Psychometric Properties Data Analyst Manager - Bloemfontein at IQVIA

Job Summary

• The Psychometric Properties Data Analyst Manager is a subject-matter expert in psychometric evaluation of Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs). This role is responsible for the curation, maintenance, and enhancement of psychometric properties data within IQVIA’s COAA / COA Accelerator platform.
• The position requires advanced expertise in the development, validation, and evaluation of COA instruments, with a strong focus on measurement properties such as reliability, validity, and ability to detect change. The role plays a critical part in ensuring that psychometric data are robust, accurate, up-to-date, and fit-for-purpose for regulatory, scientific, and client use.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise in psychometric principles applied to COAs.
• Strong analytical and critical appraisal skills.
• High attention to detail and data quality.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a senior expert role.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a recognized expert in psychometric properties of COAs.
• Curate, review, and maintain psychometric properties data within the COAA / COA Accelerator platform.
• Ensure completeness, methodological accuracy, and consistency of psychometric records.
• Collaborate with clinical, scientific, regulatory, and analytics stakeholders.
• Support client and internal discussions through expert interpretation of psychometric evidence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data models and standards related to psychometric properties.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree (PhD, MSc, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant hands-on experience in COA development and/or validation.
• Proven expertise in interpretation of psychometric analyses from literature and studies.
• Experience with structured data platforms or databases is strongly preferred.