Cogstate - Senior Principal Scientist, Psychiatry
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Requirements
• Tertiary qualifications or post graduate degree in the area of psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, or related field • Evidence of scientific track record in publications, conference presentations, patents or grants, with maintenance of on-going professional development. • Experience in interacting with clinical scientists, neuropsychologists and medical professionals at a high level. • Experience managing scientific projects and directing staff. • At least 6 years of neuropsychological practical experience. • An understanding of the science of measuring cognition and behavior, including an understanding of computer-based tools and traditional neuropsychological assessment tools available to measure change in cognition in a clinical setting • Expertise in psychiatric rating scales (e.g., MADRS, PANSS, HAM-D, YMRS) and structured interview methodologies (e.g., SIGMA). • Experience with rater training, central monitoring, or data quality oversight. • 5+ years of experience in clinical trials, with emphasis on CNS/psychiatry preferred. • Skills, Knowledge and Specialist Expertise • Ability to organize and lead the organization of complex tasks and processes • Capable of critical thinking, problem solving, with ability to generate and present ideas and solutions. • Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail • Ability to get on with people and work well in a team • Confidence to present a tailored presentation to a potential customer • A positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities • Strong client management skills • Commercial awareness
Responsibilities
• Oversee the scientific delivery of psychiatry clinical trial services across a portfolio of studies, including rater training and central monitoring. • Contribute to definition and implementation of study-specific delivery plans for endpoint quality, including integration of central monitoring and review workflows. • Provide direction to internal study teams on feasibility, scale selection, administration standards, and timing of deliverables. • Serve as the primary scientific point of contact for assigned studies, ensuring clarity and consistency in internal and sponsor communications. • Contribute to design and implementation of rater training programs (e.g., MADRS, HAM-D, HAM-A, YMRS), including certification, calibration, and remediation pathways. • Monitor central monitoring outputs, including identification of data quality signals, rater drift, and protocol deviations, and guide appropriate follow-up actions. • Support the resolution of scientific and data quality escalations arising from central monitoring and study review activities. • Develop central monitoring resources to systematize feedback. • Collaborate with Project Management to ensure efficient and profitable delivery of services, including resource allocation and workflow optimization. • Contribute to the development and standardization of SOPs, training materials, and operational guidelines for psychiatry trials. • Support staff development within scientific and rater training teams, including mentoring and performance feedback. • Contribute to the development and refinement of psychiatry-focused products and services, including rater training programs, central monitoring methodologies, and scale-specific guidance. • Support innovation in endpoint quality assurance and approaches for detecting data quality issues. • Contribute to the design and interpretation of metrics related to rater performance, endpoint reliability, and data quality. • Analyze patterns in clinical trial data to identify risks such as placebo response inflation, rater drift, and scoring inconsistencies. • Provide scientific consultation on study design, scale selection, administration strategy, and risk mitigation. • Support business development through scientific input in proposals • Drive scientific dissemination through publications, conference presentations, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives. • Contribute to advancing best practices in psychiatric endpoint assessment and central monitoring.
Benefits
• Remote Work Practices: Cogstate is a virtual first company. Cogstate employees can work from anywhere where Cogstate is registered to business within the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom! • Generous Paid Time-off: Cogstate employees receive 20 days of vacation leave, 10 days of personal leave and 10 paid public holidays. • 401(k) Matching: As you invest in yourself and your future, Cogstate invests in you too: we match up to3% of your yearly salary in Cogstate’s 401k program. • Competitive Salary: We offer competitive base salaries plus additional earning opportunities based on the position. • Health, Dental & Vision Coverage: We've invested in comprehensive health & dental insurance options with competitive company contributions to help when you need it most. We also offer free vision insurance for all full-time employees. • Short-Term & Long Term Disability Life Insurance: 100% employer sponsored • Pre-Tax Benefits: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Learning & Development Opportunities: Cogstate offers a robust learning program from mentorships to assistance with programs to improve knowledge or obtain certifications in applicable areas of interest. • $165,000—$180,000 USD • Our CultureWe bring our whole selves to work every day. We’re courageous and we deliver together. We’re passionate individuals who enjoy working together. We’re brave enough and care enough to have the right conversations to get the best outcome and are famous for our can-do attitude. We see challenges as opportunities and move with pace to achieve our goals. • Our Culture • If you’re ready to help us in our journey to optimize the measurement of brain health around the world, please apply now! • Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the company. If you need assistance in applying please email [email protected]. • Cogstate is committed to protecting your personal data. We collect and process your information for recruitment purposes in compliance with applicable laws, including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), and similar laws in other jurisdictions. • For more information on how we collect, use, and protect your data, and your rights under these laws, you can find Cogstate's privacy policy by clicking here.
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