[Remote] Assessment Scientist CST (Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization that accelerates customer success across drug development and commercialization. The Assessment Scientist will oversee eCOA implementation, ensuring accurate translation of endpoint scales into digital platforms and managing the development of specifications and user acceptance testing (UAT). This role also includes managing scale licensing, rater training, and ensuring high-quality data collection across clinical sites.ResponsibilitiesLead scientific oversight of eCOA implementation, ensuring accurate translation of endpoint scales into digital platforms with full fidelity to protocol and scoring requirementsDrive development and review of eCOA specifications, partnering with vendors to deliver high-quality, fit-for-purpose system designOwn UAT strategy, including authoring and reviewing test scripts to validate endpoint logic, workflows, and data integrityLead end-to-end UAT execution, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure successful system delivery and study readinessLead global scale licensing and copyright strategy, ensuring compliant and efficient use of clinical outcome assessmentsEnsure accurate scale selection, version control, and implementation aligned with protocol-defined endpointsOversee translation strategy and vendor execution, ensuring high-quality, culturally appropriate instruments across regionsDrive consistency across source scales, translations, and eCOA/eCRF implementations to protect endpoint integrityDesign and deliver tailored rater training programs to ensure high-quality, standardized endpoint data collection across sitesDefine rater qualification standards and support selection of experienced, study-ready site personnelDevelop and deploy engaging training and certification programs to drive consistency in scale administration and scoringMonitor rater performance and lead targeted remediation to minimize variability and protect endpoint reliabilitySkillsGraduate (e.g., MA/MS) degree in psychology/behavioral sciences, or related field preferredKnowledge of psychiatric and neuropsychiatric assessments, including patient reported outcome measures. Experience rating psychiatric and/or neuropsychiatric assessments preferredExperience within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industryExcellent planning/organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitaskProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically: Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuadeStrong presentation skills, with experience presenting in professional settingsAbility to travel as necessary (approximately 20%)BenefitsA company car or car allowanceHealth benefits to include Medical, Dental and VisionCompany match 401kEligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase PlanEligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performanceFlexible paid time off (PTO) and sick timeBecause certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you workSyneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirementsCompany OverviewSyneos Health, the only fully integrated end-to-end clinical and commercial solution organization. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.syneoshealth.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipSyneos Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 35 in 2025, 26 in 2024, 49 in 2023, 63 in 2022, 84 in 2021, 63 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.