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Senior Clinical Coding Specialist
Worldwide Clinical Trials. Lead clinical coding activities across multiple studies, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of coding outputs .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in clinical coding processes, dictionary maintenance, and adherence to coding quality standards, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff to ensure operational excellence.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical Data CodingMedDRA Dictionary UsageWHO-DD Dictionary UsageStudy Start-Up ActivitiesCoding Quality Standards
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Hard Skills
Clinical CodingCoding Consistency ReportsData Management PlansUser Acceptance TestingDatabase SpecificationsCRF ReviewsCoding MetricsOperational SupportDictionary ImplementationCoding Reviews
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Life SciencesPharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryMedical Device IndustryCoding Quality StandardsSOPsGlobal Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead clinical coding activities across multiple studies, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of coding outputs
- Perform and oversee coding of adverse events, medical histories, medications, and other clinical terminology using industry-standard and sponsor-specific dictionaries
- Support study start-up activities, including input into Data Management Plans, User Acceptance Testing, database specifications, and CRF reviews
- Generate, review, and reconcile coding consistency reports to ensure data accuracy and compliance with study requirements
- Coordinate dictionary implementation, maintenance, and version updates throughout the study lifecycle
- Partner with sponsors, medical monitors, and cross-functional teams to resolve coding questions and provide coding-related guidance
- Identify opportunities for process and technology improvements, implement enhancements, and monitor outcomes
- Mentor and support junior coding staff while contributing to operational excellence and adherence to company SOPs
- Provide coding metrics, project updates, and operational support to management, including backup support for Clinical Coding and Data Management leadership when required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical data coding or a related role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry
- Hands-on experience using industry-standard coding dictionaries such as MedDRA and WHO-DD
- Strong understanding of clinical coding processes, dictionary maintenance, and coding quality standards
- Experience supporting study start-up activities, coding reviews, reporting, and database-related testing activities
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against study timelines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a global environment
- Proficiency in English
- Strong computer literacy
- Exceptional attention to detail and data quality
Benefits
Comp & perks- Collaborative and inclusive environment
- Growth and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to learn and grow
- Mentoring opportunities and support for junior team members