Key Facts

Remote From:

Part time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Portuguese, English

Hard Skills

Patient Interviews Psychiatric Assessments SQL Server Reporting Services Microsoft Operating Systems Common Assessment Framework Aldrete Scoring System Clinical Documentation Istio Teacher Development

Other Skills

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Microsoft Office
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Professional Communication
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Time Management
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Interpersonal Communications
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Organizational Skills
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Detail Oriented
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, or Social Work (or equivalent); MD/DO/PhD preferred.
Minimum 3 years administering psychiatric assessments, rating scales, and/or structured clinical interviews (MADRS/SIGMA; CGI-S, C-SSRS, HDRS-17, ISI, PHQ-9).
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience with psychiatric populations.
Minimum 3 years administering scales in clinical research trials (excluding graduate/doctoral research); CNS trials experience preferred.

Requirements:

Participate in all required orientation, training, and calibration activities.
Review case data and prepare for rater discussions, ensuring all relevant documents and scale items are available.
Conduct live interactions with raters to provide feedback and guidance on assessment methodology and scoring.
Complete assigned tasks and rater interactions according to schedule.

IQVIA

Health Care

About IQVIA

IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 86,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries. IQVIA is a global leader in protecting individual patient privacy. The company uses a wide variety of privacy-enhancing technologies and safeguards to protect individual privacy while generating and analyzing information on a scale that helps healthcare stakeholders identify disease patterns and correlate with the precise treatment path and therapy needed for better outcomes. IQVIA’s insights and execution capabilities help biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical companies, medical researchers, government agencies, payers and other healthcare stakeholders tap into a deeper understanding of diseases, human behaviors and scientific advances, in an effort to advance their path toward cures. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.

Company type: Large

Industry: Health Care

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

Clinical Trial Psych Rater - Portuguese Speaking

Location: Remote/Virtual
Hours: Estimated 10–16 hours per month
Role: Clinical Specialist

About IQVIA

IQVIA is a global leader in advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services, dedicated to driving healthcare forward. We partner with the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to improve patient outcomes and accelerate innovation. Our team combines deep scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality data and insights that shape the future of clinical trials.

Position Overview

The Clinical Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of clinical trial data. This position involves reviewing scales administered by raters to confirm standardized assessment practices. Responsibilities include evaluating assessment quality, engaging in live discussions with raters to provide guidance on methodology and scoring techniques, and supporting rater performance through functional assessments (e.g., mock interviews). Additional tasks may include assisting with communication materials and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in all required orientation, training, and calibration activities.
Review case data and prepare for rater discussions, ensuring all relevant documents and scale items are available.
Conduct live interactions with raters to provide feedback and guidance on assessment methodology and scoring.
Complete assigned tasks and rater interactions according to schedule.
Submit all required documentation accurately and on time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, or Social Work (or equivalent). MD, DO, or PhD preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years administering psychiatric assessments, rating scales, and/or structured clinical interviews (specifically MADRS/SIGMA; CGI-S, C-SSRS, HDRS-17, ISI and PHQ- 9).
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience with psychiatric populations.
- Minimum 3 years administering scales in clinical research trials (excluding graduate/doctoral research).
- Experience in CNS trials preferred.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for professional interaction at all levels.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving ability.
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Language Requirement

Current openings require fluency in English and native-level proficiency in Portuguese.

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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. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.