including addressing queries and completing required training
• Serve as a rater on clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Parkinson’s disease
• Manage recruitment databases and conduct recruitment and outreach initiatives for various clinical trials
• Lead educational public speaking events
• Conduct special projects
• Ensure assessments are conducted consistently and accurately across all participants
• Accurately record all data into the study database
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of all participant data
• Regularly review data for completeness and accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
• Adhere to all regulatory and ethical guidelines, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional review board (IRB) requirements
• Participate in quality assurance activities to ensure the integrity of data collection and reporting
• Attend regular training sessions to stay current with best practices and protocol updates
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator, clinical trial coordinators, and other team members to ensure seamless study operations
• Provide feedback to the research team on issues or improvements related to assessment administration
• Stay updated on advancements in neuropsychological assessment techniques and tools
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or a related health field, or PhD in a related field
• Combination of education and significant experience may be considered
• Experience working with a geriatric population, minimum of two years
• Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team as well as independently
• Proficiency in administering cognitive assessments
• Clinical research experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
• Flexibility with changing priorities
• Ability to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Strong mathematical knowledge
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and web-based enterprise solutions software

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office and/or clinical environment. Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required. The role requires the ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6–10 hours per day, with frequent mobility. Occasional squatting, kneeling, or bending may be required. Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moving) objects with a maximum lift of 20–50 lbs is expected.