Clinical Independent Rater (Japanese Speaking) - PTSD Study

About the role

iQVIA is looking for experienced Clinical Independent Raters (CIRs) with expertise in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for an ongoing CNS clinical research study (study M26-298). The role is fully remote and virtual, with an estimated 10-16 hours per month. It involves conducting standardized clinical interviews and psychiatric assessments with study participants, ensuring protocol compliance, data quality and consistency.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct protocol-required remote clinical interviews and assessments with study participants.
• Administer and score study-specific psychiatric rating scales and structured interviews according to sponsor and protocol requirements.
• Maintain consistency and reliability across all assessments.
• Take part in study training, calibration, standardization and certification activities.
• Review participant history and documentation before assessments, and complete assessments, documentation and data entry on time.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols and regulations.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and attend project meetings and quality review sessions when required.

Required profile

• Fluency in English and native-level Japanese; all study communication must be in both languages.
• Master's degree (MA/MS) in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work or a related discipline; PhD, PsyD, MD, DO or equivalent preferred.
• Clinical experience with PTSD populations (minimum 2 years) and experience administering CAPS-5 and/or other structured psychiatric interviews (minimum 2 years); completion of all four CAPS-5 certification modules preferred.
• Preferred: experience in clinical research trials, CNS or psychiatric studies, remote or centralized assessments, and previous work as an independent rater or clinical trial assessor.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of PTSD diagnosis, symptomatology and treatment.
• Competence administering structured clinical interviews and rating scales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, organization and time management.
• Ability to work independently remotely; proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based clinical platforms.