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Clinical Scientist - Clinical Surveillance & Training (Phd Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist/Md Psychiatrist)

Syneos Health
5+ years
INR 10-18LPA
Pune, India
10 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Role Summary

The Clinical Scientist serves as a scientific and operational expert responsible for ensuring:

  • Endpoint Quality

  • Patient Eligibility Accuracy

  • Clinical Data Integrity

  • Rater Training Excellence

  • Risk Identification & Mitigation

This highly visible role combines scientific expertise, clinical assessment knowledge, analytics, and clinical trial oversight to improve trial quality and support successful study outcomes.

The position is especially suited for professionals with expertise in:

  • Clinical Psychology

  • Neuropsychology

  • Psychiatry

  • CNS Clinical Research


Key Responsibilities

Rater Training Excellence

Training Design & Delivery

  • Develop scientifically robust rater training programs.

  • Train site personnel on endpoint assessments.

  • Improve consistency across global study sites.

  • Minimize assessment variability.

Endpoint Quality Management

  • Ensure accurate administration of clinical rating scales.

  • Maintain consistency in endpoint collection.

  • Support regulatory-quality endpoint data.


Patient Eligibility Oversight

Eligibility Reviews

  • Conduct comprehensive patient eligibility reviews.

  • Verify compliance with protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria.

  • Provide secondary scientific oversight.

Risk Prevention

  • Identify potential protocol deviations.

  • Reduce patient safety risks.

  • Improve study enrollment quality.


Clinical Data Analysis

Data Surveillance

  • Analyze:

    • Endpoint Data

    • Clinical Data

    • Assessment Trends

    • Variability Indicators

Risk Detection

  • Identify emerging study risks.

  • Detect inconsistencies and anomalies.

  • Recommend corrective actions.

Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Translate data into actionable recommendations.

  • Support study optimization strategies.


Protocol & Study Design Support

Protocol Review

  • Evaluate clinical trial protocols.

  • Assess study feasibility.

  • Recommend endpoint strategies.

Endpoint Strategy

Provide guidance on:

  • Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs)

  • Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)

  • Neuropsychiatric Assessments

  • Scale Selection


Scientific Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

  • Clinical Operations

  • Medical Teams

  • Sponsors

  • Data Management

  • Biostatistics

  • Regulatory Teams

Strategic Guidance

  • Identify study risks proactively.

  • Recommend solutions to improve trial integrity.

  • Support successful study execution.


Required Qualifications

Education

Mandatory Doctoral-Level Degree

One of the following:

Clinical Psychology

  • PhD in Clinical Psychology

  • PsyD (Doctor of Psychology)

Neuropsychology

  • PhD in Neuropsychology

Psychiatry

  • MD Psychiatry


Experience Required

Clinical Experience

Moderate to Extensive Clinical Experience

Experience treating patients in relevant therapeutic areas, particularly:

  • Psychiatry

  • CNS Disorders

  • Neuropsychiatric Conditions

  • Mental Health Disorders


Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in:

  • Clinical Research

  • Pharmaceutical Industry

  • CRO Environment

  • CNS Clinical Trials


Technical & Scientific Skills Required

Clinical Assessment Expertise

Strong knowledge of:

  • Psychiatric Assessments

  • Neuropsychiatric Assessments

  • Cognitive Assessments

  • Clinical Rating Scales

  • Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)


Research & Statistics

Understanding of:

  • Clinical Research Methodology

  • Inferential Biostatistics

  • Clinical Trial Design

  • Endpoint Evaluation

  • Data Interpretation


Medical Knowledge

Knowledge of:

  • Medical Terminology

  • CNS Disorders

  • Psychiatric Conditions

  • Drug Development Process


Software Skills

Required

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft PowerPoint


Soft Skills Required

Communication Skills

  • Scientific communication

  • Presentation delivery

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Training facilitation

Professional Skills

  • Analytical thinking

  • Problem-solving

  • Organization

  • Multitasking

  • Prioritization

Leadership Skills

  • Influence and persuasion

  • Scientific leadership

  • Cross-functional collaboration


Travel Requirement

✈️ Approximately 20% travel

May include:

  • Investigator meetings

  • Training programs

  • Sponsor interactions

  • Global study support


Why This Role Matters

This position directly impacts:

✅ Clinical trial quality

✅ Regulatory confidence

✅ Endpoint reliability

✅ Patient safety

✅ Study success

By ensuring high-quality assessments and scientifically sound patient selection, the Clinical Scientist plays a crucial role in successful drug development programs.