Psychometric Rater

About Denali

Denali Health is a fast-growing clinical research organization focused on accelerating therapies to market through operational excellence, exceptional talent, and a participant-centered approach to research.

We foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous growth, empowering our teams to deliver industry-leading results while building meaningful careers in clinical research.

Why This Role Matters

Every assessment you conduct helps generate the data that determines whether promising psychiatric and CNS therapies move forward. Your work ensures participant experiences are accurately captured, protocols are followed consistently, and study outcomes reflect the highest standards of scientific rigor.

Whether you're administering a depression rating scale, conducting a participant interview, or coordinating a study visit, your contributions help bring innovative treatments closer to the patients who need them most.

What You'll Do:

Conduct High-Quality Psychometric Assessments:

• Administer protocol-specific psychiatric and behavioral assessments.
• Conduct structured and semi-structured participant interviews.
• Administer standardized rating scales such as:
• YMRS (Young Mania Rating Scale)
• MADRS (Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale)
• K-SADS (Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia)
• PANSS (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale)
• Maintain inter-rater reliability and adherence to sponsor expectations.
• Participate in calibration sessions, rater training, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Document assessments accurately and completely according to protocol requirements.
• Collaborate with investigators and study teams to ensure high-quality data collection.

Support Clinical Research Operations:

Depending on experience and study needs, this role may also function as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

• Coordinate participant visits and study activities.
• Support participant screening and informed consent processes.
• Maintain source documentation and study records.
• Assist with data collection, query resolution, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Communicate effectively with investigators, sponsors, CROs, and study personnel.
• Ensure protocol adherence and participant safety throughout study participation.

Support Data Quality and Compliance

• Complete documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and study requirements.
• Review assessments for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with audit readiness and quality control activities.
• Identify and escalate protocol deviations or data concerns when appropriate.

You're a Good Fit If You Are:

• Passionate about psychiatric and neuroscience research.
• An excellent interviewer and communicator.
• Objective, consistent, and highly detail-oriented.
• Comfortable building rapport with diverse participant populations.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with research teams.
• Committed to participant safety, data quality, and regulatory compliance.

Must-Haves:

• Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Clinical Research, Neuroscience, Public Health, or a related field.
• Experience administering psychiatric rating scales, including one or more of:
• YMRS
• MADRS
• K-SADS
• PANSS
• Experience conducting clinical interviews and working directly with study participants.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical research procedures.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and consistency across assessments.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) background.
• Experience in psychiatry, CNS, mood disorder, schizophrenia, or pediatric clinical trials.
• Prior Clinical Research Coordinator experience.
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Previous sponsor, CRO, or academic research experience.
• Experience participating in sponsor calibration or inter-rater reliability programs.

How We'll Support Your Growth:

Ongoing training and calibration opportunities.

• Mentorship from experienced investigators and research leaders.
• Exposure to innovative psychiatric and CNS clinical trials.
• Opportunities to expand responsibilities across clinical operations, quality, and leadership functions.
• Long-term growth pathways within Denali Health.

Why Denali?

Do work that matters: Help bring innovative psychiatric and neurological treatments to patients sooner.

Learn from experienced professionals: Work alongside investigators, coordinators, and clinical research leaders who are invested in your success.

Grow with purpose: Structured development opportunities and meaningful responsibility from day one.

Own your impact: Join a team where your work directly influences study quality and participant outcomes.

Be part of a mission-driven culture: High standards, low ego, and a commitment to doing great work together.

Hiring Process

1. Application Review
2. Screening Call
3. Workstyle Questionnaire (60-90 Minutes)
4. In-Person Interview
5. Offer & Onboarding