Medical Coding Job at ICON
Looking for a Medical Coding Job with a leading global clinical research organisation? ICON Careers has an exciting opening for a Senior Medical Coding Specialist across Chennai, Bangalore, Trivandrum and Bengaluru. Life science and healthcare graduates with extensive medical coding experience can explore this hybrid opportunity involving MedDRA, WHO Drug Dictionary and clinical trial data. Among specialised Medical Jobs in India, this role offers experienced professionals an opportunity to advance in clinical data management.
About ICON plc:
ICON plc is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation supporting the development of innovative medicines and clinical trials worldwide. The organisation provides services designed to improve the quality and efficiency of clinical development while fostering inclusion and innovation. Through ICON Careers, experienced professionals can explore specialised Medical Coding Jobs across clinical research functions. Candidates searching for advanced Medical Jobs India opportunities can build expertise within ICON’s global clinical development environment.
Job Details:
- Location: Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Reference Number: JR157822
- Department: Clinical Data Management
- Type: ICON Strategic Solutions (FSP)
- Work Model: Hybrid
Job Description:
This Senior Medical Coding Specialist position is one of the specialised Medical Coding jobs within ICON’s Clinical Data Management function. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and consistent coding of clinical trial medical data, lead medical coding processes and manage medical terminology using standardised dictionaries such as MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration, quality control, mentoring junior specialists and maintaining compliance with coding standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the medical coding process for clinical trial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Managing the coding of medical terms using standardised dictionaries such as MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary, ensuring accurate data interpretation.
- Collaborating with clinical data management, safety, and clinical operations teams to resolve coding discrepancies and ensure data quality.
- Providing guidance and support to junior coding specialists, ensuring proper training and adherence to coding best practices.
- Participating in the development and implementation of coding guidelines, quality control processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensuring timely completion of coding tasks to meet project timelines and deliverables.
- Staying current with changes in coding standards, industry regulations, and therapeutic area knowledge to maintain high coding accuracy and compliance.
Eligibility Criteria for this Medical Coding Job:
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Candidates interested in this Medical Coding job should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science, Healthcare or related field.
- Medical Coding or Clinical Data Management certification is an added advantage.
- Extensive experience in Medical Coding.
- In-depth knowledge of MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with coding software and Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS).
Skills Required for this Medical Coding Job:
- Medical Coding & Medical Terminology
- MedDRA & WHO Drug Dictionary Expertise
- Clinical Trial & Regulatory Knowledge
- Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS)
- Coding Quality Control & Compliance
- Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail
- Leadership, Training & Mentoring
- Cross-Functional Communication & Problem-Solving
