Cogstate

Senior Clinical Scientist

Cogstate

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as a primary science lead on clinical trials supported by Cogstate, with a focus on cognitive testing and associated services.
  • Liaise with sponsor contacts to address scientific questions, with a focus on empirical and objective data.
  • Review clinical trial protocols and advise on (and develop specifications for) the configuration of Cogstate software to match study designs and scientific objectives.
  • Understand and advise on cognitive outcome measures and cognitive tests.
  • Participate in study methodology and new clinical trial software design.
  • Interact with project management, statistics, data management, programming, and site services teams internally to support scientific processes and studies.
  • Develop solutions to unique customer requests relating to topics such as stratification, inclusion, reliable change monitoring, data monitoring, normative data, and other cognitive testing applications.
  • Review and monitor cognitive data for completion and performance.
  • Analyze and interpret cognitive data from clinical trials and research studies.
  • Write clinical study reports, statistical reports, central monitoring reports, white papers, and other analytic reports.
  • Critically evaluate internal processes and scientific methodologies.
  • Contribute to the development of processes, technology, and infrastructure which support the functions of scientific services and related operations.
  • Oversee and provide higher-level support for device qualification and configuration activities to ensure adequate timing properties for Cogstate computerized tests.
  • Oversight and implementation of data monitoring and rater training services.
  • Develop rater training materials.

Requirements

  • PhD in psychology, neuroscience, behavioural science, computer science, statistics or a related area, strongly preferred or MA/MS in related fields.
  • 5+ years of prior experience in industry or academic setting.
  • Experience with data analysis, statistics, and scientific writing.
  • Analytic and statistical expertise, including proficiency with SAS, SPSS, R, or a similar statistical programming package.
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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisstatisticsscientific writingcognitive testingcognitive outcome measuresclinical trial protocolsempirical data analysisstatistical expertiseprogrammingdata monitoring
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationcritical evaluationproblem-solvingproject management
Certifications
PhD in psychologyPhD in neurosciencePhD in behavioural sciencePhD in computer sciencePhD in statisticsMA in related fieldsMS in related fields