Cognitive Rater

POSITION FUNCTION

The Cognitive Rater administers and documents study scales and assessments to assist the Investigators in conducting clinical studies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducting rating scales/assessments:

- Ensure the safety and welfare of study participants
- Conduct and document the study scales as per protocol, GCP, and WPs/SOPs
- Timely and accurate completion of source, data, CRFs, queries and CTMS, as required
- Maintain consistency in administering study scales

General:

- Abide by GCP, WPs/SOPs, company guidelines, and local healthcare privacy regulations
- Communicate with research participant and/or study questions/issues to the Investigators/Research Management/other CRPs
- Maintain professional relationships with study participants, physicians, industry representatives and vendors of trial management
- Timely training of research study specific rater trainings, as required
- Support CRPs in addressing queries, monitor findings, and follow-up for study specific rating conducted
- Gather, enter, and/or update data to maintain company records and databases as directed
- Travel and support applicable sites/clinics within the region, as applicable
- Assist Management with any other tasks as required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

**Minimum (one of the following)**:

- University degree in health or scientific related program and 2 years of cognitive rating psychometry experience OR
- Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Psychology OR
- Occupational TherapistOR
- Clinical Psychologist OR
- Nurse (various designations) OR
- Other designation/education as allowed to fulfil the role requirements

**Preferred**:

- Two years’ experience conducting rating scales preferred
- Experience with patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia preferred
- Progression free flowing interviews with participants regarding memory problems and/or family history of memory loss/Alzheimer's/dementia
- Have conducted standardized rating scales within the past 2 years, scales could include: MMSE, CDR, ADAS-Cog12, NPI, ADCS-ADL-AD, C-SSRS, ZBI, GDS, MoCA, RBANS

CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- Prerequisite (Essential):_
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage time efficiently
- Self-directed
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Proficient level of clinical, interpretive, and analytical skills with organizational skills for project planning
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Strong knowledge of ICH GCP, FDA & HC Division 5 guidelines
- Foundation_[KV1]_:_
- Conflict resolution
- Receptive to feedback
- Empowering & Developing others
- Empathy Skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Achievement oriented
- Analytical ability
- Initiative
- Decision making
- Leadership:_
- Forward thinking
- Innovative
- Creative
- Strategic thinking
- Self confidence
- Strong interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physical demands include but not limited to prolonged sitting, light lifting, standing, reaching, walking, and bending.
- Frequently required to complete work on the computer in a seated position
- May be required to lift light boxes (10 - 20lbs)

WORKING CONDITIONS
- Modern medical office environment or home office environment
- Required to follow OSHA and CCOHS guidelines, in addition to other local healthcare regulations
- Required to perform duties in relation to HIPAA, PIDEDA, and other local privacy regulations
- Some positions may require overnight/weekend hours

**BENEFITS**:

- Opportunities to work with internationally renowned physicians
- Comprehensive health benefits, competitive salary
- RRSP or 401(k) contribution matching
- Continued opportunities for growth & development; yearly education allowance
- Paid holiday closures and employee appreciation days off