Assessment Scientist: Masters in Psychology; Psychometrists

Syneos Health, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

SRB-Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Lead scientific oversight of electronic clinical outcome assessment (eCOA) implementation, ensuring accurate translation of endpoint scales into digital platforms with full fidelity to protocol and scoring requirements
• Drive development and review of eCOA specifications in partnership with vendors to deliver high-quality, fit-for-purpose system design
• Own UAT strategy including authoring and reviewing test scripts to validate endpoint logic, workflows, and data integrity across digital systems
• Lead end-to-end UAT execution, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure successful system delivery and study readiness
• Lead global scale licensing and copyright strategy to ensure compliant and efficient use of clinical outcome assessments
• Ensure accurate selection, version control, and implementation of clinical scales aligned with protocol-defined endpoints
• Oversee translation strategy and vendor execution to ensure high-quality, culturally appropriate instruments across international regions
• Drive consistency across source scales, translations, and eCOA/eCRF implementations to protect endpoint integrity
• Design and deliver tailored rater training programs to ensure high-quality, standardized endpoint data collection across clinical sites
• Define rater qualification standards and support selection of experienced, study-ready site personnel
• Develop and deploy engaging training and certification programs to drive consistency in scale administration and scoring
• Monitor rater performance and lead targeted remediation to minimize variability and protect endpoint reliability
• Apply knowledge of psychiatric and neuropsychiatric assessments, including patient-reported outcome measures, to guide assessment design and implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across clinical research and pharmaceutical environments to align assessment strategies with study objectives
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, analysis, and presentation of assessment protocols and results
• Travel up to 20% as necessary to support site training, vendor meetings, or study-related activities
• Maintain strict adherence to regulatory and compliance standards in the design, translation, and implementation of clinical outcome assessments
• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and persuasively to internal stakeholders, vendors, and clinical sites
• Present findings and recommendations in professional settings to influence study design and assessment strategy decisions
• Prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven clinical research environment
• Ensure all assessment activities uphold data integrity, patient safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the drug development lifecycle

🎯 Requirements

• Graduate degree (MA/MS) in psychology, behavioral sciences, or related field
• Knowledge of psychiatric and neuropsychiatric assessments, including patient-reported outcome measures
• Experience within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken

🏖️ Benefits

• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and engaged line management
• Technical and therapeutic area training
• Peer recognition and total rewards program
• Inclusive culture supporting authentic self-expression
• Purpose-driven work focused on impacting patient outcomes

Skills & Technologies

Remote

Degree Required

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About Syneos Health, Inc.

Syneos Health is a global biopharmaceutical services organization providing clinical and commercial solutions. It integrates clinical development, outsourced commercialization, consulting, and communications services to accelerate the delivery of therapies to market. The company supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients across all phases of product development and commercialization, operating in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

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