Medical Coding Jobs at ICON—Apply now
Medical Coding Jobs: ICON plc invites applications for the role of Medical Coding Specialist II, a key position contributing to the accuracy and integrity of medical data across clinical trials. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in MedDRA, WHO drug coding, and clinical data quality who are looking to grow within a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence.
Medical Coding Jobs Details
- Role: Medical Coding Specialist II
- Department: Clinical Data Management
- Work Model: On-site
- Locations: Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum
About the Company:
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. With operations across 119 locations in 53 countries, ICON partners with global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to accelerate the development of life-changing treatments. The organization fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence—empowering employees to contribute to solving some of the most complex healthcare challenges worldwide.
Medical Coding Jobs Qualifications:
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, or Equivalent
- Proven hands-on experience in medical coding within clinical research
- Expertise in standard coding systems: MedDRA and WHO Drug
- Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory coding requirements
Key Skills
- Close attention to detail and analytical accuracy
- Ability to solve complex coding discrepancies
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with coding conventions and clinical data workflows
Role:
The Medical Coding Specialist II serves as an advanced-level coding expert responsible for ensuring accurate, consistent, and compliant medical coding across multiple clinical studies. The role acts as a bridge between clinical, data management, and regulatory teams to support high-quality clinical data delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform advanced medical coding of diagnoses, procedures, and medications using MedDRA and WHO Drug classifications
- Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with global regulatory standards
- Resolve complex coding queries by collaborating with clinical and data management teams
- Contribute to the development, enhancement, and documentation of coding conventions and SOPs
- Monitor updates in medical coding standards and ensure timely implementation in ongoing trials
- Support cross-functional discussions and provide subject-matter guidance on coding practices
- Maintain high levels of data quality and contribute to study deliverables
