What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Rater position at CenExel?
CenExel is a leading nationwide clinical research site and patient network serving the life sciences industry. Leading in CNS and early phase studies, our 18 science-led Centers of Excellence deliver the right patients, at the right time, in the right place. Recently acquired by BayPine Capital Partners, our research sites provide unparalleled medical and scientific support in the design and execution of clinical trials. Our world-class PIs, advanced patient engagement strategies, premium data analytics, and integrated operations optimize every step of the clinical trial process.
Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.
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.
Salary Range: 65,000 – 95,000 / Annually (Depending on education, experience, and skillset)
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 neuropsychic 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.
- Assists management 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.
- Complete 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. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Master’s Degree and/or Ph.D/Psy.D in Psychology, or related field 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.
CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.