COGSTATE CLINICIAN, CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST, CLINICAL TRIALS - CASTILIAN SPEAKING

We’re a cognitive science company on a mission to optimize the measurement of brain health to advance the development of new medicines and to enable earlier clinical insights in healthcare.That’s why we’re seeking a Castilian Spanish & English speaking Clinician, Consulting Psychologist, Clinical Trials to join our team of Cogstate Clinicians. Cogstate Clinicians are clinical psychologists or neuropsychologists responsible for delivering remote clinical interviews and cognitive assessment batteries to subjects with preclinical dementia, enrolled in a pharmaceutical clinical trial.Cogstate provides all consultants with comprehensive, fully compensated training on general Cogstate operational policies, study-specific procedures, customized clinical interviewing skills and virtual cognitive assessment prior to performing remote scale administrations. Regular supervision and ongoing recalibration of clinical skill set will be provided.*This is a contract position. Hired employee will work on an as needed basis based on their schedule.Key ResponsibilitiesCentral RatingRemotely administering semi-structured clinical interview assessments and cognitive battery of tests to Spanish (Mexican dialect) speaking study subjects and caregivers.Remotely delivering computerized and traditional cognitive assessments via a tele-health platform.Scoring completed scale administrations.Participating in regular clinical skill recalibration activities.Central MonitoringProviding reviews of completed neuropsychological test batteries for central monitoring of data to ensure accuracy in administration and scoring and contribute to the overall success of a clinical trial.Reviewing response forms and recordings of remote scale administrations and offering feedback to raters via email and telephone communications.Qualifications & ExpertiseMaster’s or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology/neuropsychology/geriatric psychology, behavioral neurology, or related fieldFormal training in neurodegenerative disease, clinical interviewing and cognitive assessmentMinimum of 2 years of relevant experience with direct clinical interviewing and psychological assessment in clinical research industry, academic or clinical settingsMinimum of 2 years direct clinical experience with patients affected by symptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Alzheimer’s DementiaProfessional level of proficiency in the Spanish (Castilian dialect) & English languages.Direct experience with cognitive/behavioral/functional assessment of neurological/psychiatric populationsPsychologists/psychometrists with high written and spoken proficiency in English and Spanish (Castilian dialect) and clear speech qualityAbility to meet deadlines, being highly organized and methodical, with attention to detail to ensure deliveryProficiency with MS Office, including Word and Excel, email, teleconference platforms such as Skype, Zoom or other similar applications, and cloud-based storage service.Why We Do What We DoOur mission at Cogstate is to optimize the measurement of brain health to advance the development of new medicines and to enable earlier clinical insights in healthcare. We are driven by the notion that through our work we impact the health of communities by delivering solutions that combine breakthrough science with advanced technologies. We are inspired by the dedication of researchers and the resilience of patients, and we are strengthened by our 20-year heritage supporting them. We are always working to simplify the complex with solutions that offer insights and hope for the future of healthcare, particularly dementia-related diseases and rare and pediatric disorders.Commitment to Diversity & InclusionCogstate is committed to building and maintaining a fair, diverse and inclusive workplace where the personal worth of each employee is recognized, and all are respected and valued for their differences. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need assistance in applying please email PeopleandCulture@cogstate.com.